Healthy Glow Serum — instant radiance face serum

The Healthy Glow Serum from PATYKA is one of the few serums that provides a natural-looking tan from the very first application, without foundation, DHA self-tanning agents or artificial pigments. Microalgae-derived Astaxanthin provides a natural amber-pink tint, similar to the complexion-enhancing effect of dietary carotenoids. +25% radiance after 28 days, with 100% of users reporting a healthy-glow effect from the first use. Use in the morning only. Shake well before use.

Two complementary approaches. (1) Daily: Healthy Glow Serum (Astaxanthin) in the morning, with a lightweight bi-phase texture. The color builds gradually over 1–2 weeks, for a long-lasting natural-looking tan without maintenance. (2) Occasionally: Sun Concentrate from PATYKA for a quick golden glow before going out. No DHA, no orange patches on the underarms or palms, and no characteristic self-tanner smell.

Recommended morning routine: (1) Detox Cleansing Foam, (2) Healthy Glow Serum bi-phase (shake 3× · Astaxanthin + anti-stress Lemon Balm + Vitamin C · apply to clean skin), (3) Perfecting Radiance Cream. This routine provides a naturally radiant, hydrated glow that lasts. The patented Lemon Balm is particularly useful when the complexion looks dull, especially when dullness is linked to stress or hormonal fluctuations.

The red oil phase (Astaxanthin + organic Carrot, both lipophilic) and the yellow water phase (HA + Vitamin C + Lemon Balm, hydrophilic) are intentionally separated because lipophilic and hydrophilic actives cannot be stabilized together without compromising performance. Shaking 3 times before use creates an instant micro-emulsion, allowing both families of actives to penetrate simultaneously. This offers an advantage over a pre-formulated emulsion, where the actives can interact with one another over time. Shaking is functional, not decorative.

Yes. The Healthy Glow Serum uses Ascorbyl Glucoside, an encapsulated form of glucosylated Vitamin C that remains stable in the presence of water and light (a major issue with pure ascorbic acid, which oxidizes quickly). Ascorbyl Glucoside is converted into active ascorbic acid once it reaches the skin. The serum’s bi-phase format (Vitamin C in the water phase, separated from the oil phase) also helps preserve the freshness of the actives until application.