{"product_id":"bk-lab-centella-lacto-solution-ampoule-pharma-backed-calming-serum","title":"BK-LAB Centella-Lacto Solution Ampoule — pharma-backed calming serum","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eSkincare backed by a pharmaceutical company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBK-LAB is developed by Bukwang Pharmaceutical — one of Korea's established drug manufacturers.\nWhen a pharma company enters skincare, formulation rigor comes with it: no filler-heavy\nformulas, no marketing-first ingredient choices. The Centella-Lacto Solution Ampoule\ncombines centella asiatica (Korea's leading calming botanical) with lactobacillus\nferment — a live-culture derivative that has been used in Korean functional skincare\nfor over a decade. The result is a high-actives ampoule designed for skin that reacts,\nflares, and stays red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe centella + ferment pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentella asiatica works at the barrier level: its triterpene compounds (asiaticoside,\nmadecassoside, asiatic acid) inhibit the pro-inflammatory signalling that makes reactive\nskin redden and flare. Lactobacillus ferment works at the microbiome level: fermented\nbio-actives strengthen the lipid matrix of the skin barrier, reducing transepidermal\nwater loss (TEWL) and the sensitivity that comes with a compromised barrier.\nTogether, they address the cause (barrier weakness) and the symptom (redness, reactivity)\nat the same time. This is why the combination has become standard in Korean dermocosmetic\nformulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentella asiatica extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalms redness, supports barrier repair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus ferment filtrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProbiotic-derived barrier strengthener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadecassoside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolated centella triterpene, high-purity anti-redness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsiaticoside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports wound healing, reduces redness duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrightens, reduces visible pores, evens tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanthenol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep hydration and barrier repair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllantoin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoothes actively irritated skin, reduces stinging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter cleansing and toning, while skin is still slightly damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDispense 2–3 drops into palm and warm between fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress gently into face — focus on areas of redness or sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow to absorb for 60 seconds before applying moisturiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse morning and evening — safe for daily use due to gentle pH profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRosacea-prone skin that flares from retinol, acids, or fragranced products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePost-procedure skin (after laser, chemical peel, or microneedling) — accelerates calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcne-prone skin where inflammation lingers after breakouts resolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose skin \"gets red easily\" and hasn't found a serum it tolerates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBK-LAB by Bukwang Pharmaceutical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrated solution ampoule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitive, reactive, redness-prone, post-procedure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from South Korea via express international courier.\nEstimated delivery: \u003cstrong\u003e7–12 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e to Australia.\nTracking provided within 2 business days of dispatch.\nAmpoule arrives in protective packaging — sealed and safe for air transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"pharma-backed\" mean for a skincare product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBK-LAB is produced by Bukwang Pharmaceutical, a Korean drug manufacturer.\nThis means the ampoule is manufactured in a pharmaceutical-grade facility\n(GMP-certified) with active-ingredient purity standards stricter than standard cosmetics\nmanufacturing. The formulation team is the same group that develops dermatology-grade\ntopicals — not a contract cosmetics lab. You are getting pharmaceutical process rigour\napplied to a cosmetics-regulation product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this under prescription retinol or other active treatments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBK-LAB Centella-Lacto is compatible with most prescription topicals.\nIf you are on tretinoin, adapalene, or benzoyl peroxide — all of which cause initial\ndryness and barrier disruption — this ampoule is designed precisely for that kind of\nadjacent irritation. Apply it before your prescription product, or on evenings when\nyou skip the prescription treatment. If in doubt about specific drug interactions,\nconfirm with your dermatologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I see results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedness reduction is often noticeable within 2–4 weeks of daily use — the centella\nand niacinamide work cumulatively. Barrier strengthening (the TEWL reduction effect\nfrom lactobacillus ferment) typically shows as reduced sensitivity and less reactive\nflushing after 4–6 weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as cica cream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentella asiatica (\"cica\") in cream form is usually suspended in an emollient base —\nmoisturising but lower active concentration. This ampoule is a concentrated solution:\nthe centella extract and madecassoside are at serum-level potency without the heavy\ncream base. It layers under your moisturiser rather than replacing it. Think of it\nas cica delivered at clinical concentration rather than retail dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BK-LAB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358849724548,"sku":"BKLAB-CL-AMP-01","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0325\/5172\/files\/8c0410097f3ceb0edc4f999075766153.jpg?v=1781974467","url":"https:\/\/good-sort-store.myshopify.com\/products\/bk-lab-centella-lacto-solution-ampoule-pharma-backed-calming-serum","provider":" Good Sort","version":"1.0","type":"link"}