Protocol Skincare's airless technology works by using a specialized packaging system that creates an air-tight environment inside the serum bottles, designed specifically to protect sensitive ingredients like L-ascorbic acid and retinal from degradation caused by air, light, and contaminants.

Here’s how the airless technology works:

1. Air-Tight Design: The bottles feature an airless pump mechanism that completely prevents air from entering the container. This ensures that the active ingredients are shielded from oxidation and contamination.
2. One-Way Valve System: Each bottle is equipped with a one-way valve that ensures no air or contaminants can be drawn back into the bottle after each use. This design eliminates the risk of backflow and preserves the product's purity and efficacy.
3. Precision Dispensing: When the pump is pressed, a vacuum is created inside the bottle, pushing the serum upward without allowing any air inside. This allows for precise dispensing, minimizing waste and maintaining the integrity of the formula.
4. FDA-Approved, Medical-Grade Materials: The bottles are made from medical-grade, FDA-approved materials, ensuring the highest safety standards. These materials also help prevent any interaction between the packaging and the product that could compromise its effectiveness.

This airless technology extends the shelf life of the product, ensuring that the skincare’s delicate molecules remain stable and potent from the first use to the last.

To use Protocol Skincare's airless bottle correctly and ensure the product remains effective, follow these steps:

1. Prime the Pump (First Use): On your first use, it may take a few pumps to activate the airless system. Press the pump slowly and evenly until the serum dispenses. This helps create the vacuum that will keep air out of the bottle.
2. Dispense the Serum: Once primed, press the pump gently to release the serum. The airless technology ensures that only the necessary amount of product is dispensed with each pump, minimizing waste.
3. Pump Evenly: Make sure to press the pump down evenly each time. Avoid quick, partial pumps, as this can disrupt the airless vacuum system.
4. Avoid Opening the Bottle: Do not attempt to unscrew or open the bottle, as this can introduce air and compromise the protective environment inside the packaging. The one-way valve system is designed to keep air out, and opening the bottle will disrupt its effectiveness.
5. Store Properly: Store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures to further protect the product’s delicate ingredients.

By following these steps, you’ll ensure that the airless packaging works effectively, keeping your serum fresh and potent with every use.

Airless packaging plays a vital role in skincare by preserving the integrity and efficacy of products, especially those containing sensitive or active ingredients. One of the primary benefits is that it prevents oxidation. Many powerful ingredients, such as vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), retinol, and peptides, are prone to degradation when exposed to air.

By eliminating contact with oxygen, airless packaging helps maintain the potency of these ingredients over time.

In addition to preventing oxidation, airless packaging prolongs the shelf life of skincare products by minimizing their exposure to air, light, and contaminants. This ensures that the product remains stable and effective from the first use to the last. The one-way valve system also protects against contamination by preventing backflow, which is essential for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of formulations that may use fewer synthetic preservatives.

By keeping delicate ingredients sealed in a controlled environment, airless packaging helps maintain the potency of formulas, allowing them to deliver their full benefits. Additionally, it ensures precise dispensing, reducing waste and enabling users to apply the exact amount needed. As a result, skincare companies can formulate products with fewer preservatives, creating cleaner and more natural formulations that are gentler on the skin. In essence, airless packaging ensures that skincare products remain safe, effective, and stable, maximizing their overall effectiveness.

Yes, Protocol Skincare bottles are recyclable through the Protocol Zero Waste recycling program in partnership with Terracycle. This program ensures that the bottles are responsibly recycled, reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of packaging innovation.