Microbiome skincare from Sweden

The Hydrolytic® Serum

Daily calm + smart aging

Calmer within hours. Smart aging over time.

Calmer, less reactive skin from the first use
Smoother, firmer-looking skin over weeks
No stinging, no purge, no sun sensitivity

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A lightweight serum that sinks in quickly and leaves a silky, almost balm-like softness that lasts for hours.

 

Skin feels calmer within an hour of the first drops. Over the following weeks it looks less red, smoother and more even in tone.

 

Over months, it looks firmer and more like itself. That’s smart aging: helping skin age well by keeping it healthy, not by forcing it.

 

Made with the Hydrolytic® Enzyme, developed over thirty years at Lund University.

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How to use

Apply 2-3 drops of the Hydrolytic® Serum
Massage into the skin
Repeat AM + PM
Results build over time

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Shipping + returns

Delivering to United Kingdom

Estimated delivery: 2-3 business days

Shipping: £2.95 standard shipping, or free on orders over £100

Returns: Covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee. If your first order doesn't settle your skin the way you hoped, email support@fjor.life within 60 days of it arriving and we'll refund you. No photos, and you keep the bottle.

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At a glance

Good for
Every skin type, including dry. Especially reactive skin, and skin you want to age well
Feels like
Lightweight, absorbs in seconds
Free from
Fragrance, acids, retinoids, niacinamide
When
AM + PM, 2-3 drops after cleansing
Size
30ml

The Hydrolytic® Serum

£88.00
How to use

Routine: * AM / ( PM. Add 2-3 drops onto your fingertips and apply the serum on your face and if desired to the neck and décolletage.

Apply morning and night after mild cleansing and before using a moisturizer.

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Shipping + returns

Delivering to United Kingdom

Estimated delivery: 2-3 business days

Shipping: £2.95 standard shipping, or free on orders over £100

Returns: Covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee. If your first order doesn't settle your skin the way you hoped, email support@fjor.life within 60 days of it arriving and we'll refund you. No photos, and you keep the bottle.

Read the full guarantee →

Real results

BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE AFTER

Cecilia

After 8 weeks
Reactivity Dryness
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE AFTER

Dag

After 28 days
Blemishes Texture + tone
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE AFTER

Sidsel

after 28 days
Redness
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE AFTER

Gustaf

After 7 days
Blemishes

CONSUMER RESULTS


98 %

Of people saw positive effects within 6 weeks of using the Hydrolytic® Serum¹



98 %

would recommend the Hydrolytic® Serum to a friend¹



2.5 x

the moisturizing effect of a standard serum². Not tight by lunchtime.



25 %

stronger barrier one hour after one application². Why skin feels calmer the same day.


¹ A 6 week consumer study consisting of 29 participants. ² In an in vivo clinical study.

What the first weeks look like.

Immediate barrier support
Sensitivity eases
Microbiome diversification
Smart aging
60 minutes
Immediate barrier support
+25% stronger barrier one hour after a single application. Skin feels calmer and less reactive.
14 days
Sensitivity eases
The microbiome starts to shift and unwanted bacteria reduce. Redness often calms and skin tone looks more even here, though this stage is self-reported rather than measured.
28 days
Microbiome diversification
+38% microbiome diversity and −28% clinically relevant pathogens, measured in vivo over 28 days of daily use by third-party researchers. The barrier feels stronger.
Over months
Smart aging
Barrier strength and microbiome balance are kept up, not repaired again and again. Skin stays calm and looks smoother over time. This stage is maintenance, not a measured result.
  • 60 minutes
  • 14 days
  • 28 days
  • Over months
  • Immediate barrier support
    Immediate barrier support
    +25% stronger barrier one hour after a single application. Skin feels calmer and less reactive.
  • Sensitivity eases
    Sensitivity eases
    The microbiome starts to shift and unwanted bacteria reduce. Redness often calms and skin tone looks more even here, though this stage is self-reported rather than measured.
  • Microbiome diversification
    Microbiome diversification
    +38% microbiome diversity and −28% clinically relevant pathogens, measured in vivo over 28 days of daily use by third-party researchers. The barrier feels stronger.
  • Smart aging
    Smart aging
    Barrier strength and microbiome balance are kept up, not repaired again and again. Skin stays calm and looks smoother over time. This stage is maintenance, not a measured result.

Customer reviews

4.9 /5

Based on 78 reviews

Smart aging, without the trade-off

Most anti-aging works by force: speed up turnover, put up with the peeling, stay out of the sun. The Hydrolytic® Serum takes the other route, so you can keep using it for years.

Hydrolytic® Hydrolytic®
Retinol Retinol
Acid exfoliants Acid exfoliants
Probiotic serums Probiotic serums
Works with the skin microbiome Your skin's bacteria set pH, produce antimicrobial peptides and train immune response. Probiotic serums add bacterial ingredients or ferments. Hydrolytic® clears what harms so your own bacteria can recover.
Partial
Strengthens the barrier from first use Barrier strength rose 25% one hour after a single application of the serum. Retinol and acids often weaken the barrier first, before skin adjusts.
Partial
Exfoliates gently Hydrolytic® lifts only the dead cells your skin has already prepared to shed. Acids dissolve the bonds between cells. Retinol speeds up turnover instead of exfoliating directly.
Partial
No purge or adjustment period Purging is the flaking and congestion that follows a sudden jump in cell turnover. Nothing is forced with Hydrolytic®, so there is nothing to push through.
Ages well without irritation Smart aging means looking after skin so it ages well, instead of forcing change and paying for it in irritation. Nothing in the serum makes skin more sun-sensitive, so you can use it morning and night.
Partial
Partial
Partial

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Twelve ingredients. Each one has a job.

Built for skin that reacts to everything. No added fragrance, nothing just for show. Here's what each one does for your skin.

Hydrolytic® Enzyme

The hero ingredient · Patented

Hydrolytic® Enzyme

Reduces redness by restoring calmer, less red skin that holds its balance. It clears the biofilms harmful bacteria shelter in, so your own bacteria can recover. It also gently lifts dead cells for a smoother surface.

What you'll notice

  • Less redness
  • Fewer flare-ups
  • Calmer within an hour
  • Comfortable all day

+38%

microbiome diversity in 28 days

Why the calm lasts after a flare

−28%

harmful bacteria in 28 days

Fewer triggers for redness and reactivity

Dr Mats Clarsund

“We didn't design the Hydrolytic® Enzyme to fight your skin. We designed it to work with the ecosystem living on it.”

Dr Mats ClarsundDeveloped the Hydrolytic® Enzyme over 30 years · Chief Technology Officer, fjörPhD in enzyme engineering, Lund University · 36 peer-reviewed publications · 8 patentsRead the science →

Working on your skin

  • Glycerin GlycerinComfortable, never tight.Draws water into the skin and holds it there.
  • Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acidLooks plumper and feels comfortable.Holds water at the skin's surface.
  • Mannose MannoseStays soft and hydrated.A simple sugar that helps skin hold on to moisture.
  • Marine collagen Marine collagenA softer, more supple feel from the first use.Forms a light layer that holds moisture at the surface.
  • Tripeptide-56 Tripeptide-56Smoother, firmer-looking skin over time.A peptide that helps your skin make its own collagen.

Making the formula work

Texture, pH and stability. Tap one to see what it does.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Glycerin, Aqua, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Mannose, Tromethamine, Collagen, Caprylyl glycol, Protease, N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, Calcium chloride

Common questions

Common questions

I've tried everything. Why would this be different? +

Most of what you've tried works on the barrier or on the inside, so it calms the flare but not the reason it returns. fjör works on the microbial balance on your skin itself. If that mechanism is wrong for you, 28 days will show it, and your first order is covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.

Is this an anti-aging serum? +

It’s a smart aging serum. It supports what keeps skin looking younger: a strong barrier and lasting moisture. There are no retinoids or acids, so you can use it every morning and night, for as long as you like.

Will my skin get worse before it gets better? +

No. There’s no purge or adjustment period, because nothing is forced. In testing, barrier strength rose within an hour of the first application.

Is the Hydrolytic® Serum safe for sensitive skin? +

Yes, the serum is designed for sensitive skin. We've minimized the number of ingredients to reduce potential reactions. Please check the ingredient list on our packaging or website, and do a patch test on your inner bicep if you're concerned about sensitivity before applying it to your face.

What is the shelf life? +

All fjör products have a 3 year shelf life and last 1 year once opened. Look for the PAO (period after opening) symbol on the pack: an open jar with a number and an M, showing how many months the product stays good after first use. Beyond that, it may be less effective or unsafe to use.

Is it safe to use while I'm pregnant/nursing? +

Based on the toxicology evaluation of the fjör products and stated intended use for adults, there are no precautions required for pregnant / nursing / breastfeeding women who are using the product.

However, we always recommend checking with your doctor before using any new products while pregnant or nursing.

References +

¹A 6 week consumer study consisting of 29 participants
²In an in vivo clinical study.
³In vivo study evaluating the impact of the Hydrolytic® Enzyme technology on the microbiome published in a peer reviewed journal.

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