Last updated 31 August 2026 · maintained by the Floreva editorial team, reviewed by Dr. Zaeem Faisal, MBBS, FCPS (Dermatology)
Quick, factual reference for every active ingredient used in Floreva Pakistan products. Each entry: what it is, the dose we use, when to apply, what it pairs with, and what to keep it away from. Deep-dive guides are linked per ingredient.
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
| What it is | The most-studied topical antioxidant; brightens, fades dark spots, boosts sunscreen protection. |
| Dose in Floreva | 10%, stabilised with Ferulic Acid 0.5% + Vitamin E 1%, pH 3.0–3.2 — Vitamin C Serum, Rs.2,099 |
| When | Morning, on dry skin, under sunscreen. |
| Pairs with | Sunscreen (always), Hyaluronic Acid, night-time Niacinamide. |
| Keep apart from | Glycolic/retinol in the same routine — use those at night. |
| Guide | Vitamin C buyer’s guide |
Ferulic Acid
| What it is | Plant-derived antioxidant that stabilises L-Ascorbic Acid and roughly doubles its photoprotection (Lin et al., 2005). |
| Dose in Floreva | 0.5%, inside the Vitamin C Serum. |
| Role | Stabiliser + antioxidant amplifier; not sold alone. |
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
| What it is | Multitasker: regulates sebum, visibly tightens pores, blocks melanin transfer, rebuilds the barrier. |
| Dose in Floreva | 10% + Zinc PCA 1% — Niacinamide Serum, Rs.1,999; 5% inside the Brightening Cream; also in the Face Wash capsules. |
| When | Night (or any time); gentle enough for daily use. |
| Pairs with | Almost everything; the classic partner to morning Vitamin C. |
| Keep apart from | Nothing strictly — but don’t stack with glycolic on the same night if skin is reactive. |
| Guide | Niacinamide buyer’s guide |
Zinc PCA
| What it is | Sebum-regulating, antibacterial zinc salt; targets the bacteria behind inflamed breakouts. |
| Dose in Floreva | 1%, inside the Niacinamide Serum. |
| Best for | Oily and acne-prone skin. |
Glycolic Acid (AHA)
| What it is | The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid; dissolves the bonds holding dead surface cells, smoothing texture and fading marks. |
| Dose in Floreva | 7%, buffered with botanicals, pH 3.6–3.9 — Glycolic Serum, Rs.2,199 |
| When | Night, 2–3 times per week. Never daily on Pakistani skin. |
| Pairs with | Moisturizer after; next-morning SPF is mandatory. |
| Keep apart from | Retinol, Vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide in the same routine. |
| Guide | Glycolic buyer’s guide |
Alpha Arbutin
| What it is | Bearberry-derived brightener; slows the tyrosinase enzyme so dark spots fade gradually and safely — no bleaching, no hydroquinone rebound. |
| Dose in Floreva | 2%, with Niacinamide 5% — Advanced Brightening Cream, Rs.2,299 |
| When | Night, on dark patches or full face. Safe long-term; generally pregnancy-safe. |
| Pairs with | Morning Vitamin C (different pathway), daily SPF. |
| Guide | Alpha Arbutin complete guide |
Ceramides
| What it is | The skin barrier’s own mortar lipids — roughly half its lipid content. Depleted by sun, over-washing, and sulfate cleansers. |
| Dose in Floreva | Korean hydrogel capsules (with niacinamide + hyaluronic acid) in the Ceramide Petal Face Wash, Rs.2,499 |
| When | Every wash, morning and night. |
| Guide | Ceramide face-wash guide |
Hyaluronic Acid
| What it is | A humectant that binds many times its weight in water; plumps and hydrates without oil. |
| In Floreva | Inside the Face Wash capsules; a common partner ingredient across routines. |
| When | Any time, on damp skin, under moisturizer. |
| Pairs with | Everything. |
Hybrid Sunscreen Filters (SPF 50+ PA++++)
| What it is | Chemical + mineral filter blend: broad UVA/UVB protection without the white cast pure mineral leaves on Pakistani skin tones. |
| In Floreva | Hybrid Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, Rs.1,249 |
| When | Every morning, last step, two finger-lengths; reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors. |
| Why non-negotiable | Pakistan’s UV index sits at 10–12 half the year; UV drives dark spots, melasma, and aging more than any other factor. |
| Guide | Sunscreen buyer’s guide |
Doses and prices verified against live product data on the date above. Full sourcing standards in our editorial policy; layering rules in the order-of-application guide.