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Cold-Preserved Peptide & Ceramide
Mini D.B.T. Baba Yaga$20.008 ml · The same cream in a travel-size dropper.
D.B.T. Baba Yaga: Peptide & Ceramide Cream
$64.00
50 ml / 1.7 fl oz · pump · lasts 8 to 10 weeks
A cushiony face cream that absorbs fast and never feels heavy. It firms, softens the look of fine lines, and rebuilds the moisture barrier. The organic rose damascena distillate base brings together three collagen-signaling peptides that tell your skin to restart its own collagen, a five-part bio-identical ceramide complex that rebuilds the barrier, and German chamomile with rose damascena to calm the inflammation that ages skin.
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Mini D.B.T. Baba Yaga$20.008 ml · The same cream in a travel-size dropper.
How to use
Morning and evening:
- Apply last, after cleansing, toning, and serum
- Dispense 1-2 pumps (a little goes a long way)
- Smooth over face, neck, and décolletage with light upward strokes
- Pat gently around the eyes and lips with your ring finger
Full ingredient list
Cold lets us choose each ingredient for what it brings to your skin. We formulate in small weekly batches, with ingredients and finished formulas kept refrigerated to protect them from prolonged warm storage.
Key actives: three collagen-signaling peptides (Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-6, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline) that tell fibroblasts to restart collagen production; a five-part bio-identical ceramide complex (Ceramide NP, AP, EOP plus phytosphingosine and cholesterol) with niacinamide for barrier repair; German chamomile and rose damascena to calm inflammation.
Full list: Rose (Rosa Damascena) Distillate*, Abyssinian (Crambe Abyssinica) Oil, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Distilled Water (Aqua), Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Seed Oil, German Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) Flower Extract*, Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerin)*, Murumuru (Astrocaryum Murumuru) Seed Butter*, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Vitamin E (non-GMO), Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyloyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-6 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Shea (Butyrospermum Parkii) Butter*, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyacrylic Acid, White Willow (S. Alba) Bark Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Leuconostoc, Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, Rowan (Sorbus Aucuparia) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Jasmine (Jasminum Officinale) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Persian Lilac (Melia Azadirachta) Leaf Extract, Persian Lilac (Melia Azadirachta) Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1 (ex Mimosa Tenuiflora), Ivy Gourd (Coccinia Indica) Fruit Extract, Eggplant (Solanum Melongena) Fruit Extract, Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Flower Extract, Holy Basil (Ocimum Sanctum) Leaf Extract, Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Red Seaweed (Corallina Officinalis) Extract, Xanthan Gum.
* Organic Ingredient
Key actives: three collagen-signaling peptides (Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-6, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline) that tell fibroblasts to restart collagen production; a five-part bio-identical ceramide complex (Ceramide NP, AP, EOP plus phytosphingosine and cholesterol) with niacinamide for barrier repair; German chamomile and rose damascena to calm inflammation.
Full list: Rose (Rosa Damascena) Distillate*, Abyssinian (Crambe Abyssinica) Oil, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Distilled Water (Aqua), Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Seed Oil, German Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) Flower Extract*, Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerin)*, Murumuru (Astrocaryum Murumuru) Seed Butter*, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Vitamin E (non-GMO), Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyloyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-6 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Shea (Butyrospermum Parkii) Butter*, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyacrylic Acid, White Willow (S. Alba) Bark Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Leuconostoc, Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, Rowan (Sorbus Aucuparia) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Jasmine (Jasminum Officinale) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Persian Lilac (Melia Azadirachta) Leaf Extract, Persian Lilac (Melia Azadirachta) Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1 (ex Mimosa Tenuiflora), Ivy Gourd (Coccinia Indica) Fruit Extract, Eggplant (Solanum Melongena) Fruit Extract, Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Flower Extract, Holy Basil (Ocimum Sanctum) Leaf Extract, Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Red Seaweed (Corallina Officinalis) Extract, Xanthan Gum.
* Organic Ingredient
Storage
Enjoy your skincare at room temperature during daily use, away from direct sunlight. Aim to finish each bottle within 90 days of leaving the fridge.
If you're not ready to start using a product right away, store it cold until you are (any household fridge is fine). Don't freeze
water-based products, and shake well after thawing if any do freeze. Keep all products out of direct sunlight.
Shipping & returns
Free US shipping on orders over $75. See shipping details for destinations, timing and rates.
For US orders, eligible products can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund of 70% of the product purchase price. You pay return postage. International orders are final sale; see the policy for damaged or incorrect items.
Common questions
Will it feel heavy or greasy?
No. D.B.T. absorbs quickly and leaves skin soft, not coated. The base uses lightweight abyssinian oil and murumuru butter that sink in rather than sit on top. Reviewers with oily and combination skin call it light; reviewers with dry skin call it nourishing.
No. D.B.T. absorbs quickly and leaves skin soft, not coated. The base uses lightweight abyssinian oil and murumuru butter that sink in rather than sit on top. Reviewers with oily and combination skin call it light; reviewers with dry skin call it nourishing.
Can I use it around my eyes?
Yes, and it is designed for it. Pat gently around the eye area with your ring finger. The ceramides and peptides matter most where skin is thinnest, and many customers apply it around the lips to soften smile lines too.
Yes, and it is designed for it. Pat gently around the eye area with your ring finger. The ceramides and peptides matter most where skin is thinnest, and many customers apply it around the lips to soften smile lines too.
When will I see results?
Softer, more hydrated skin is immediate. Firmer skin and softer-looking fine lines build over weeks, because the peptides work by signaling new collagen rather than sitting on the surface. Reviewers describe visible change from around three weeks onward.
Softer, more hydrated skin is immediate. Firmer skin and softer-looking fine lines build over weeks, because the peptides work by signaling new collagen rather than sitting on the surface. Reviewers describe visible change from around three weeks onward.
How long does a bottle last?
Most customers finish a bottle in 8 to 10 weeks using 1-2 pumps twice daily. The formula is concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
Most customers finish a bottle in 8 to 10 weeks using 1-2 pumps twice daily. The formula is concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
Is it okay for sensitive skin?
Yes. German chamomile and rose damascena make the base calming, with no synthetic fragrance or dye. Reviewers with reactive skin use it daily, including around the eyes.
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Yes. German chamomile and rose damascena make the base calming, with no synthetic fragrance or dye. Reviewers with reactive skin use it daily, including around the eyes.
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Cold-preserved skincare works
Real Wild Ice customers. Real results. No retouching.
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All three used the complete Wild Ice Essentials Routine; D.B.T. Baba Yaga is its moisturize step.
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In their own words
What customers keep writing
★★★★★
“it has even started to finish my 70 years of smile lines”
Paula M. Verified buyer
★★★★★
“Freshness and glowing skin after just two months!”
Karen Verified buyer
★★★★★
“been “carded” three times this past week by astonished people who thought I was way younger than what I am”
Tina S. Verified buyer
★★★★★
“This is the ONLY cream that did not burn or sting when applied”
Michelle S. Verified buyer
★★★★★
“I’ve been using for about three weeks and I do think I am seeing smoother, more even skin”
Amanda O. Verified buyer
★★★★★
“the first cream that has felt hydrating without feeling heavy”
Sami J. Verified buyer
★★★★★
“I have tried over 1000 different creams and finally this is the one”
Nancy E. Verified buyer
★★★★★
“My fine lines have disappeared”
Laura D. Verified buyerThree actives, full potency
The peptide cream that arrives alive
Cold-preserved from the moment it's formulated: no warm warehouses, no months on a shelf, no synthetic stabilizers. Three actives reach your skin at the same potency as the day they were made. Tap a card to see the mechanism.
Firms and smooths
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Three Collagen-Signaling Peptides
Restart the collagen signal
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-6, and Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline. Not structural fillers but signaling molecules: each one mimics a fragment of collagen, so your skin reads it as an order to rebuild. Three are included because each activates a different pathway in the fibroblasts, the cells in your dermis that build collagen, and a palmitoyl lipid anchor helps each peptide slip past the skin surface to reach them. The signal depends on the peptide keeping its exact shape, which is the first thing heat takes apart.
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Rebuilds the barrier
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Bio-Identical Ceramide Complex
The barrier, rebuilt to spec
A five-part system: Ceramide NP, AP, and EOP matched to the three most abundant in healthy human skin, plus phytosphingosine (the base ceramides are built from) and cholesterol to fill the gaps between lipid layers. Together they self-assemble into the same layered structure your skin uses to hold moisture in and irritants out. Niacinamide amplifies the effect by prompting your skin to make more of its own ceramides from the inside.
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Calms what ages skin
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German Chamomile + Rose Damascena
The calm that lets it work
Chamomile brings bisabolol and chamazulene, two compounds that quiet inflammation at the surface. That matters for aging skin, because chronic low-grade inflammation interferes with collagen synthesis and slows barrier repair. Rose damascena distillate is the hydrating, anti-inflammatory base the whole formula is built on. Together they create the environment where peptides and ceramides can work without fighting irritation.
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The difference cold makes
Why we keep skincare cold
One degree-day = one degree Celsius above 4°C, for one day.
Conventional process
Warehousing & Transit1,146 degree-days
Manufacturing & Testing432 degree-days
Ingredient Storage378 degree-days
1,956degree-days
Wild Ice process8.25 degree-days
237:1
Modeled heat exposure before dispatch
We refrigerate our ingredients and finished formulas to protect delicate actives from prolonged heat, with brief handling during production and packing.
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More on why heat matters
Three short chapters: the journey, the chemistry, and the beauty-fridge problem
The conventional supply chain
The Journey That Adds Up
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degree-days of heat absorbed before it reaches you
Months in a warm warehouse
155°F trailer summers
No fridge at the store
So what does all that heat do?
The Problem Was Never Your Routine.
Preservatives fight one problem. Heat causes three.
1
Bacterial Digestion
Bacteria multiply in warm formulas. Preservatives suppress them. Cold slows them too, without adding to what your skin has to absorb.
2
Redox Reactions
Heat drives chemical reactions that degrade vitamin C, ceramides, and peptides. Preservatives don't slow this process. Cold does.
3
Enzymatic Activity
Plant enzymes keep breaking down botanical compounds after harvest. Preservatives don't affect this. Cold puts them on pause.
About those beauty fridges
Cold Can't Unspoil the Banana
Everyone wants fresh skincare. That's why beauty fridges are everywhere. But chilling a conventional serum makes about as much sense as refrigerating an old banana.
Your serum absorbed 1,956 degree-days of heat before it ever met a fridge. A banana at least has the courtesy to turn brown; a degraded cream looks and feels identical to a fresh one.
Beauty fridges make conventional skincare cold at the end. Wild Ice is cold from the beginning.
From our studio to your door
Cold from the very first step
Every D.B.T. Baba Yaga bottle is formulated in small weekly batches in our studio. Ingredients and finished formulas are stored at 4°C, with brief handling during production and packing.
Ingredients kept cold
Ingredients go into storage at 4°C after receiving.
Formulated fresh
Formulated in small weekly batches.
Held at 4°C
Finished formulas are held at 4°C until packing, then kept cold until carrier pickup.
Shipped within days
Made fresh weekly, so actives are still active when they reach you.
So why don't all brands chill?
Between warm warehouses, hot freight, and un-chilled retail shelves, it's nearly impossible to get big while staying cold. The industry won't change until enough customers demand it. Someone had to take the plunge first, so we did.
Fresh was never optional
I grew up in the Soviet Union watching my grandmother make skincare from her garden. It worked because it was fresh. There was no other option.
In 2018, I began cold-storing every ingredient and finished product. I hadn't changed a single formula; the reviews changed on their own. A national retailer offered us shelf placement but refused to refrigerate. We walked away.
Every product is made in our studio, in small weekly batches. I've worn every formula through four pregnancies. Every bottle is one I'd use on my own family.
— Mila, Founder
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Common questions about cold-preserved skincare
Frequently Asked Questions
Both. It is the moisturizer step of your routine, and it carries three collagen-signaling peptides and a five-part ceramide complex while it hydrates. Apply it last, after cleansing, toning, and serum, to seal everything in.
No. D.B.T. absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling soft, not coated. The base includes abyssinian oil and murumuru butter, both lightweight emollients that penetrate rather than sit on the surface, and many reviewers specifically mention that it hydrates without heaviness. There is also a preservation factor worth knowing about: when oils and emollients degrade through heat and oxidation, they can form heavier, stickier compounds that were not in the original formula. Cold preservation keeps the texture consistent with how it was designed.
Softer, more hydrated skin is immediate. Firmer, more lifted-looking skin and softer-looking fine lines build gradually, because D.B.T. works by signaling your skin to rebuild its own collagen rather than sitting on the surface. Many reviewers describe visible change from around three weeks; consistency matters more than quantity, morning and night.
Yes. Using your ring finger for the lightest touch, gently pat around the entire eye area, upper and lower lids. The ceramide complex and peptides are particularly relevant around the eyes, where skin is thinnest and barrier thinning shows first. Many customers also apply around the lips to help soften smile lines.
D.B.T. is a soft, pale pink cream with a light, cushiony texture that absorbs quickly. The color comes from the botanicals in the formula, not a synthetic dye, so it can vary subtly from batch to batch. A little goes a long way; most people need only 1 to 2 pumps.
Most customers finish a bottle in 8 to 10 weeks using 1-2 pumps twice daily. The formula is concentrated, so less is needed than you might expect from a typical face cream.
Enjoy your skincare at room temperature during daily use, away from direct sunlight. Aim to finish each bottle within 90 days of leaving the fridge. If you're not ready to start using a product right away, store it cold until you are (any household fridge is fine). Don't freeze water-based products, and keep all products out of direct sunlight. A beauty fridge is a nice bonus, not a requirement: the cold-preservation advantage happens before the product ever reaches you.
Yes. The formula contains German chamomile and rose damascena, both anti-inflammatory, and uses no synthetic fragrances and no synthetic dyes. Multiple reviewers with sensitive, reactive skin report using D.B.T. daily without irritation, including around the eyes. There is a second factor most people don't consider: when peptides and lipids degrade through heat and oxidation, they form fragments that were not in the original formula and can be sensitizing even when the parent ingredients were gentle. Cold preservation prevents that degradation, so the formula that reaches your skin is the one that was formulated.
No synthetic fragrances (the scent comes from jasmine, rose, and chamomile), no synthetic dyes, no parabens, no phthalates, and no animal-derived ingredients. D.B.T. Baba Yaga is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
D.B.T. Baba Yaga: Peptide & Ceramide Cream4.8★ · 232 reviews · $64.00
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Customer Reviews
4.8
Based on 232 reviews
Customers say it calms and softens where richer creams stung, with several reporting smile lines visibly easing after months of use.