By Liane Scior
Director of Education

If you’ve been looking for a firming treatment that actually feels different in the chair, and gives clients something they can see right away, Pevonia’s Elasto-Firm Mask is worth a closer look. It’s built around two clever actives: marine elastin for long-term bounce and resilience, and sorghum extract for that instant “lifted” look. Put simply, it’s designed to deliver both an immediate glow and a genuine improvement in elasticity over a short series of treatments.

What this treatment actually is

The Elasto-Firm Mask comes as five single-use treatments (ampoules plus sheet masks) intended for in-clinic use. Think of it as a mini program: each session builds on the last, with the first treatment already giving a visible lift and the full course working on deeper firmness and elasticity.

It slots easily into:

• A standalone “firming facial” for clients who want results without downtime
• A post-device step after RF, ultrasound, or microcurrent to dramatically boost results
• A pre-event or pre-photoshoot protocol where clients want their skin to look and feel firmer straight away

Marine elastin: the quiet, long-game ingredient

Marine elastin is a hydrolysed protein derived from fish connective tissue, rich in small elastin peptides and key amino acids. Because it’s broken down into peptides, it’s more bioavailable than intact elastin and can help support the skin’s own elastin production over time.

In practical terms, this means:

Better elasticity and “bounce”: It helps counteract the natural decline in elastin that leads to sagging and fine lines.

Smoother, more resilient skin: Over a series of treatments, clients tend to notice softer texture, improved firmness, and a more “springy” feel.

Support after energy treatments: The peptide profile is gentle and reparative, making it a good match for post-RF or post-laser protocols where the skin needs to recover while still being guided toward remodelling.

How do the marine elastin peptides support skin firmness over time?

Marine elastin peptides support long-term firmness by acting as bioavailable building blocks and signalling molecules for the skin’s own elastic network. They are produced by enzymatically hydrolysing fish connective tissue, which breaks large elastin proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids such as glycine, proline, and lysine that can more easily interact with fibroblasts in the dermis. These bioavailable fragments serve as precursors that help fibroblasts synthesise new elastin, the key protein responsible for the skin’s ability to stretch and recoil.

Research on fish-derived elastin hydrolysates shows they enhance fibroblast proliferation and elastin synthesis, which over time helps rebuild and reinforce the dermal scaffold that keeps skin taut and resilient. As natural elastin levels decline with age, this support becomes increasingly important for maintaining suppleness, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and improving overall skin tone and texture. In addition to stimulating elastin production, marine elastin peptides also help hydrate and protect the matrix, with nutritive and film-forming properties that improve softness, elasticity, and firmness while aiding repair and regeneration at the tissue and cellular levels. The result, with repeated professional use, is skin that feels smoother, more elastic, and visibly firmer over time.

Sorghum extract: the “I can see it” ingredient

Sorghum bicolour leaf/stem extract (often called Great Millet extract) is where the instant magic happens. It’s rich in high-molecular-weight polysaccharides that form a very fine, flexible film on the skin’s surface. As the water evaporates, that film gently tightens, creating a measurable “flash-lift” effect.

What clients notice:

Immediate tightening and smoothing: Fine lines look softer and the skin appears lifted within minutes of application.

Refined pores and a balanced finish: Natural tannins give a mild astringent effect, helping pores look neater without stripping the skin.

Antioxidant protection: The extract is packed with polyphenols (including 3-deoxyanthocyanidins) that help protect collagen and elastin from environmental stress.

Sorghum is the reason clients can look in the mirror after their first session and say, “I look fresher.” It doesn’t replace long-term remodelling, but it gives you that satisfying, visible result on day one.

Why the combination works so well

The strength of Elasto-Firm Mask is that it doesn’t force you to choose between instant and long-term results. You get both, in the same treatment.

Right after the mask: Sorghum’s film-forming action smooths and lifts the surface, so the skin looks tighter and more refined.

Over the five-session course: Marine elastin supports the deeper elastic network, helping skin feel more resilient and bouncy over time.

For you as a therapist, that’s a much easier conversation. You can show clients visible change at their first visit, then explain that the real structural work is happening under the surface across the full program.

Pairing it with your skin-firming devices

This is where the treatment really shines in an Australian clinic setting. If you’re using RF, RF microneedling, ultrasound tightening, microcurrent, or LED firming programs, Elasto-Firm Mask works beautifully as a final step.

Think of it as:

1. Soothing and supporting after energy treatments

Devices that heat or stimulate the dermis are fantastic for collagen and elastin remodelling, but they can leave the barrier a bit stressed.

Marine elastin helps replenish elastin precursors and supports repair, making it a gentle yet effective post-device active.

The mask’s peptide-rich, hydrating base helps calm the skin and lock in moisture, which is crucial after any heat-based treatment.

2. Boosting the “wow” factor in the mirror

Clients often want to see something after investing in a device session.

Applying the mask straight after RF, ultrasound, or microcurrent lets sorghum add an extra layer of visible tightening on top of the device-induced lift.

The result is a more pronounced, immediate firming effect that clients notice before they leave the room — perfect for pre-event packages or for winning over sceptical first-timers.

3. Helping the skin hold onto the benefits

While you should always follow device and product protocols, the general idea is:

The aqueous, peptide-rich formula sits well over treated skin, helping maintain hydration and support the skin’s response to microcurrent or LED.

Sorghum’s flexible film helps reduce water loss and keeps actives in contact with the skin longer, which can enhance the overall firming effect of the session.

In practice, many clinics use it as:

A final mask after RF/ultrasound, left on for the recommended time and then gently removed or massaged in, depending on your usual routine.

A standalone firming facial for clients who want visible lift without devices, relying on sorghum for instant results and marine elastin for ongoing improvement.

The bottom line…

Elasto-Firm Mask gives you a firming treatment that feels modern, results-focused, and easy to explain: sorghum delivers the instant lift clients love, and marine elastin builds real, longer-lasting elasticity over a short series. Used on its own or alongside your favourite skin-tightening devices, it’s a straightforward way to offer visible, professional-grade firming without overpromising or overcomplicating your menu.