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A
Acetyl Hexapaptide -3
– functions topically to relax muscles
Acetyl Tetrapeptide -9
– reduces lines and wrinkles / revitalises the cell metabolism
Acetyl Tetrapeptide -11
– binds cells together
Allium Cepa Extract
– promotes wound healing and contains antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties
Aloe Vera
– Soothing and calming
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
– includes Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid and Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid. Stimulates healthy cell turnover through exfoliation
Amino Acids
– basic building blocks of protein, necessary for growth
Argan Oil
– anti-inflammatory, rich in essential fatty acids
Argireline
– causes reduction in muscle movement
Avobenzone
– UVA/UVB protection
Avocado Oil
– reducing age spots offering anti-oxidant protection
Australian Tea Tree oil
– anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits
B
Bees Wax
– barrier restoration
Bentonite
– natural healing earth clay, absorbs excessive oil
Beta Glucan
– plays an important role in skin immunity
Beta Hydroxy Acids
– Salicylic Acid offering deep cleansing benefits
Bisabolol
– anti-fungal, anti-bacterial
Blackcurrant Leaf Extract
– prevents sebum oxidation, anti-bacterial
C
Ceramides
– restores the protective barrier function of the skin
Chamomile
– anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits
Coconut Oil
– skin nourishing and healing
CopperPeptide GHK Cu-3
– anti-inflammatory, stimulates collagen bio-synthesis
Cucumber Extract
– soothing, hydrating benefits
Camphor
– degreasing and soothing benefits
Capsaicin
– stimulates metabolism and increases calorie burn
D
Dipeptide
-2 (Valyl-Trytophane) – lightens dark circles, increases lymphatic circulation
DMAE
– dimethylaminoethanol – skin firming
D-Panthenol
– stimulates skin healing while providing deep moisturisation
E
Ellagic Acid
– found in red fruit such as pomegranate and raspberries. Anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic protection
Evening Primrose Oil
– controls inflammation
F
Fennel Oil
– facilitates digestion
Fumaric Acid
– anti-fungal
G
Geranium Oil
– anti-hemorrhagic, stops bleeding
Glycerol
– acts as a humectant decreasing water loss by up to 98%
Glycoaminoglycans(GAGS)
– plays a functional role in the dermis improving tissue hydration
Green Coffee Bean Extract
– contains chlorogenic acids which is proven to help burn fat
Growth factors
– aids synthesis of new collagen and elastin by stimulating fibroblast activity
H
Hyaluronic Acid
– natural wrinkle filler, bind water in the skin
Hydrolyzed Carob Seed
-Restores homeostasis accelerating the correction of damaged skin
Hydrolyzed Soy Peptides
– immediate tightening effect
Hydrolyzed Soy Milk Protein
– diminishes wrinkles, age lines and restores skin elasticity
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
– strengthens capillary walls
Hexylresorcinol
– fast acting skin brightener
Hops Extract
– calming and soothing properties
J
Jojoba Oil
– superior skin moisturiser working as an anti-inflammatory helping to treat skin infections and fight ageing.
K
Kaolin
– natural healing earth clay, absorbing surface impurities.
L
Lacto Ceramide
– anti-ageing and regenerative
Lavender
– anti-bacterial, improves skin healing
Licorice
– skin brightening
M
Malus Domestica (Apple Stem Cells)
– promoting epidermal regeneration
Mandelic Acid
– non-irritant alpha hydroxy acid, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial
Matrixyl Acetyl Hexapeptide
–8 – relaxes muscle contraction
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
–superior moisturisation
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
– anti-inflammatory, necessary for all cell health and well being
N
N-Acetyl Glucosamine
– regulates inflammation and inhibits tyrosinase glycosylation
Niacinamide
– anti-inflammatory benefits, increases keratinization, inhibits melanin transfer
O
Octyl Methoxycinnamate
– UVA/UVB sun filters
Oligopeptide
– stimulates collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans
Oat Meal
– improves the function of the skin’s barrier, skin healing and anti-inflammatory benefits
P
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7
– suppresses inflammation
Papain
– enzyme that assists in the removal of redundant skin cells
Paper Mulberry Extract
– inhibits tyrosinase activity for skin brightening
Pentapeptide
– Accelerates collagen and elastin production to further reduce the formation of lines and wrinkles.
Pepha®-Ctive
– increases cell turnover
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
– reinforces firmness and tone around the eye area
R
ReguFade®
– nature identical Resveratrol, offering anti-oxidant protection and skin lightening benefits
Rice Peptides
– maintains skin elasticity
Rose Fruit Extracts
– regulates sebum production
S
Sage
– calming and soothing properties
Shea Butter
–barrier protection, moisturising
Siegesbeckias Orientalis Extract
– collagen boosting, assisting with wound healing response
Sepiwhite MSH®
– slows production of melanin pigments as it suppresses MSH production
Sodium PCA
– humectant, plays an important role in skins natural moisturising factor, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties
StayC® (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate)
– stabilized form of Vitamin C, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
Stemness Recovery Complex
– Peptide blend of Pentapeptide-31 and Pentapeptide-28. Protecting the DNA strands and preventing cellular senescence.
Sweet Almond Oil
-Prevents TEWL(trans-epidermal water loss) and nourishes the skin
Syn-Coll®
– Tissue Growth Factor. TGF-β is known as the key element in the synthesis of collagen
T
Titanium Dioxide
– physical sun protection ingredient
Tranexamic Acid
– Inhibits growth of tyrosine and anti-inflammatory
V
Vitamin A Propionate
– cellular vitalization, improves the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. Superior form of Vitamin A due to its ability to have little to no retinoic response.
Vitamin B Complex
– promotes skin healing and improves cellular turnover
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
– offers anti-oxidant protection, reduces melanin production
Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate)
– Anti-oxidant protection, moisturisers from within and therefore decreases dry, rough and damaged skin. It increases enzyme activity in the skin, promoting wound healing and the prevention of premature ageing.
Vitamin K (phytonadione)
– well documented in healing bruises, burns and skin irritations. Stimulates epithelial growth and promotes healthy granulation and clarification of damaged skin tissue. Vitamin K can improve spider veins and keep them from recurring with continued use.
Vitamin A Palmitate
– Increases cell turnover, thickens the epidermis, improves blood circulation, elasticity and cell growth thereby normalizing and improving skin texture
W
Watermelon Extract
– Protects the skin cells against daily stress induced by UV rays and free radicals
Wild Soybean Oil
– anti-inflammatory and collagen boosting benefits
Y
Yarrow Flower
– anti-inflammatory and soothing properties
Yeast Extract
– increases healthy cell turnover
Yerba Mate
– Speeds up the depletion of lipids and blocks entry into adipocytes, helps reduce localised excess fat
Z
Zinc Oxide
– offers high UVA/UVB physical sun protection
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