Aloe Vera: A cactus-like plant growing in the warmer climates of the world and are described as succulents. Aloe Vera is a very popular herbal remedy. The Aloe Vera plant (also called Aloe Barbadensis) is unique among plants for its importance in natural skin care. Aloe Vera contains burn healing effects, anti-inflammatory properties, scar reducing and wound repairing properties.
Alpha Arbutin: From the North American Forests, Alpha-Arbutin, and extract of the Bearberry Plant, is a natural skin whitening agent. Substantially more stable and effective than any other skin whitening product available in the market today. A tyrosinase inhibitor, Alpha-Arbutin can be up to 10 times more effective without the negative side effects typically found in other skin lightening agents. Reduces and prevents hyper-pigmentation, fades unsightly discoloration while brightening skin tone and blocks and inhibits tyrosinase (melanin production in skin) activity.
Alpha Lipoic Acid: Lipoic Acid is a well-known natural substance found in certain foods and also produced in the human body. It has an impressive array of potentially beneficial mechanisms of action. Lipoic Acid is a potent and versatile antioxidant. It is a co-factor in a key biochemical pathway responsible for energy production in the cells (citric acid cycle). It inhibits cross-linking which is the formation of chemical bridges between proteins or other large molecules. Cross-linking contributed to the aging process by causing hardening of arteries, wrinkling of the skin and stiffening of joints. It has moderate anti-inflammatory effect. Finally, it has a capacity, albeit a modest one, to neutralize and remove from the body a variety of toxic metals.
Borage Oil: Borage, also known as starflower, has been used as a medicinal and culinary plant for centuries in Europe, Asia and North Africa . The moisturizing fatty acids help to improve skin quality and texture and keep it young and supple-looking. Borage also helps reduce and prevent redness and skin inflammation. Borage is widely used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis.
DMAE: DMAE is naturally found in some foods. It is a highly bioactive nutritional precursor to acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter. DMAE has a firming effect on facial and neck tissue. and helps diminish fine lines around the eyes and mouth. DMAE also boosts other antioxidants, resulting in increased brightness, smoothness, and wrinkle reduction. DMAE also acts as a membrane stabilizer, and can even help erase and prevent age and liver spots.
Evening Primrose: Evening Primrose is a wildflower that grows throughout the U.S.
Glycolic Acids: Due to its excellent capability to penetrate skin, glycolic acid finds applications in skin care products, most often as a chemical peel performed by a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or licensed aesthetician in concentrations of 20 to 70% or at-home kits in lower concentrations between 10 and 20%. In addition to concentration, pH also plays a large part in determining the potency of glycolic acid in solution. Physician-strength peels can have a pH as low as 0.6 (strong enough to completely keratolyze the epidermis), while acidities for home peels can be as high as 2.5. Glycolic acid is used to improve the skin's appearance and texture. It reduces wrinkles, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and improves many other skin conditions, including actinic keratosis, hyperkeratosis, and seborrheic keratosis. Once applied, glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that hold the dead skin cells together. This allows the stratum corneum to be exfoliated, exposing live skin cells. Highly purified grades of glycolic acid are commercially available for personal care applications.
Green Tea: Of all the antioxidants known to mankind, the components of green tea are the most potent. Antioxidants are those agents which can counteract the effects of oxidant radicals. Oxidant radicals -- or free radicals, as they are commonly called -- are byproducts of the body that can cause damage to cells and tissues. Antioxidants bind to the free radicals, deactivating them before they can cause harm.
Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. Hyaluronic Acid can be applied to the skin for healing wounds, burns, skin ulcers, and as a moisturizer. It helps to keep skin smooth and "plump" through its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
Idebenone: Idebenone is an extraordinary antioxidant, first recognized in the medical field for its protective, restorative and corrective capabilities. Idebenone has been proven as the only topical antioxidant that can act on all three levels of free radical assaults, working deep within the surface layers of the skin to restore skin cells. It helps prevent further damage and supports skin’s natural repair mechanisms to help address past damage, and provides the most effective and highest level of antioxidant protection available.
Lavender: Native to southern France and the Canary Islands , Lavender is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), with its silvery foliage and tall purple flowers. Throughout history, lavender had been prized for its impressive healing properties. It was used by the ancient Romans for its healing and antiseptic properties. Lavender works well in the treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, fungus, burns and wounds.
Lemon: Part of the citrus family, Lemon has the ability to reduce oil production, clear acne inflammation and breakouts, tone and purify the skin, and reduce acne scaring.
MSM: The raw materials used to synthesize MSM have many sources, including plants or other organically-based material. MSM is a safe and effective anti-inflammatory agent. MSM has been shown to inhibit the development of abnormal antibodies to collagen. Reports suggest that MSM improves the suppleness of skin.
Niacinamide: Niacinamide is one of the two principal forms of vitamin B3. Plays a key role in the metabolism of glucose, cellular energy production and synthesis of lipids. Topical Niacinamide appears to reverse the decline of co-enzymes present in the skin. Niacinamide also appears to have some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, Niacinamide is stable, safe and well tolerated in topical formulations even at relatively high concentrations.
Peptides: Peptides are among the most powerful and interesting skin care ingredients being used in successful anti wrinkle products. Peptides are short chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and many other different types of organic molecules. Peptides are frequently created by the digestion of proteins in the body, and many types of peptides are readily and rapidly absorbed by the bloodstream. For this reason, peptides are particularly effective as skin care ingredients. Peptides work to relax certain types of facial wrinkles, increase overall collagen production, protect the skin from damage, and heal wounds.
Retinol: Retinol is the whole Vitamin A molecule, which can be broken down into thousands of smaller components, including “retinoic acid” (also called Tretinoin). An important role in anti-aging skin care. The purest and most active form of Vitamin A, Retinol aids in the resurfacing and rejuvenating of skin, helping to impart a clearer, more vibrant complexion. Retinol penetrates deep into the skin, where it becomes fully operative. Wrinkles and lines are gradually smoothed, moisture and elasticity increase, the complexion glows and damage is diminished. A beneficial cell-communicating ingredient, as well as an antioxidant. It assists in creating stronger, healthier skin cells and increases the amount of skin-support substances. Used in the management of acne in topical applications. The increased skin exfoliation of Vitamin A helps unclog pores. Retinol has also been shown to stimulate new collagen production, which is critical in the battle against aging.
Rosehip Oil: Rosehip Oil educes wrinkles and signs of premature ageing. Helps to counter the drying effects of the sun which are usually first noticed in fine wrinkle lines or "crows feet" around the eyes and mouth. Evens tone and smoothes roughness. Improves surgical and accidental scars, restores normal skin color (reduces redness or hyper pigmentation). It also avoids the formation of the keloid type of scar (lump) which may appear after surgical procedures and helps to make less apparent old scars left by acne or chickenpox.
Tea Tree: From the Melaleuca tree in Australia
Vitamin C: Vitamin C derived from citrus, is used to protect the skin against the sun, pollutants, and other environmental hazards. Vitamin C applied to the skin can help with damage from radiation therapy. Used for infections including gum disease, acne and other skin infections. Commonly used as an Antioxidant to prevent free radical skin cell damage. Vitamin C can be used to brighten and even out skin tone.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E benefits are numerous. In fact, skin care products that contain Vitamin E have become an essential part of healthy skin care. Because of its antioxidant activity, Vitamin E is vital in protecting skin cells from ultra violet light, pollution, drugs, and other elements that produce cell damaging free radicals. Used in skin care products to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, reduce inflammation, care for burned skin, reduce erythema and prevent forms of skin cancer.
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