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ALOE - A plant extract known for its healing, soothing and sun-screening properties. ALLANTOIN - A natural healing agent.
ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS - A group of naturally occurring fruits acids that help dissolve and slough away dry, lined surface skin.
CHAMOMILE - A plant extract known for its soothing properties.
CERAMIDES - A natural structural ingredient in the cell membrane that maintains moisture levels and helps prevent moisture loss to protect against dryness and thinning. Reinforces skin's natural lipid barrier.
COLLAGEN - The major structural protein of the skin and body. It is the primary substance responsible for imparting viscoelastic properties (elasticity) to the skin.
CONJUGATED POLYPEPTIDES/RIVITALIN - Proteins that aid in the revitalizing of skin cells thereby improving the overall appearance of the skin.
DEPROTEINATED YEAST/INVERTASE ENZYMES - Biological cleansing agents that seek oils and grime lodged in the pores of skin.
DISODIUM EDTA - Water conditioner that aids in the control of product stability.
ELASTIN - The elastic fibers found between the collagen fibers, responsible for the firmness of skin.
GLYCOGEN - The body's energy source, it is the biological antidote to fatigue. The way glycogen is stored in the skin reflects its potential as an energy source which may aid in the prevention of the appearance of fatigued skin.
HEMA - The component of blood which carries oxygen. In skin care it is an ingredient used to transport oxygen to skin cells therefore enhancing their vibrancy.
LIPOSOME - A liposome is a carrier of ingredients used to deliver those ingredients past the skin surface into the lower layers to allow the ingredients to better benefit the skin.
MOISTURE OCCLUSIVITY - The retention of moisture (water) on the surface of the skin. A proper moisture balance will prevent moisture loss from within the skin therefore eliminating any cellular dehydration.
MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES - The basis of the ground substance around skin cells. It is primarily hyaluronic acid with additional moisture retaining properties.
PEPTIDES - Mother Nature's secret to healthy, smooth, firm skin. They are the building blocks of proteins which make up skin's structure and are responsible for normal cell function.
SODIUM HYALURONATE - A naturally occurring substance commonly found between skin cells, it serves as a protective coating around the collagen fibers. This protective 'ground substance', composed of hyaluronic acid, water, proteins and mucopolysaccharides prevents the fibers from breaking down. As skin ages, hyaluronic acid must be replenished to help skin hold vital moisture thereby preventing weakened fibers (i.e. wrinkles, loss of elasticity). Somewhat unique in its ability to hold moisture on the skin's surface while remining penetrable to air (thus allowing skin to breathe), hyaluronic acid is a state-of-the-art-ingredient.
SODIUM PCA - A water binding substance considered a natural-moisturizing factor. It is claimed to aid in imparting more flexibility and elasticity to dry, scaled skin.
VITAMIN E ACETATE - Known as the "protector*, it defends body cells and tissues from the damage caused by free radicals which are generated by natural body processes and environmental stresses. It helps enhance the performance of UV blockers in sun care formulations to lessen premature aging.
VITAMIN E ALCOHOL - Another powerful free radical fighter, it functions as an antioxidant and helps reduce the formulation of harmful toxins.
VITAMIN E - TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE - A vital and tong-lasting moisturizer that works from within the stratum corneum to help preserve and repair skin's moisture barrier.
VITAMIN A - RETINOL PALMITATE - Essential for normal skin function and development, it also helps prevent dryness, increases elasticity, and helps to reverse the signs of photodamage such as brown spots.
PRO-VITAMIN B - PANTHENOL - Helps the skin repair itself to help reduce the signs of premature aging by synthesizing metabolic functions. Also, moisturizes and helps promote a firm, even skin tone.
VITAMIN C - A powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from the effects of chronological and photo aging. Helps protect against UV radiation and stimulates collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.
WITCH HAZEL - A plant extract that exhibits astringentsoothing properties.
NON-FORMALDEHYDE PRESERVATIVES
- IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
- METHYLISOTHIAZOLINE
- METHYLPARABEN
- PROPYLPARABEN
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