Algae Extract- In skin care, algae are used as thickening agents, water-binding agents, and antioxidants. Green Tea - brought from China to Japan over 800 years ago and has become an essential part of Japanese everyday diet. Beneficial effects of green tea were well-known from the early times. Nowadays, with reasons of those benefits proven by scientific research, green tea has been given credit for being more than just a "healthy drink". Green tea contains nutritious skin ingredients including Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B. It is antibacterial and anti-oxidant. Panthenol (Vitamin B Complex)- Good for human tissues, used in skin and hair products. A vitamin B-complex group which provides cumulative conditioning effects after extended and regular use. It is absorbed quickly by the hair to provide moisture regardless of atmospheric conditions. Phospholipid- Type of lipid (fat) composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate. Phospholipids are essential to the function of cell membranes by providing a stable surrounding structure. Sea Whip Extract- Extract from a creature that inhabits coral reefs, known for its anti-inflammatory properties Yucca Extract- considered a natural foaming agent known for its gentle cleansing properties. This ingredient has an ethnobotanical history as a natural shampoo and soap used by Native Americans. Xanthum Gum- A natural sugar polymer found on the foliage of leafy green plants. A natural thickener, this food grade material is edible and often used to thicken ice cream and salad dressing as well as natural cosmetics. Caprylic Acid- Derived from coconut, and considered to be a good softener and thickening agent in skin care. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3- a synthetic peptide that is a fragment of immunoglobulin G that has been combined with palmitic acid to make it more lipophillic and thus enhance its affinity towards human skin. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 was discovered through research to learn how to suppress the body's production of interleukins, particularly IL6, since these are the chemical messengers that trigger the body's acute inflammatory response. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 is able to affect baseline levels of IL6 as well as modulate the effects of UV-stimulated overproduction of IL6. IL6 is marketed by Sederma as a molecule that can restore cytokine equilibrium, which characterizes youthful skin. Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 -a 6 chain amino acid to help reduce the appearance oflines and wrinkles from facial tension. For best results, suggested use is for minimum period of 30 days. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – Sodium Hyaluronate - Hyaluronic acid is the most effective humectant available and has been scientifically proven to stimulate new cell growth. The only way to treat and prevent fine lines and wrinkles is to restore your body’s natural compounds that are lost as we age. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that binds to water to lubricate and hydrate tissue. The loss of skin elasticity that comes with aging is the result of decreasing HA levels in the body. Red Marine Algae- Algae was the first living form on our planet and provides one third of the planet’s oxygen. Studies confirm that Red Marine Algae helps to stimulate DNA activating fibroblast cells. Benefits include anti-aging, skin regeneration and restructuring. High in the amino acid proline, it supports collagen structure and promotes greater suppleness, elasticity, firmness and less sagging of the skin. It also enhances skin smoothness, reduces fine surface lines, improves skin hydration and moisturization and provides superior skin smoothing properties. Green Tea - brought from China to Japan over 800 years ago and has become an essential part of Japanese everyday diet. Beneficial effects of green tea were well-known from the early times. Nowadays, with reasons of those benefits proven by scientific research, green tea has been given credit for being more than just a "healthy drink". Green tea contains nutritious skin ingredients including Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B. It is antibacterial and anti-oxidant. |
