Glossary of Beauty Ingredients

3D Remodeling Complex
Fights the causes of elastin degradation and subsequent slackening that occurs normally with age

Acai Berry Oil
Rich source of antioxidants which protect against environmental aggressions, as well as containing vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are useful in nourishing skin cells

Allantoin
Binds moisture to lips as it hydrates and softens

Algae Extract & Pullulan
Help to firm and tighten skin

Aloe
Conditions and soothes sensitive, fragile skin

Aloe Vera & Allantoin
Condition, soothes and protects sensitive, fragile skin

Aloe & Cucumber Extracts
Soothe, soften, calm and comfort skin

Aloe Vera & Jojoba Seed Oil
Soften, moisturize, soothe and refresh dry skin

Aloe, Wheat Germ & Jojoba Seed Oil
Non-irritating, quick penetrating emollients that leave skin supple and soft

Aluminum Oxide Microfine Crystals
Exfoliate and smooth skin

Asian Ginseng
Acts as a catalyst to improve cell function, increase blood circulation and availability of oxygen to the skin, enhance the delivery of key nutrients and intensify the activity of the product

Avocado, Olive, Sunflower, Macadamia & Jojoba Seed Extracts
Non-irritating, quickly penetrating emollients that leave skin supple and soft

Bioavailable Mineral™ Complex
Increases cell respiration, function and elasticity

Bio-Tripeptide
Stimulates desquamation

Chamomile Extract
Soothes and calms skin

Comfrey & Chamomile Extract
Provide anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing properties

CoQ10
Enhances antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors

Cucumber Oil
Moisture-binding and anti-inflammatory benefits

Cytobiol™ Lumin-Eye
Targets multiple causes of puffiness and premature aging of the eye area by strengthening cell structure and lessening dark circles

Dermaxyl®*
Advanced creamide complex that works deep in skin layers to reduce wrinkle depth, improve sin firmness, reduce facial muscle contractions & improve skin tone

ESP Complex (Biomimetic Peptides)
Revitalizes, firms and protects skin by fighting collagen and elastin degradation caused by environmental aggressors

GABA+
Improves skin radiance by inhibiting tyrosinase

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Enhances antioxidant activity while stimulating micro-circulation and oxygenation of the skin

Glycerin
Increases the amount of moisture in the surface layers of the skin, helping to maintain an outer protective barrier

Glycerin & Aloe
Conditions and soothes sensitive, fragile skin

Grape Leaf, Cucumber Fruit & Tomato Leaf Extract
Stimulate and provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits

Green Tea
Conditions skin and provides powerful antioxidant protection, plus anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits

Hazel Seed Oil
Provides nourishment for dry skin

Hyaluronic Acid & Sorbitol
Plump, smooth and bind water to skin

Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum Cuspidatum)
Diminishes the appearance of age spots and gives skin a lighter, more even-toned appearance

Jojoba & Avocado Oils
Non-irritating, quick penetrating emollients that leave skin supple and smooth

Jojoba, Macadamia & Sunflower Oils
Lubricate and smooth dry, cracked skin

L-Ascorbic Acid
Powerful antioxidant protection

Lactic Acid
Smoothes skin through gentile exfoliation and provides an ant-aging effect on the skin

Lecithin
Highly effective emollient and water-binding agent for optimal moisturization

Macadamia Nut & Hazel Seed Oils
Nourishes and lubricates skin, as it slows the evaporation rate of moisture

Matrixyl 3000™*
Helps to prevent collagen & elastin breakdown for firmer, more resilient skin

Multi Fruit Acids (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)
Improves the skin's appearance, accelerating the natural process of cell renewal

Panthenol
Deeply moisturizes, hydrates skin, promotes healing, smoothes and protects

Retinol
Speeds cell renewal, promotes collagen production, and reduces the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles

Retinol (Micro-Encapsulated)
Enhances cell regeneration and helps decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Rose Hips
High in Vitamins C & A, helps strengthen capillary walls

Shea Butter
Deep penetrating emollient that protects the skin from the effects of dehydration and other environmental influences

Shea Butter, Avocado, Hazel & Jojoba Seed Oil
Non-irritating, quick penetrating emollients that leave skin supple and soft

Silica & Marine Filling Collagen Micro-Spheres
Smoothes skin and provides a silky, satin look and feel

Sodium Bicarbonate
Gently exfoliates for a fresher, smoother complexion

Sodium Hyaluronate
Attracts and holds water, fills in the space between collagen and elastin fibers, plumping and refreshing the skin

Sorbitol
Plumps, smoothes and binds water to skin

Soybean Oil
Nourishes skin

Soybean Oil & Shea Butter
Emollients nourish and nurture dry areas

Squalane, Aloe & Sodium PCA
Offer deep hydration and softening to skin

Squalane
A non-irritating, protein-rich, moisturizing agent that has exceptional skin softening properties

Sunflower Seed Oil
A potent emollient, helps retain moisture and a healthy softness

Sunflower & Carrot Oils
Nourishes and moisturizes, renews and restores damaged skin

Vitamin A & E
Condition skin and provide powerful antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits

Vitamins A, C & E
Encapsulated within Liposomes for increased bioavailability

Vitamin C
Brightens skin, enhances collagen production, helps strengthen skin's own repair mechanisms, reduces hyperpigmentation for more even tone and defends against free radicals

Vitamin C & Beta-Carotene
Antioxidants aid in restoration of damaged tissue as they brighten the complexion

Vitamins C & E
Lock in moisture and provide antioxidant protection

Vitamin E
Moisturizes, conditions, help diminish hyperpigmentation and acts as a photoprotectant

Witch Hazel
Minimizes the appearance of pores, provides antioxidant protection and stimulates collagen production

*Matrixyl 3000™: a trademark of Sederma Inc.
*Dermaxyl®: a registered trademark of Sederma Inc.
*Cytobiol™: a trademark of Gattefosse