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PCA Ingredients Vocabulary
PCA Brand Product Ingredients
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Chemistry
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01/23/2013

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Lactic Acid
Definition

AHA found natually in Milk & sugars - breaks down bonds between cells to allow easier exfoliation of surface cells, hydrates skin, inhibits skin discoloration

 

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Bisabolol
Definition

Active compound in Chamomile, anit-imflammatory

**Most potent topical for inflammation

 

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Allantonin
Definition

Can be found in wheat germ, sycamore leaves, bark of chestnut tree & comfrey root

Inhibits growh of certain strains of bacteria and soothes

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Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
Definition
Anti-bacterial, oftening, soothing, cuts inflammation due to UV exposure
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Sulfur
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Gluconolactone
Definition
AHA precursor, strong anti-inflammatory, recudes acne lesions, moisturizing, barrier-strengthening properties, scavanges free-radicals, protecting skin from UV
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Kojic Acid
Definition
Anti-bacterial melanogenesis hihibitor, chelates copper away from tyrosinase, decreases # of melanosomes & dendrites, reduces hyperpigmentation
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Resorcinol
Definition
Flaking agent & Keratolytic - Low Concentration: Antiseptic & anti-itch agent
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Niacinamide
Definition

Form of B Vitamin, Niacin (B3) - Reduces Rosacea & Breakouts, Increases ceramide & fatty acid levels=hydration

Reduces water loss better than petrolatum

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Pumpkin Wine
Definition
fermented enzymatically predigested whole pumpkin, producing benefits of pumpkin (?)
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Squalene
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Argireline
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Sodium Hyluronate
Definition

Sodium Salt of hylauronic acid, lubricating qualities, Holds 1000x its weight in water

cell protection, hydration, lubrication, structural integrity of tissues

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Hydroquinone
Definition

Lightening existing or preventing further hyperpigmentation,

wheyat, berries, coffee, tea - inhibits binding of copper to tyrosinase & induces melanocyte-specific cytotoxicity

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Azelaic Acid
Definition

Melanogenesis inhibitor supresses tyrosinase production & kills malfunctioning melanocytes without injuring healthy tissue

Anti-bacterial, Anti-microbial - normalizes keratinization in skin

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Sillybin
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Epidermal Growth Factor
Definition
Agents used topically to stimulate healthy cell proliferation
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Resveratrol
Definition
A phytoalexin from red grape skins (antioxidant), excellent in controlling inflammation (acute/chronic), acts as an MMPi by preventing cox production, key enzyme in inflammation response
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Urea
Definition
essential part of natural moisture factor in human skin, responsible for re-hydration of stratum corneum & increases ability to retain moisture
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Aldavine
Definition

Blend of red & brown algae, encourages micro-capillary hyperpermeability & dilation, reduces redness & inflammation

 

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