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- A peptide that increases fatty tissue volume.
- it leads to high lipid accumulation and volume growth in the breast.
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- A marine skin brightening active that reduces melanin synthesis by stimulating cellular renewal that encourages the elimination of melanin by means of migration towards the strateum corneum.
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- Minimizes the Appearance of freckles and age spots.
- Effective antioxidant.
- Prevents destruction of cells from free radicals.
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- Promotes skin lightening by blocking melanin synthesis by tyrosinase.
- A natrual plant-based derivative of hydroquinone.
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- Inhibits protein glycation and Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGE).
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- Has a unique and complex chemical composition comprised of fatty acids (80%), polyphenols, antioxidants and cartenoids.
- Protects the skin against wrinkles that appear due to premature aging.
- Strengthens the protein bonding structures in the skin which work to tighten the skin and make it look fresh.
- Excellent rejuvenating qualities.
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- Treats hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
- Suppresses the growth of follicle bacteria and scavenges free radicals.
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- A powder derived from bamboo stems.
- This natural exfoliant polishes and smoothes the skin without irritation.
- Bamboo Stem Extract contains high levels of silica, which is one of the best mineral antioxidants available.
- It has the ability to deep cleanse, firm and tone skin.
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- A potent antioxidant over 500 times stronger than Vitamin E and 10 times stronger than beta-carotene.
- Shown to enhance the immune system, and reduce the acute inflammation reaction of the skin and underlying tissue that follows excessive exporsure to UV radiation.
- Protects cells against oxidation by quenching singlet oxygen and dissipating the energy as heat, and scavenging free radicals to prevent and terminate chain reactions.
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- Anti-inflammatory
- Increases skin hydration, surface lipids and skin elasticity.
- Reduces sensitivity in the skin and soothes irritation.
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- Contains Gamma Linoneic Acid (GLA), a fatty acid used as an emollient, antioxidant, and cell regulator.
- Considered to promote healthy skin growth and is an anti-inflammatory agent.
- Often combined with Vitamin E to prevent oxidation.
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- Proteolytic Enxyme isolated from pineapple stem.
- It hydrolyses proteins into peptides and amino acids, thus smoothing the skin.
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- Contains a high content of polyphenols and methylzanthines, responsible for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, inhibit collagenase, prevents lipid accumulation in fat cells and protects against UVB damage.
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- A dipeptide naturally found in muscle tissue.
- It is a powerful antioxidant, which also promotes cell renewal, is anti-inflammatory and addresses glycation.
- Research demonstrates that applying carnosine to wounds accelerates healing by stimulating collagen.
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- A peptide derived from growth factors that activates skin's natural repair function, reduces the appearance of fine line and slows the aging process.
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- Plant material is obtained from orances grown in a sterile lab.
- From this, cell cultures are grown, these are sustainable and produce stronger, purer actives.
- Orange stem cells contain amino acids, organic acids, peptides and proteins.
- They protect the cell from temperture change and maintain the osmotic cell balance in response to stress.
- Citurstem redensifies the dermis structure by increasing the synthesis of the elements forming the extracellular matrix.
- The skin appears renewed and regains its elastic properties; wrinkles are reduced.
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- An extract of the candle tree; it protects mitochondrial DNA against UV damage, supports the Natural repairing process of cells and fights against skin photo-aging.
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| Epidermal Growth Factors (EFG) |
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- Enhances epidermal growth and keratinization.
- Stimulates the proliferation of epidermal cell.
- Accelerates the healing of skin.
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- Helps to prevent puffiness and reduce under eye circles.
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- Effective purified botanical ingredient to diminish the effects of aging and menopause on the skin.
- It helps the skin to keep the Hyaluronic acid, increases the skin thickness, it's luminosity and micro circulation.
- Anti-wrinkle effect.
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- Tibetan berry, traditional Chinese medicine.
- The glycopeptides from a rigid lifting mesh to support sagging and wrinkled skin to create an immediate and visible lift.
- Offers anti-aging function via: MMP inhibition antioxidant action and collagen stimulation.
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- Light thin oil that contains linoleic acid.
- Contains proanthocyanidins, which are very potent antioxidants; helpful for diminishing suns damaging effects and lessening free radicals damage.
- Proanthocyanidins are also helpful in healing.
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- Lessens appearance of dark under eye circles by stimulating circulation and eliminating blood pigments responsible for discoloration.
- It reverses fluid buildup to decrease puffiness while reinforcing firmness.
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- Powerful skin lightener.
- Inhibits the production of melanin.
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- Patent pending form of retinaldehyde that has been encapsulated to add stability and lessen irritation.
- Optimal product for the delicate tissue around the eye.
- This type of vitamin A can be converted by the body into retinoic acid in one step and is more effective.
- Creates an overall smoothness to the skin by encouraging collagen production and creating new cell growth.
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- Works at the post-synaptic pathway along the neuromuscular junction, is a hexapeptide.
- Muscles contraction is modulated and expression wrinkles are weakened and thinned.
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- Effective for inhibiting pigmentation.
- Often used as a lightener because of its high stability in formulations and not being harsh.
- Contains antifungal properties.
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- Long life fungus, product of specially fermented black tea.
- Improves overall skin quality with an anti-glycation activity that enhances radiance and color.
- It's ability to redensify the adipocyte cells creates a lipofillibg effect.
- Skin looks smoother, fresher with decreased roughness
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- Vita C, effective antioxidant, assists in synthesis of collagen.
- Scavenges and destroys reactive oxidizing agents and other free radicals.
- Protection against damage induced by uv.
- Improves skin elasticity, decreases wrinkles by stimulating collagen synthesis, reduces erythema, promotes wound healing and suppresses cutaneous pigmentation.
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- A hydrating alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates while improving skin tone and texture including pigmentation discolorations and fine lines.
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| Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture edelweiss |
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- Clinical evidence shows reduction in eye contour wrinkles, prevention if aging and photo aging as well as prevention of collagen loss.
- Edelweiss, a herbaceous plant that grows in mountain ranges has developed many defense mechanisms to survive the extreme heights and high levels of UV radiation.
- In vitro cultures of this plants stem cells produces powerful antioxidants and other substances with anti-inflammatory and cell protecting properties.
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- A Mediterranean shrub rich in oligoalacturonans. An effective cell regenerator that inhibits the glycation of collagen and limits the appearance of signs of aging.
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- Consists of five amino acids linked together and attached to a fatty acid to enhance better skin penetration.
- Researchers found that it stimulated the synthesis of collagen, elastin and GAG's.
- As effective as retinol in repairing sun-damaged skin but without any side-effects.
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- a peptide that targets specific receptors responsible for the synthesis of melanin, it reduces melanin output while increasing the activity of ascorbic acid.
- Lightens and brightens to encourage an even skin tone.
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- Increases synthesis of collagen, keratin, decreases inflammation, helps acne affected skin, decreases oiliness, alleviate atopic dermatitis, decreases UV-induced skin cancers and helps deacrease facial pigmentation.
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- A widely used sun screen which absorbs UVB rays as well as protecting against UV light induced DNA alterations.
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- A Safe UVB absorbing suncreen, generally used in combination with other UV filters.
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- smoothes skin by breaking down proteins, allows for enzymatic peeling, delays hair growth.
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- The end product is an amino acid and trace element-richpeptide with increased bioavailability and efficacy.
- Strong antioxidant, cell proliferation and collagen sythesis proporties.
- The rare element is introduced to a fermentation broth.
- A Metallopeptide is produced and is enriched with platinum.
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- A tetrapeptide that fights against the harmful effects of UV radiation
- Daily use has shown DNA repair and glycation prevention.
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- From a free native to Africa and India.
- Contains two peptides which have the capacity to protect skin cells against pollutants and purify the skin by removing the micro-particles that can Asphyxiate it.
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- Anti-aging and protective the skin with the power of pretecting and regenerating itself.
- Promotes detoxification, cell lifespan extension and tissue regeneration.
- Resistem helps the skin to build its own anti-aging defense system.
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- A plant comound, a member of the stilbene family.
- it stimulates sirtuins (longevity proteins) that increase the lifespan of skin cells.
- Also inhibits the peroxidation of lipids and is anti-inflammatory.
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- A tripeptide that mimics the effects of a peptide found in snake venom.
- It safely inhibits muscle contractions providing an anti-wrinkle effect.
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- Beta Hydroxy Acid that stimulates exfoliation in the skin, clearing pores and promoting new cell growth.
- Reduces inflammation and smooths skin's surface.
- Powerful acne-fighting ingredient.
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- An octopeptide that targets and blocks the transmission of signals to contract wrinkle-causing muscles.
- Reduces the appearance of facial expression wrinkles caused by the contraction of those muscles.
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- Attracts and maintains hydration to hold 1000 times its weight in water.
- Prevents transepidermal water loss and protects against free radical damage caused by enviornmental aggressors
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- Straps and transforms free radicals, preventing oxidative damage in the skin.
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- An extract from the berries of Schizandra Chinensis which targets key structural compounds.
- Strengthens the cutaneous stability and lies in the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), which is essential to the structure of the skin.
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- Helps to fight sagging skin by stimulating GAG biosynthesis and increasing the expression of important protein fibers.
- Fresh hyaluronan and stronger collagen fibrils result in a visible remodeling effect and firmer skin.
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- An innovative ingredient that combines a lifting action with anti-aging activity.
- It increases collagen synthesis, so there is a dual action of immediate improvement in skin appearance and anti-aging treatment in the long term.
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- Antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial.
- Treats acne and rosacea.
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| Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) |
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- A form of Acetic Acid used for medium depths peels.
- It removes the outer layers of the skin to reduce the signs of aging, fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
- It may remove pre-cancerous growths and soften scar tissue as well.
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- Antioxidant-rich extract with healing, anti-inflammatory properties
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- An amino acid that assists with the absorption of Ascorbic Acid and encourages fibroblast activity to increase collagen production.
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- Hydrates, emollient, anti-inflammatory, relieves itching and soothes sunburn, stimulates ellular proliferation and aids in tissue repair.
- Also improves skin hydration.
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- A cosmetic ingredient containing a natural active ingredient from nutmeg solubilized in macadamia oil.
- It works naturally and safely on the adipose cells increasing breat volume and improving curves.
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- A natural foaming, cleansing agent that also heals and is an anti-inflammatory.
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- A chain of six amino acids.
- it relaxes facial tension that contributes to lines and wrinkles.
- Researchers think Argireline works by inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters by the brian that tell these facial muscles to tense.
- The result is reduced wrinkles and lines.
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- A plant stem cell which provides the skin with power of protecting and regenerating itself.
- Promotes detoxification, cell lifespan extension and tissue regeneration.
- Resistem helps the skin to build its own anti-aging defense system.
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