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Skin Care Ingredients Glossary
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Name
Benefits
Aloe Vera
Helps moisturize, soothe and regenerate healthy skin cells. Effective with acne and wrinkle skin.
Alpha
Hydroxy
Acids
Are natural, non-toxin substance found in foods and plants. In many skin conditions there is too much thickening of the stratum corneum which is the outer dead layer of skin. Alpha Hydroxy works as fruit acid that soften the "physiological glue" that holds the skin dead cells surface together. Without a build-up of this unused skin surface, the skin can become healthier, youthful, and damage skin can diminished.
Allantoin
A derivative of the herb Comfrey, which is known for its soothing and smoothing properties.  This vital "anti-aging" attribute of Kinetin also appears to extend to our skin cells.
Antioxidant
Free-Radical particles cause our bodies to produce nasty-by-products when exposed to the sun, air pollution, smoking or even alcohol and foods. Antioxidants help stop the damage caused by this and also help the skin fight against wrinkles, bad complexion and signs of skin aging. Among the best are: Beta Carotene, Vitamin A, C, E and herbals: Ginkgo Biloba, Rose Hips, Garlic, Grape seed, Bilberry, Green TEA, Pycnogenol and Seaweed.
Buffer AHAs
The first of its kind in AHAs, so advanced that there is a patent pending on this formulation. Buffer is designed especially for maximum results with minimum irritation.
Caprille/Caprie Triglyceride
Caprille moisturize the skin, these natural fatty acids are needed to maintain the skins moisture without clogging the pores.
Cocoa
Butter
Cocoa Butter is absorbed quickly into the skin to soften, lubricated, moisten and nutrients the skin. Works great to prevent and treat scars, stretch marks, and damage skin
Collagen (protein)
The primary beauty nutrients in the body. Collagen is needed for the strength and support your skin requires to fight wrinkles and retain its youthful resiliency. Research
Chamomile
Chamomile is effective in soothing and healing the surface of the skin. Promotes the regeneration of skin cells.  Research
Clove/
Cinnamon
Clove and Cinnamon Improves circulation and helps stimulate blood flow.
Comfrey
Comfrey encourages the growth of new cells and repair of the skin. Helps protect the skin against aging.
Ginkgo
Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba stimulates circulation, also a powerful antioxidant.
Glycerin
Derived mainly from vegetable fats, it is used as a moisturizer and emollient.
Glycolic
Acid
One of the Alpha Hydroxy Acids family. Derived from sugar cane. One of the most effective AHAs that works the quickest and penetrate skin the deepest for fast results.
Horsetail
A rich organic ingredient that gives the skin a firmer, youthful and smoother look. Horsetail improves elasticity, giving skin the ability to spring back into shape.
Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is the most effective lightening compound on the market today. Because this is a highly concentrated ingredient can cause irritation on sensitive skin and should be use with caution.
Kojic
Acids
This is a natural herb, known for its lightening effects. Because the FDA only allows the use of 2% Hydroquinone in a cosmetic product, Kojic Acid is use to boots the lightening effects.
Jojoba
Oil
Jojoba oil is called "liquid gold" An extraordinary balancing oil, which helps regulate under-active and overactive oil glands.
Liposome
Liposome are advanced natural fatty acids that hold the skins natural moisture in the skin. This is especially important for hydrating dry and aging skin. The lack of moisture is the number one cause of wrinkles and dry skin damage. These fatty acids can come from Lecithin.  
Mint Mint is used for cleansing and stimulating the skin tissue.
Safflower
/Sunflower Oil
These natural oils are rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Works as natural lubrication to moisturizer the skin.
Sage
Sage is an astringent stimulating herb, good for circulation to skin tissues. It contains an estrogen-like active ingredient with a tautening effects on aging skin.
Shea
Butter
Shea Butter is deep penetrating and long acting. Is needed to restore the skin's moisture balance and prevent visible signs of aging and wrinkles.
Squalane
Derived from olives, uses to keep skin soft and supple.
TEA
Tea is excellent for putting oxygen into the skin tissue. This herb also fights Free-Radicals that are aging and destructive to the skin.
Vegetables
Oils (natural)
These beneficial, non-comedogenic oils include Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Almond, Coconut, Peach Kernel, Soy Bean, Jojoba, Sunflower, Peanut, Safflower, Sesame, Lecithin, Olive, Wheat Germ, etc., all rich in unsaturated Fatty Acids, vitamins and minerals so important for proper lubrication of the skin tissue.
Witch
Hazel
Witch Hazel improves skin tone, helps restore circulation and fights broken capillaries. This herb works as a astringent and is great for tired, sluggish, oily, dry, and infected skin.
Micellized
Vitamins
These patent skin vitamins are small molecules vitamins that were specifically developed for topical application. Smaller molecules vitamins results in greater absorption into the skin than any other vitamins.
Vitamin
A
Helps increase skin elasticity to decrease fine lines and bring about healthier, supple skin.
Vitamin
C
Vitamin C and/or Rose Hips helps neutralize free radical activity and promotes collagen synthesis.
Vitamin
E
Known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant properties. Vitamin E helps trap free - radicals before they can damage skin cells
Yerba
Mate
Yerba Mate helps with water retention and cleansing of toxins.

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