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What unique
ingredients are included in our skin care regimen?
Algae
Peptides - This leading-edge ingredient is extracted from
Hawaiian red sea algae. It has a high content of a protein called
hydroxyproline. This unique protein is responsible for helping the
skin to make new collagen. Clinical laboratory testing has proven
that topical application of algae peptides results in a decrease in
the appearance of wrinkles, an increase in skin firmness,
smoothness, and moisture and soothing of irritated skin.
Glycolic (Alpha Hydroxy) Acid -
Glycolic acid occurs naturally as the acid of sugar cane.
Dermatologists have studied its positive effects on our skin for
more than twenty years. Our physician-strength glycolic products are
very effective yet gentle enough for sensitive skin. Glycolic has
been shown to decrease the dead skin layer, increase the thickness
of the living skin, help to even out the skin tone, and keep the
pores clean. It gently sloughs away dull, damaged skin and helps
remove the dead, lackluster looking outer layers of the skin,
leaving the skin with a healthy glow.
Salicylic (Beta Hydroxy) Acid - This
gentle exfoliating ingredient has long been used in dermatologic
preparations, but only recently has it gained popularity and
recognition for effectiveness at gently reversing the signs of aging
skin and keeping the skin surface smooth. Our formulations contain
the maximum allowable concentration for daily skin care products.
They work deep within the skin's surface to unclog pores and remove
dead cells and debris.
Sphingolipids & Ceramides -
These lipids are present in young, healthy skin. They hydrate the
skin by trapping in its natural water content. With aging and
environmental stresses, lipids decrease and our skin appears drier
and more lackluster. Replacement of lipids restores skin moisture
and healthy glow.
Herbal
Extracts - Our unique complex of Kola, Matte and Guarana
extracts has been specially created to soothe and minimize skin
irritation and promote healing. Chamomile is added for its
anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
Hyaluronic Acid - This protein is
found naturally in the deeper layers of our skin (the dermis). It
holds up to 1000 times its weight in water to intensely moisturize
without irritation.
Oxygen Formulations - Oxygen therapy
is the use of oxygen preparations to increase cellular oxygen
consumption. It has been shown that topical oxygen actually
increases the amount of the "energy" source - the
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) present in our cells. This rejuvenates
skin since young cells are richer in intracellular ATP, while aging
cells (and skin exposed to smoke and lack of exercise) have less
ATP.
L-Ascorbic
Acid (Vitamin C) - This antioxidant ingredient is a
photoprotective substance. Although it doesn't work like sunscreen,
studies show that it helps to prevent the microscopic signs of acute
sun damage, the so-called "sunburn cell." We also need
vitamin C to make new collagen in our skin. When topical L-Ascorbic
acid is applied to the surface of the skin, 20 times more vitamin C
is absorbed than when we take it by mouth.
Other Vitamins and Antioxidants -
These nourish the skin and protect against free radical damage. They
also help repair environmentally damaged skin. Titanium Dioxide -
This "non-chemical" sunscreen ingredient is gaining
recognition for two main reasons. First, it is an excellent blocker
of the sun's UVA rays which are responsible for skin aging and skin
cancer. Also, titanium dioxide formulations are gentle enough to be
used on a daily basis on even the most sensitive skin.
Titanium Dioxide - This
"non-chemical" sunscreen ingredient is gaining recognition
for two main reasons. First, it is an excellent blocker of the sun's
UVA rays which are responsible for skin aging and skin cancer. Also,
titanium dioxide formulations are gentle enough to be used on a
daily basis on even the most sensitive skin.
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