Acetyl hexapeptide 3

disturbs the physiological reactions leading to mimetic muscle contractions, and reduces their quantity and intensity.

Adenosine diphosphate

(ADP) (wikipedia.com) Product of ATP. ADP is converted back to ATP by ATP synthesis. An important energy transfer molecule in cells. An ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for storage.

Adenosine 5”-triphosphate

(ATP) An energy carrying molecule that is able to store and transport energy within cells. Signals cells to keep acting healthy.

Aesculus Hippocastanum

supports microcirculation and relieves edema.

Alcloxa

(allantoin plus aluminum chlorhydrate) is a mild astringent and antiseptic.

Allantoin

reduces skin folds in depth.

Aloe barbadensis

is emollient, decongests and soothes.

Aluminum oxide and polyethylene microspherules

act in unison to smoothe wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks and local hyper-keratosis.

Arbutus unedo

is an antibacterial.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

is a plant extract with powerful bleaching properties.

Arginine PCA

is a highly penetrative amino acid that bonds to the skin to form a persistent film that promotes the penetration of other ingredients. This film is not affected by changes in the ambient humidity and does not affect the hydration of the skin’s surface.

Arnica montanais

stimulates circulation and promotes the removal of wastes from the skin.

Atelocollagen

has a finer cohesion of collagen fibers that act to firm slackened tissue immediately.

Basal Membrane

Cells that line the inside surface of skin that separate the skin from fat and muscle. The bottom layer of cells that cover the surface of the body rest on the basal lamina. Composed of type IV collagen, laminin, and fibronectin.

Botanical extracts

of aloe barbadensis, calendula officinalis, citrus dulcis, citrus limonum work together to decongest and reduce irritation.

Botanical microcomplex

of arnica montana, escin, betula alba, hedera helix, focus vesiculosus, spiraea ulmaria, and vitis vinifera eliminate edema and break down fats.

Caffeine

combats water retention.

Calendula officinalis

is an emollient with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and wound healing properties.

Camelia oleifera

has anti-inflammatory and fat dissolving properties.

Capric triglyceride

is an emollient with excellent spreading and product penetration properties.

Centella asiatica

reduces edema.

Ceramide 3 and song-yi extract,

in their liposome form, develop both a surface and in-depth hydrating action and improve the cohesion between dermal structures.

Chamomilla recutita

neutralizes irritants, repairs, soothes, and revitalizes the skin.

Chitosan

is a naturally hydrophilic substance obtained through sea shells that exhibits moisturizing, protective and softening capabilities.

Citrus amara

is a mild astringent and antiseptic.

Corn gluten amino acids

improve cutaneous resiliency by regenerating tissues.

Cucumis sativus

is a cucumber extract that binds moisture, soothes, refreshes and softens. It has also been shown to strengthen skin’s acid mantle.

Cupressus sempervirens

balances the oligoelements responsible for tissue hydration and turgor.

Cystineis

a natural moisturizing factor, helps normalize oil gland secretion, promotes wound healing and controls the proper functioning of the sebaceous gland.

Dermis

(pg.com) Second layer of the skin it contains blood vessels, nerves, hair roots and sweat glands. Also contains three types of tissues collagen, elastic tissue, and recticular fibers.

DHEA

Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that signals sebum production. Quickly drops off in production in the mid twenties. Stimulates skin cell growth, builds collagen, and elastin.