Dr. Renaud Active Ingredients Flashcards
What is Acerola Secrets? (little R beside the name) Hint "Barbados Cherry" List qualities (2)
It is a small exotic fruit
- rich in Vit C & Malic Acid
- allows to hydrate the epidermis ; brighten the complexion while improving skin’s tonicity & elasticity
What is Alpha-Hydroxy Acids?
also known as “AHA”
4 things this does
List the 5 AHA’S
Glycolicc Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid
Natural compounds found in some fruits, milk, and in the skin = Keratin modulators
- normalize keratin by promoting exfoliation, accerlating formation of new cells
- attenuate looks of wrinkles & fine lines
- favour skin’s hydration
- brighten complexion & reduce intensity of brown spots
What is Allantoin? List qualities (2)
Derivative of uric acid ; softening agent
- promotes healing
- favours better cutaneous absorption of active ingredients associated with
What is Aloe Vera? List qualities (4)
Extracted from leaves of Aloe Vera Linne plant
- hydrates
- relieves itching
- soothes superficial redness
- favours cell regeneration
What is Anasenyl (R)?
List quality & 4 inflammatory mediators
-Unique vegetal compound
- it’s regulating capacity on inflammatory mediators
(licorice, horse chestnut, caffeine, zinc salt)
What is Anti-aging Phyto-complex? List qualities (4)
Mixture extracts from hops, rosemary, horsetail, pine & lemon
- rich in antioxidants, Vit C, and organic silicon
- reduces the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines
- fights skin’s flaccidity
- stimulates the cutatenous microcirculation
Define Anti-elastase Complex
2 major factors
An extract from Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor), rich in small sugars
- improves water circulation in the skin
- increases the capacity to retain water by regulating the levels of hyaluronic acid at the heart of the epidermis
Define Argan Oil
List 2 factors
Argan Oil contains up to 80% unsaturated fatty acids, mainly Oleic Acid (45%) and Linoleic Acid (35%)
- regulates the permeability and barrier function of the cell membrane
- prevents premature aging of the skin
What is Argireline (R)?
Hint “Inspired from the use of Botox”
2 qualities
A unique hexapeptide made from advanced technology with anti-aging properties, derived from combinatorial chemisty
- promotes muscular relaxation ; reduces depth of wrinkles
- prevents cutaneous ageing induced by repeated facial contraction
What is Azulene?
3 words description
Extract of German Chamomile
-Softening, soothing, anti-inflammatory properties
What are Bamboo Spheres?
List 2 factors
Obtained through a particular exudate gathered from the Tabashir Bamboo stems ; largest, softest spheres
- eliminates the upper layers of dead cells
- cleanses impurities of the epidermis ; revealing complexion’s glow
Define Bearberry Extract
List main quality
Bearberry Extract contains flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that inhibit glycation and oxidation phenomena of collagen, elastin, fibronectin & hyaluronic acid
- reinforces antioxidant defences of cells
What is Bioecocomplex?
It’s a sugar molecular that is obtained through biotechnology ; restore & maintain healthy skin, clear of blemishes
Biofiltrate of Lactobacillus casei
This is rich in lactic acid and amino acids ; helps skin maintain optimal hydration levels
This is composed of extracts from Morus Nigra (Mulberry Tree), Saxifraga sarmentosa (Saxifrage, Scutellaria baicalensis (Scutellaria) and Vitis vinifera (Grape).
Bio-illuminating complex ; inhibits a enzyme that promotes tanning = helps lightens complexion & brown spots, softens, anti aging properities
