Ingredients Flashcards
AHA’s
Glycolic - sugar cane - acne, aging Lactic - sour milk - hydrating (mild) Malic - apples - aging Citric - citrus fruit - antioxidants Tartaric - grapes - pigmentation
Stem Cells
protects skin cells and prevents aging effects caused by free radical damage.
Argirelene
reduces expression line wrinkles by relaxing muscle contraction (Botox effect)
Peptides
Reduces inflammation
Repairs tissue
increase elasticity
improves appearance of wrinkles
Vectorize Technology
delivers encapsulated active ingredients that are time released up to 48 hours which allows for deeper penetration.
Anti-Oxidant
refers to the ability of an ingredient to slow down, prevent, or block oxidation caused by the damaging effects of free radical activity.
examples: Vit. A, C, E
Vit. C (topical)
lightens pigmentation
improves collagen synthesis
anti-oxidant, protects cells from free radical damage