Ingredients Flashcards

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AHA’s

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Glycolic - sugar cane - acne, aging
Lactic - sour milk - hydrating (mild)
Malic - apples - aging
Citric - citrus fruit - antioxidants
Tartaric - grapes - pigmentation
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Stem Cells

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protects skin cells and prevents aging effects caused by free radical damage.

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3
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Argirelene

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reduces expression line wrinkles by relaxing muscle contraction (Botox effect)

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Peptides

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Reduces inflammation
Repairs tissue
increase elasticity
improves appearance of wrinkles

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Vectorize Technology

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delivers encapsulated active ingredients that are time released up to 48 hours which allows for deeper penetration.

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Anti-Oxidant

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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

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Vit. C (topical)

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lightens pigmentation
improves collagen synthesis
anti-oxidant, protects cells from free radical damage

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