Multi-functional

Question 1

Albastim

Answer 1

1. complex of safflower seed, sunflower fractions and mulberry leaves
2. multi-functional anti-aging: strong moisturizer, double exfoliator, anti-inflammatory(brightening), firming
3. increases strength and cohesion of SC; retinol and glucosamine-like effect for dual exfoliation;
4. tests/proof:
   
   • in-vivos: wrinkle reduction, hydration, smoothing, exfoliation, brightening, skin irritation, firming, anti-sagging

Question 2

Benoiderm

Answer 2

1. exopolysaccharide from Brittany, France
2. moisturizes, exfoliates, healthy corneocytes, stimulates skin’s defense
3. stimulates HA synthesis, improves skin’s natural exfoliation process, balances ratio of P.acnes to S.epidermidis
4. tests/proof: single application to 4 week results
   -doubles cell renewal in 1 week
   -stimulates HA synthesis
   -improving skin renewal and water memory
   increases smoothness
   -increases synthesis of 9 genes, esp. NICE, which
   strengthen SC, reduces sensitivity and visible pores
   -increases innate immunity and decreases pro-
   inflammatory mediators (4 weeks)
   -decreases P.acnes growth and increases
   S.epidermidis (4 weeks)

Question 3

BV-OSC

Answer 3

1. stable Vit C ester that breaks down into ascorbic acid
2. brightening, anti-aging
3. anti-oxidant that inhibits melanogenesis; reduces oxidative stress & inflammation; stimulates collagen production; reverses blue light damage; protects DNA
4. tests/proof:
   
   • in vivo pic: reduces visible age spots at 3% & 10%
   • in vivo picture: reduces wrinkles (8 weeks)
   • outperforms other forms of Vit C
   • penetrates better than Ascorbyl Glucoside
   • PP-2 and PP-15 increase absorption of BV-OSC