Glossary

Active Glow™

A combination of light diffusing pigments and skin barrier protectants. Skin brightener, instantly improves skin tone and texture Contained in: AM Protection Cream

Aquaxyl

Helps cells retain moisture

Biocell SOD / Superoxide Dismutase

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, protection against super-oxidized free radicals, UV-protection

BioDynes

Glycosaminoglycans – stimulates production of soluble elastin, wrinkle reduction

Bio-Protect4 Complex™

A combination of superoxide dismutase (an enzymatic antioxidant), olive plant extract and red algae. The complex of ingredients protect and detoxify the skin. Contained in: AM Protection Cream

Chromolume

A non-hydroquinone complex that includes Sepiwhite and Phytosphingosine. It works as a pigment fighting and redness reducing agent. Contained in: PM Rejuvenation Cream

Dermplex™

A combination of powerful anti-aging stimulating peptides and stabilized retinol, which helps strengthen and support the skin structure. Contained in: PM Reversal Serum

Glycosaminoglycans

GAGs are critical components of the tissue. They attract water molecules, so they aid in water retention, which helps lubricate joints, tissues and cartilage.

Helio3

Red Algae, offers protection from sundamage

Hyaluronic acid

A glycosaminoglycan found in human connective tissue, hyaluronic acid acts as a hydrator, cell protector, cushioning agent and space filler, while delivering important nutrients to the skin.

Kojic Acid

A whitener/brightener, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial.

Licorice PTH

Inhibits melanin production

Manoliva

For anti-pollution, contains active olive polyphenols and manganese gluconate. Stimulates cell survival, deflects everyday pollutants, detoxifies the skin.

MultiFruit Extract

Bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon – containing AHAs to increase rate of cell renewal

Okinacea

Japanese sea grape extract with hydrolyzed rice proteins – for fine lines and wrinkles, improves firmness of skin, stimulates collagen, helps the communication between dermis and epidermis, renews extracellular matrix

Peptides

Peptides are short segments of 3 to 5 amino acids, which form naturally during the breakdown of collagen. In skin care products, they provide a signal to the skin to produce more collagen. They can also deliver copper, an important nutrient for skin healing.

Phytosphingosine

A defender of the skin barrier, phytosphingosine is an anti microbial agent with skin calming benefits. It helps to relieve the discomfort of dry, aging skin. Reduces redness and inhibits growth of micro-organisms on skin. Contained in: PM Rejuvenation Cream

Sepiwhite

Age spot fader, controls hyperpigmentation, maintains integrity of skin, inhibits melanogenesis and melanin synthesis. An alternative to hydroquinone, Sepiwhite is composed of undecylenoyl phenylalanine. It acts as a skin lightener when it inhibits melanotropin, thereby preventing the formation of melanin and unwanted skin pigmentation. Contained in: PM Rejuvenation Cream

Stabilized retinol / RetiStar

Increases skin turnover, improves fine lines and wrinkles, normalizes epidermis and skin pigmentation. A cosmetic ingredient that is structurally similar to all-trans-retinoic acid, or ATRA. Retinol has been shown to be effective in the treatment of photodamage. Contained in: PM Reversal Serum

SymGlucan®

Moisturizer, stimulates collagen synthesis, UV-protection

SynColl

A small peptide that reduces wrinkles, boosts collagen production

Uniprotect 3

Protects against protein damage, stimulates protein repair, UV-protection