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AHA found natually in Milk & sugars - breaks down bonds between cells to allow easier exfoliation of surface cells, hydrates skin, inhibits skin discoloration
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Active compound in Chamomile, anit-imflammatory
**Most potent topical for inflammation
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Can be found in wheat germ, sycamore leaves, bark of chestnut tree & comfrey root
Inhibits growh of certain strains of bacteria and soothes |
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| Anti-bacterial, oftening, soothing, cuts inflammation due to UV exposure |
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| AHA precursor, strong anti-inflammatory, recudes acne lesions, moisturizing, barrier-strengthening properties, scavanges free-radicals, protecting skin from UV |
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| Anti-bacterial melanogenesis hihibitor, chelates copper away from tyrosinase, decreases # of melanosomes & dendrites, reduces hyperpigmentation |
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| Flaking agent & Keratolytic - Low Concentration: Antiseptic & anti-itch agent |
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Form of B Vitamin, Niacin (B3) - Reduces Rosacea & Breakouts, Increases ceramide & fatty acid levels=hydration
Reduces water loss better than petrolatum |
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| fermented enzymatically predigested whole pumpkin, producing benefits of pumpkin (?) |
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Sodium Salt of hylauronic acid, lubricating qualities, Holds 1000x its weight in water
cell protection, hydration, lubrication, structural integrity of tissues |
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Lightening existing or preventing further hyperpigmentation,
wheyat, berries, coffee, tea - inhibits binding of copper to tyrosinase & induces melanocyte-specific cytotoxicity |
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Melanogenesis inhibitor supresses tyrosinase production & kills malfunctioning melanocytes without injuring healthy tissue
Anti-bacterial, Anti-microbial - normalizes keratinization in skin |
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| Agents used topically to stimulate healthy cell proliferation |
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| A phytoalexin from red grape skins (antioxidant), excellent in controlling inflammation (acute/chronic), acts as an MMPi by preventing cox production, key enzyme in inflammation response |
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| essential part of natural moisture factor in human skin, responsible for re-hydration of stratum corneum & increases ability to retain moisture |
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Blend of red & brown algae, encourages micro-capillary hyperpermeability & dilation, reduces redness & inflammation
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