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For years, our formula experts have filtered through the fads, dug deep into the research & delivered medical grade skin care ingredients, backed by science. take a deep dive into the list of ingredients below to learn more.

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AZELAIC ACID

A pharmaceutical anti-puritic agent that provides anti-bacterial and comedolytic effects. It is effective against a number of skin conditions, from mild to moderate breakouts. It helps to stop the growth of bacteria that causes breakouts and keeps pores clean. Azelaic acid is also a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase, delivering whitening benefits to the skin.

Acqua-Biomin Copper Y3

a protein-complexed mineral that provides smoothing, moisturizing and cell-renewing capabilities.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

A four amino acid peptide that improves puffy eye bags by its anti-oedema and anti-glycation effects.

Allantoin

A healing, moisturizing, soothing and anti-irritating, keratolytic and non-toxic agent. It is a valuable cell-proliferating healing agent which stimulates healthy tissue formation, offers pronounced keratolytic and skin softening benefits.

Astaxanthin

Regarded as the strongest anti-oxidant vitamin in nature. It is famous for its “super vitamin E” content. It’s anti-oxidant is 550 times more effective than vitamin E, and it acts as a preventative from free radicals.

ARNICA EXTRACT

Offers anti-inflammatory and stimulating activity. Normalizes superficial microcirculation, activates the reabsorption of cutaneous blood effusion (bruises). Effective against dark circles, improves capillary tissue quality (regeneration of the keratin fiber, regulation of the sebaceous function).

Alfaflor Artemisia

A rare Alpine plant extract rich in essential oil, chlorogenic acid, tannis, and flavonoids. It is has natural anti-oxidative properties. Helps to improve skin texture, making the delicate skin around the eye look smoother.

Argirelox™ Peptide Solution

an active ingredient that fights expression winkless by modulating muscle contraction in the pre-synaptic pathway.

Acetyl TetrapeptidE
-40 Peptide

Like other tetrapeptides, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 is pharmacologically active. In the skin, the compound inhibits the release of interleukins. These are released by the immune system to organise inflammation, which eliminates possible pathogens. In the process, new blood vessels are formed and collagen is broken down.

ARBUTIN

A natural skin-brightening ingredient that targets dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and scars. While it is less potent compared to hydroquinone, it has a stronger safety profile with fewer risks of side effects.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Synthetic peptide made from a protein found in botox. It's primarily used as an active ingredient in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products. It's designed to reduce wrinkles around the eyes and mouth and works in a similar fashion as botox.

Aloe Barbadensis
Leaf Extract

Derived from the aloe vera (true aloe) plant, one of the oldest medicinal plants known. It has remarkable healing abilities because it is a natural oxygenator (drawing and holding oxygen to the skin). It is an effective cellular renewal ingredient as it has a composition similar to that of human blood plasma and sea water. It is extremely soothing, protective and very effective in replenishing lost moisture.

Acetyl hexapeptide
-49 Peptide

A peptide ingredient that reduces the activity of inflammatory markers in skin cells. Acetyl hexapeptide-49 further reduces skin dryness and scaling and improves softness and suppleness in sensitive skin.

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B

BioSulfur

Offers three benefits to breakout prone skin: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and sebum regulating.

burdock

Burdock root has long been used to treat skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the root can help resolve skin issues when it's applied topically to the skin.

Bisabolol

Enhances penetration and efficacy of Retinol. It accelerates healing and is an anti-irritant.

Butylene Glycol

A humectant which help to retain moisture in the skin. It also helps add a layer of softness and improve skin texture.

Bio-Placenta

a bio-technologically produced combination of five synthesized growth factors (EGF, IGF-1, AcidicFGF, Basic FGF, VEGF), Vitamin B9, and Acetylated Glutamine. It is used to support anti-aging benefits. EGF binds to the EGF receptor in the cell, aiding with cell proliferation, survival, and promoting DNA synthesis. By fortifying the presence of the structural tissues in the skin matrix.

Biophytex

Is a synergistic complex of yeast and several botanical extracts rich in saponosides and flavonoids. It strengthens capillaries, reinforcing their resistance and reactivates microcirculation

Bentonite

 An absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate consisting mostly of montmorillonite. Bentonite is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities and chemicals. Green Clay is the most common and the richest in minerals. It has significant absorbing capacity which offers enhanced purifying and mattifying benefits.

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Cariciline® SB

Natural source of Vitamin A. It improves hydration by 90% 1 hour following application.

Cutipure CLR™

An active ideally suited to oily or mixed skin with a poor complexion showing an elevated tendency of formation of pimples, pustules and comedones. Cutipure CLR™ aids in the modulation of elevated sebum production. With strong and versatile anti-inflammatory this synergistic and polyvalent blend helps effectively support oily and acneic skin for quick results. Based on actives from chaulmoogra oil, black cumin oil, manuka oil and magnolia bark.

Caffeine

Is a strong anti-oxidant and skin conditioning agent.

Cucumber Seed Oil

Possesses a remarkable amount of phytosterols, which help skin strengthen its lipid barrier, restoring proper moisture balance, smoothing the skin’s surface and improving skin elasticity.

Centella Asiatica
Stems GX

Is a plant stem cell extract that protects the capillary wall and environment from degratory external attacks.

citric acid

A protective antioxidant, and corrective anti-aging acid. This acid also helps reverse the signs of photodamage. Citric Acid works by exfoliating the upper layer of dead skin cells to help clean pores, even out the skin tone while softening and smoothing the skin.

Comfrey Extract

Potent skin-healing agent particularly beneficial for sensitive skin. It aids in wound repair, accelerates skin healing, and possesses anti-inflammatory activity.

Corum Peptide 8813TM

Is a lipopeptide that stimulates collagen and glycosaminogly and can synthesis and strengthen connective tissues.

calamine

Is traditionally used to relieve itching and soothe minor skin irritations. It offers a counter-irritant effect following application as it evaporates producing a cooling effect.

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Defensil®- Plus

A highly effective treatment that alleviates stressed, sensitive and irritable skin. The special properties of Blackcurrant Seed oil and Balloon Vine extract in combination with Sunflower Oil Concentrate effectively reduce inflammatory processes and replenish the damaged skin barrier. Defensil®-Plus markedly relieves dry, itchy, allergy-prone skin.

Diamond Extract

Pulverized synthetic diamonds which provide conditioning benefits and provide an intense and unique sense of extravagance and exclusivity.

dandelion

Dandelion root extract increases the generation of new skin cells, which could slow the aging process. Dandelion extract may reduce skin inflammation and irritation while also increasing hydration and collagen production.

Dermocea

An extract blend of sucrose and two red seaweeds. This active improves the skin status by targeting both the epidermis and dermis. It promotes epidermal cell differentiation, a restructuring of the epidermis and reinforces the skin integrity.

Delisens SolutionTM

An innovative hexapeptide that relieves itching while helping sensitive skin to recover its physiological tolerance threshold.

Dermapeptide PF

A revolutionary peptide concept that revitalizes skin and produces an array of anti-aging benefits.

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E

EyeserylTMPeptide Solution

is a tetrapeptide complex which offers anti-oedema properties.

Euphrasia Officinalis Extract 

Euphrasia Officinalis' (Eyebright) astringent properties account for its usefulness as a topical treatment for under-eye puffiness and dark circles. It counteracts inflammation and reduces mucous drainage, thanks to its high levels of iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, and tannins.

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F

Ferulic Acid

Is an antioxidant which neutralizes free radicals and helps to prevent damage to cells caused byultraviolet light. Exposure to ultraviolet light actually increases the antioxidant potency of Ferulic Acid.

Fision Instant LiftTM

A natural active which provides immediate skin firming and anti-wrinkle effect.

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G

Glycerin

Is a humectant, which is a moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of the skin from deeper levels of the skin and the air. It can increase skin hydration, relieve dryness and refresh the skins surface. It is also an emollient, which means its can soften the skin.

Giant Sea Kelp Extract

offers a natural source of moisture which softens and helps skin to retain it's moisture.

Green Tea Extract

An effective free-radical scavenger. It contains EGCG compounds that reactivate skin cells that are being attacked by UV aggression and other environmental factors. Green Tea is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants known.

Gardenia Stems GX™

A plant stem cell extract providing multi-level protection of the collagen network by boosting new collagen synthesis and combating collagen loss.

Glycolic Acid

 found in sugar cane, glycolic acid acts by dissolving the intercellular cement responsible for abnormal cell build-up. Improves skin hydration by enhanced moisture uptake as well as increased binding of water to the stratum corneum. Effective in helping clear the pores of oily-prone skin; smoothing fine lines in older, photo-aged skin and diminishing age spots.

Gatuline® In-tense

A naturally derived anti-aging active extracted from the flowers of the Acmella. It is used in skincare formulations which target lack of resilience and firmness.

Guaiazulene

Is an antioxidant. It is a dark blue crystalline hydrocarbon derivative of azulene, the blue coloured constituent of chamomile oil promoting new collagen synthesis and combating collagen loss.

Glycoderm P

Is an intensive hydration complex. It is a liposomal delivery of unique moisturizing factors which have a beneficial effect on the epidermis based on its supply of phospholipids and ceramides, which result in a restoration of the typical “brick-and-mortar“ structure of the skin.

Glycerin

Is a humectant, which is a moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of the skin from deeper levels of the skin and the air. It can increase skin hydration, relieve dryness and refresh the skins surface. It is also an emollient, which means its can soften the skin.

Glycoderm P

Contains liposomes based on plant-derived lipids with encapsulated hyaluronic acid and blossom honey. Glycoderm restores the lipid barrier of the Stratum Corneum of dry and fissured skin.

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H

Hyaluronic Acid

Promotes healthier more supple skin, while reducing fine lines and wrinkles and retaining moisture in the skin, creating a plumping effect.

Helichrysum Extract

 A free radical scavenger inhibits oxidases and ROS formation. It offers anti-microbial and purifying benefits. Has amazing reparative qualities and can help in the healing of scars, acne, and stretch marks.

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K

Kaolin Clay

Is an all-natural ingredient that has the ability to draw impurities such as dirt, dead skin cells and residue left behind from the use of cosmetic products, as well as other toxins without robbing skin of its natural moisture. Kaolin is also rich in essential and trace minerals. These vital minerals are deposited into the skin when Kaolin clay is used topically.

Kojic Acid

Is used as a skin toner and lightener. By inhibiting melanin production, it effectively helps to balance skin tones, fading dark spots and freckles caused by sun exposure, aging, and cutaneous hyperpigmentation.

Kakadu Plum Extract

provides powerful antioxidant/free radical scavenging support and protection from the effects of UV exposure.

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L

Lactic Acid

An alpha hydroxy acid with a larger molecular size than glycolic acid. Increases skin’s hydration, pliability and flexibility, excellent for more sensitive skin, dark or hyperpigmented skin. Lactic Acid helps to refresh the skins surface. It is also an emollient, which means its can soften the skin.

Leontopodium
Alpinum Extract

A plant stem cell extract derived from the famous mountain flower, Edelweiss. It goes by the trade name Majestem and the manufacturer claims that it has a visible lifting action.

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M

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Form of Vitamin C that is considered stable and is an effective antioxidant for skin. This form of Vitamin C is also known to increase skin's hydration levels as well as being effective for calming factors in skin that can lead to excess oil and signs of sensitization.

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Is a liposomal active derived from the stem cells of a rare Swiss apple. It is used in skincare to protect longevity and increase the vitality of skin stem cells.

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N

Niacinamide

is a form of Vitamin B3, a water-soluble vitamin. It is a skin conditioning agent with smoothing and hydrating properties. It helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while strengthing skin barrier. Niacinamide also helps fight dullness and uneven skin tone, protects skin from UV rays minimizes pores and regulates sebum production.

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O

Organic Arctium
Lappa Root

This has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has some anti-fungal and seborrhoea regulation magic powers that make the ingredient especially useful for greasy and flaky, agin skin.

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P

Patch20

A powerful ‘anti-thirst’ moisturising actives which provide immediate and lasting hydration restoring the quality of the skin barrier.

Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids

Helps to free the skin from dirt, contamination and impurities while keeping the skin hydrated and soft.

Phloretin

Is a natural source anti-oxidant which offers a wide range of skin conditioning benefits such as, neutralizes damaging free radicals, improving cell turnover and lightens signs of discolouration.

Phytocoll

Duplicates the aesthetics of mammalian collagen while delivering enhanced levels of moisture.

Peptides

Are the building blocks of collagen and elastin fibers that are found in our skin. They tell the body to produce even more collagen.

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R

retinol

Retinoids reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin color. Additional benefits include fading age spots and softening rough patches of skin.

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S

Salicylic Acid

Is a ‘keratolytic’ as it breaks down and exfoliates dead skin cells. Salicylic acid is beneficial for the blocked pores (comedonal) type of acne because it penetrates the hair follicle and helps prevent pores from getting clogged. It is also beneficial for minor lightening of discolouration or hyperpigmentation that result from the acne.

Sodium PCA

is a natural moisturizing factor.

sulphur

Offers three benefits to breakout prone skin: anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and sebum regulating.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Is actually derived from Hyaluronic Acid, but in salt form. It has the ability to penetrate into deeper layers of the skin, and also attracts and binds water. This effect can plump the skin, thus reducing fine lines and winkles while deeply hydrating.

Sunflower Seed Oil

Because of its light texture and absorbability it makes it the perfect under eye ingredient. It helps moisturize and protect the eye area with its emillient properties. It is high in vitamin E which is essential for preventing damage to the skin cells by UV light or UVA from the sun.

Sculptessence

Purified polyholosides derived from linseed. It offers skin stability and remodelling benefits.

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T

Tego Stemlastin
(Algae Extract)

Naturally derived from Cyanidium Caldarium Algae which is rich in extremolytes-like mineral nutrients, amino acids and polyphenols and GABA (gamma amino butryric acid). Stimulates epidermal stem cells and dermal fibroblasts. Significantly supports the maintenance of epidermal stem cell activity encouraging skin rejuvenation.

Telangyn Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40

Tetrapeptide that decreases the appearances of facial redness and telangiectasia caused by an exaggerated inflammatory response. Telangyn reduces the release of interleukins (IL-6 and IL-8) induced by 37-amino-acid peptide (LL-37), cathelicidin over expressed in skin disorders with erythema.

titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide is used in mineral-based sunscreens to help reflect and scatter UVA and UVB rays. Because titanium dioxide can help prevent sunburn and sun damage, SPF products with this ingredient can generally be used by all skin types looking to protect their skin from the sun.

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V

vitamin a

Vitamin A helps to speed up healing, prevent breakouts and support the skin's immune system and it promotes natural moisturising - which means it helps to hydrate the skin effectively, giving it a radiant glow. It assists in promoting and maintaining a healthy dermis and epidermis; the top two layers of your skin.

10% Vitamin C

Vitamin C has many benefits for the skin, including its ability to even out skin tone and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While this powerhouse ingredient is well-known for its skin-brightening benefits, research also shows it can shield skin from the visible impacts of environmental stressors, including free radical damage. This synergy of mitigating problems both before and after they occur makes vitamin C a force to be reckoned with.

vitamin e

 Treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. Vitamin E is just one of the antioxidants touted as a potential acne treatment. Nutritionally speaking, Vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory, which means it can help with cell regeneration and is also thought that these properties may specifically help with inflammatory acne.

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W

Witch Hazel

Is a plant distillate that is naturally antibacterial and can effectively remove dirt and oil from skin without over drying. It helps control oil production on the skin, maintaining a normal balance between oily and dry.

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Y

Yeast Extract
(Pseudo Collagen)

This a Vegan form of Collagen helping to moisturize, strengthen and encourage the renewal of cells. This results in firmer, plumper more youthful looking skin.

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Z

zinc oxide

Can help prevent and alleviate inflammation and scarring associated with acne. Zinc absorbsthe amount of natural oil (sebum) produced in the skin. It also helps heal damaged skin around acne as it offers antiseptic benefits that help prevent infection.

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