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Scosh Skincare & Makeup
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A
| ALBUMEN |
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SOURCE: |
Simple protein that is soluble in water and coagulated by heat from egg white (ovalbumin), milk (lactalbumin), vegetables and fruit |
|
BENEFITS: |
Tightens and strengthens the skin, emulsifier. Conditions skin and hair. |
| ALOE VERA GEL |
|
SOURCE: |
Derived from
Chamomile, or synthetic |
|
BENEFITS: |
Relieves pain
and inflammation of sunburn, refreshing, healing
agent, humectant and emollient, softens skin,
soothing, absorbing, sun protection, skin hydration
UV absorption. |
| ALPHA BISABOLOL |
|
SOURCE: |
Derived from
Chamomile, or synthetic |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-inflammatory, soothing, anti-irritant, healing,
anti-pyretic, anti-burn. |
| ALPHA HYDROXY ACID |
|
|
AHA's are
water soluble acids derived from plants and milk
sources. Citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid,
malic acid, tartaric are all AHA’s. Alpha Hydroxy
Acids are very popular and used in numerous
exfoliating products and treatments. Because of
their exfoliating properties, care must be practiced
n conjunction with proper sun protection. |
| ALPHA TOCOPHEROL,
Vitamin E |
|
SOURCE: |
Cereal germ
oils, wheat germ oil |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-oxidant/free radical scavenger in the lipid or
fatty component of the skin. Heals and repairs
tissue. Fat-soluble anti-oxidant and free radical
scavenger. Heals and repairs damaged tissues and in
reducing scars. It is also a photoprotectant, and
helps protect the cellular membrane from free
radical damage. |
| AMINO ACIDS |
|
SOURCE: |
Body’s
building blocks of proteins, synthesized by living
cells or are obtained as essential components of the
diet. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Nutritive,
helps water penetrate the skin, enhances water
retention and skin moisturization, have a
reinforcing effect of the elasticity of the horny
layer. |
| AMINOGUANIDINE |
|
SOURCE: |
Turnip juice,
mushrooms, corn germ, rice hulls, mussels |
|
BENEFITS: |
Harnesses the
destructive energies of free radicals and conditions
collagen to resist A.G.E. Helps support healthy
collagen structure. Anti-oxidant. |
| ANTIOXIDANT |
|
|
Antioxidants
are free radical scavengers, neutralizing them
before they get a chance to do harm to your body.
They get their name from their ability to inhibit
oxidation. There are lots of different substances we
call antioxidants, including many vitamins and
minerals. Of course, not all antioxidants are
created equal, and some of the most powerful,
polyphenol antioxidants, are found in great
abundance in pomegranate juice. |
| ARBUTIN |
|
SOURCE: |
Leaves from
the heath family, Vaccinium, including blueberries,
cranberries and bearberries and most pear plants |
|
BENEFITS: |
Chiral skin
lightener, melanocyte friendly, tyrosinase
inhibitor, anti-oxidant, skin conditioner,
anti-infection. One of the strongest natural
tyrosine inhibitors. |
| ARGININE |
|
SOURCE: |
Nuts,
especially almonds and walnuts, legumes such as
fresh beans, lentils, alfalfa, snow peas, garlic and
onion. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Semi-essential
amino acid, converts in body to Nitric Oxide which
has the ability to open up blood vessels,
responsible for securing nitrogen-based spin traps
in the skin thereby thwarting runaway free-radical
production. Conditions skin and hair. |
| ASCORBIC ACID,
Vitamin C |
|
SOURCE: |
Citrus fruits |
|
BENEFITS: |
Preservative,
anti-oxidant, skin lightening, the most effective
aqueous anti-oxidant in human serum, stimulates and
supports those enzymes in the skin that produce and
maintain collagen and elastin. Is a good pH
adjustor. |
| AZELAIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Created by
oxygenating Oleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid
found in milk fats, a dietary component of whole grain cereals and animal products. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Pigment
emulsifier (skin lightening), inhibits tyrosinase
activity. Exfoliant and pH adjustor. |
| AZULENE EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Blue to
greenish black hydrocarbon of chamomile flower. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-inflammatory and soothing. Coloring agent.
Moisturizer. |
B
| BALM MINT ESSENTIAL
OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Leaves and
tops of the balm mint |
|
BENEFITS: |
Antiseptic,
tonic. |
| BENZOYL PEROXIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Made from
light coal tar and contains about 70% benzene and
20-30% Toluene. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Drying agent
in cosmetics, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and
anti-fungal. |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL |
|
SOURCE: |
Jasmine,
Hyacinth and other plants |
|
BENEFITS: |
Preservative,
solvent, topical antiseptic, fragrance component,
decreases viscosity. |
| BETA-CAROTENE,
Pro-vitamin A |
|
SOURCE: |
Sweet
potatoes, carrots, apricots, spinach, collard
greens, canned pumpkin, cantaloupe. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-carcinogenic, powerful anti-oxidant, free
radical scavenger in the lipid or fatty component of
skin, precursor of Vitamin A in the body, enhances
normal communication between cells, inhibits the
oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. |
| BETA- FRUCTAN,
Fructose |
|
SOURCE: |
Chains of
glucose molecules from the Date Palm. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Controls the
skin's moisture retention with immune cells helping
the skin to self-moisturize, botanical moisturizer,
escorts Vitamin C to cell walls to rejuvenate the
skin and enhance synthesis. Escorts Vitamin C to the
cells, promotes better quality collagen and elastin,
dissolves external dirt and internal waste, supplies
nitrogen to the skin, helps strengthen the skin's
immune cells, is an amino sugar that bolsters the
skin's ability to moisturize, strengthen and
generally defend itself. |
| BETA-GLUCOSAMINE |
|
SOURCE: |
Grain,
shellfish and lichen, synovial fluid. |
|
BENEFITS: |
D-beta-glucosamine is “skin food”, an ingredient
that makes up the skin structure. This aminosugar is
a component of hyaluronic acid, one of the
glycosaminoglycans (polysaccharide chains) that make
up the extracellular matrix (“ground substance”) of
the dermis, which contains elastin and collagen.
These compounds bind water and are involved in the
maintenance of the water and salt balance of the
skin. |
| BETA HYDROXY ACID,
BHA’s |
|
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Salicylic
Acid. Beta Hydroxy Acids BHA’s are able to penetrate
into the pore, which contains sebum, and exfoliate
the dead skin cells that are built up inside the
pore and around the orifice of the follicle. BHA's
digest only the surface cells, do not affect the
protective matrix (transepidermal water barrier) and
is non-drying with a gentle exfoliation. |
| BIOTIN, Vitamin H,
Vitamin B factor |
|
SOURCE: |
Every living
cell, yeast and milk. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Texturizer,
healing properties, needed to stimulate healthy
circulation of red blood cells, helps with
dermatitis. Used to clarify and regenerate the skin. |
| BISABOLOL |
|
SOURCE: |
A myrrh-type
gum resin obtained from African trees. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-inflammatory, reduces sensitivity, wound
healer, antipyretic (reduces fever), anti-burn,
anti-irritant and soothing. |
| BOLDINE EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Boldo (Peumus
Boldus Mol) tree. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-oxidant,
anti-inflammatory, protects cells and prevents
peroxidation, is calming, inhibits intra-cellular
oxidants. |
| BROMELAIN |
|
SOURCE: |
Enzymes from
pineapple. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Removes dead
skin cells, rejuvenates, moisturizes and softens
skin. |
| BUTCHERBROOM
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Roots of the
Butcher’s Broom shrub. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Strengthens
capillary walls, vasoconstrictor, increases
circulation, anti-inflammatory, helps tone and
relieves puffiness. |
C
| CAFFEINE |
|
SOURCE: |
Coffee beans,
kola nuts, tea. |
|
BENEFITS: |
De-puffing, a
prophylactic effect and a synergistic effect in an
adrenaline type environment, keeping fat from
re-depositing without promoting increased fat cell
populations, helps stimulate and burn fat. |
| CALAMINE POWDER |
|
SOURCE: |
Zinc oxide
mixed with Ferric oxide. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Mildly
astringent and cooling qualities for sunburned or
irritated skin. |
| CALCIFEROL, Vitamin
D |
|
SOURCE: |
Citrus fruit
peels, sunflower seeds. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Skin healing
properties, important factor in epidermal cell
turnover. |
| CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC
TRIGLYCERIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Coconut oil. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Emollient, has
good spreading properties, promotes penetration and
pigment dispersions. |
| CASCARILLA BARK
ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Bark from
Cascarilla Bark tree. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-bacterial, moisturizing, softens skin,
flavoring. |
| CASSIA BETA-GLYCAN
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Bark from
Cassia Angustifolia Vahl. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Leaves a
filmogenic, bio-substantive, velvety feel to the
skin, moisturizing, is a plant Hyaluronic which
retains water in skin. |
| CASTOR OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Seed from
castor oil plant. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Emollient,
penetrates skin easily, softens skin, and improves
look/texture of skin. |
| CELLULOSE |
|
SOURCE: |
Plants |
|
BENEFITS: |
Emulsifier,
thickener, resists bacterial decomposition, gives
uniform viscosity to products. |
| CERAMIDES,
Sphingolipids |
|
SOURCE: |
Egg yolk |
|
BENEFITS: |
Ceramides
repair the corneum layer in cases of dry skin and
improve skin hydration. |
| CHIRAL/CHIRALITY |
|
|
Chiral is the
delivery system used by Scosh Skincare. It delivers
ingredients into the skin so they do not lay on top
of the skin. Every molecule found in nature is
Chiral. (‘kī-rul’, is Greek for hands.) Chiral
molecules are identical mirror images of each other,
meaning they have a "left" and a "right" chemical
orientation, much like our hands. The skin is
comprised of millions of chiral receptors, which
dictate instructions to the cells. Only through
receptors can the body access nutrients, drugs, and
locally applied products. Applying the wrong chiral
twin to the skin results in either poor response,
irritation or no effectiveness. It’s like trying to
put a right-handed glove on your left hand, it
simply doesn't work. For a product to be optimally
effective, it must be received by a specific
receptor, therefore chirally correct. Scosh products
fit because they are chirally correct. They are more
concentrated, more effective and less irritating
than any other product available today.
The chiral process is so effective that the FDA
mandated all new pharmaceuticals must be chirally
formulated (if possible) prior to being introduced
to the public. In 2001, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
was shared by three scientists who devised
techniques for and the use of chiral catalysts. |
| CHOLIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Aloe saponins |
|
BENEFITS: |
Helps dry
sebum and control oil, stimulates (D-) ceramide
production in skin, inhibits lipogenesis, and
emulsifies sebaceous lipids. |
| COLLAGEN |
|
SOURCE: |
Bovine cells. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Used to fill
out acne scars and other depressions like wrinkles
by injection, anti-irritant film former keeping the
moisture in the skin. |
| CRANBERRY ENZYMES |
|
SOURCE: |
Cranberries |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, nourishes skin. |
D
| D20 |
|
SOURCE: |
Saline lakes
and deep sea water |
|
BENEFITS: |
Calming,
moisturizing, more resistant to evaporation and more
protective and ‘plumping’ than normal water on the
skin. Has a remarkable protective and preserving
action on tissue, apparently due to stabilization of
membranes or membranous structures. Accelerates
regeneration of tissues from radiation, conditions
cell’s surface, anti-bacterial, moister than regular
water, extra moist and protective form of H20,
resists transporting reactive oxygen and other
free-radicals to their sites of tissue damage. |
DATE SEED |
|
SOURCE: |
Fruit of the
date |
|
BENEFITS: |
Exfoliates,
removes dead skin cells, and polishes skin. |
| DEUTERIUM
OXIDE/HEAVY WATER/D2O |
|
SOURCE: |
Saline lakes
and deep sea water |
|
BENEFITS: |
Calming,
moisturizing, more resistant to evaporation and more
protective and ‘plumping’ than normal water on the
skin, has a remarkable protective and preserving
action on tissue, apparently due to stabilization of
membranes or membranous structures. Accelerates
regeneration of tissues from radiation, conditions
cell’s surface, anti-bacterial, moister than regular
water, extra moist and protective form of H20,
resists transporting reactive oxygen and other
free-radicals to their sites of tissue damage. |
| DIMETHICONE |
|
SOURCE: |
Silicone |
|
BENEFITS: |
Used as an
ointment base ingredient and as a skin protectant,
wound healer, increases linking of Hyaluronic acid
and other Mucopolysaccharies to protein in
connective tissue and skin. |
| DISTILLED WATER |
|
SOURCE: |
Pure water |
|
BENEFITS: |
Holds the
ingredients together, lubricates tissues and cells
within our body, and dissolves different forms of
matter to facilitate their entry into the blood
stream and therefore their movement around the body,
facilitates many of the normal chemical reactions
within the cells, flushes out toxins. |
E
| EPIDERMAL GROWTH
FACTOR, EGF |
|
SOURCE: |
From live,
genetically altered yeast. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Healing,
repairing, long chain of amino acids, fat-cell
population suppressor. |
F
| FOLIC ACID, Vitamin
B9 |
|
SOURCE: |
Vegetables and
fruits. |
|
BENEFITS: |
An emollient
and antioxidant. |
| FREE RADICAL |
|
|
Free radicals
are atoms or molecules in your body with an unpaired
electron…making them highly unstable. Because
electrons normally come in pairs, the free radicals
collide with other molecules in an attempt to steal
an electron, and may start a chain reaction,
wreaking havoc on your DNA and cells and leading to
all kinds of diseases. Free radical scavengers, or
antioxidants, bind with the free radicals before
they can do their damage. |
| FRUIT ENZYMES |
|
SOURCE: |
Enzymes from
the Pineapple fruit and stem, and from Spanish moss. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-inflammatory, gentle exfoliation, moisturizes,
removes dead skin cells, rejuvenates, softens and
preps skin. |
| FULLERSOMES
(Fullerenes) |
|
SOURCE: |
Mineral
deposits |
|
BENEFITS: |
Carrier, helps
nutrients absorb into the skin. |
G
| GAMMA AMINO BUTYRIC
ACID, GABA |
|
SOURCE: |
Amino Acids |
|
BENEFITS: |
Important
nutrient for body, calming and reduces production of
oxygen free
radicals, skin lightener, helps inhibit
pigmentation, anti-oxidant. |
| GLUCURONIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
A sugar acid
derived from glucose. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Chelating
agent, pH adjuster, humectant, precursor of Vitamin
C in body,
moisturizing, and a precursor to Hyaluronic Acid. |
| GLYCERIN |
|
SOURCE: |
Vegetable
oils/sugar fermentation, polyhydric alcohol. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Humectant,
water-binding capabilities that allow it to draw and
absorb
water from the air. Helps skin retain moisture,
moisturizer, improves spreading qualities of
creams/lotions. |
| GLYCOLIC ACID
POLYMER |
|
SOURCE: |
Rhubarb |
|
BENEFITS: |
Glycolic acid
reduces corneocyte cohesion and corneum layer
thickening where
excess dead skin cell buildup can be associated with
many common skin problems. Glycolic acid
acts by dissolving the intercellular cement
responsible for abnormal keratinization. It also
appears to improve skin hydration by enhanced
moisture uptake as well as increased binding of
water to the stratum corneum. This leads to a
sloughing of dead skin cells that has demonstrated
effectiveness in helping clear the pores of
acne-prone skin; smoothing the fine lines in older,
photo-aged skin; and diminishing the signs of
actinic keratosis, commonly referred to as age or
liver spots. Provides relief to thick, dry skin.
Promotes healthy glycine (simplest of all
proteins, builds amino acids) production/utilization
for collagen and elastin. Smoothes and
thickens the skin, using a "polymer" is much more
natural to the skin - which itself is a
polymer, helps to strengthen collagen and elastin,
smoothes flaws. |
| GRAPE SEED EXTRACT,
OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Grape seeds |
|
BENEFITS: |
Counter-irritant with soothing and anti-bacterial
properties, moisturizing and
emollient, heals and softens the skin, potent
anti-oxidant. |
| GREEN TEA EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Green tea
leaves |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-oxidant,
bacteriostatic (an agent that causes inhibition of
the growth of
bacteria without destruction), soothing, nutritional
and healthful qualities and increases the
effect of sunscreens, and it also helps prevent
irritation of the skin caused by Glycolic Acid
and other ingredients that irritate the skin. |
H
| HONEY |
|
SOURCE: |
Nectar of
flowers, honey. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Natural
anti-bacterial, treats wounds. It contains Hydrogen
Peroxide, which it
releases slowly, killing any germs that are in the
wound. It contains other properties that help
generate tissue, possibly vitamin C and amino acids.
Assists in balancing out of the pH in this
product. Emollient and protective film. Mask
containing honeys create a watertight film on the
face and permits the skin to re-hydrate itself.
Softening, moisturizing. |
| HORSE CHESTNUT
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Seeds of Horse
Chestnut plant. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Circulation
promotion. Has ability to help reduce the
permeability of
capillaries. Anti-inflammatory, toning, astringent,
strengthens capillaries, normalizes
circulatory disorders.
|
| HYALURONIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Protein |
|
BENEFITS: |
Occurs
naturally in the dermis. Water absorption abilities
and large molecular
structure allow the epidermis to achieve greater
suppleness, proper plasticity and turgor.
Natural moisturizer with excellent water binding
capabilities. When applied to the skin,
hyaluronic acid forms a viscoelastic film in a
manner similar to the way it holds water in the
intercellular matrix of dermal connective tissues.
Ability to retain water gives immediate
smoothness to rough skin surfaces and improves
skin's appearance. |
| HYDROCORTISONE |
|
SOURCE: |
Chemical
synthesis/adrenal gland corticosteroid |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-inflammatory and anti-itching. |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Barium
Peroxide and Phosphoric acid mixed |
|
BENEFITS: |
Supplies the
oxygen fuel, brightens, antiseptic, germicide. |
| HYDROQUINONE |
|
SOURCE: |
Coal tar or
synthetic |
|
BENEFITS: |
Skin
lightener, pigment lightening agent used in
bleaching creams. Boosts the
effectiveness of lightening properties
(de-pigmentation) in a 2% solution. |
I
| IRON OXIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Inorganic
compound. Naturally occurring rust. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Red/pink
color, some slight sun screening ability. Used to
color some cosmetics. |
J
| JOJOBA OIL, Buxus
Chinensis |
|
SOURCE: |
Bean of the
Jojoba shrub |
|
BENEFITS: |
Lubricant,
skin/hair conditioner, moisturizer, emollient, heals
the skin, softens
skin, and reduces transepidermal water loss without
completely blocking the transportation of
water vapor and gases, providing the skin with
suppleness and softness. It gives cosmetic
products excellent spread ability and lubricity.
Highly lubricating and anti-oxidative oil, good
on inflamed skins, psoriasis, eczema, acne, hair
care and contains a waxy substance that mimics
collagen, one of the best oils for providing a
barrier to water loss on the skin. |
K
| KAOLIN |
|
SOURCE: |
Natural
silicate, China Clay |
|
BENEFITS: |
Absorbs oil
and sweat secreted by skin, adheres well to skin's
surface yet is
easily removed with normal cleansing procedures.
Considered non-comedogenic. |
| KOJIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Mushrooms |
|
BENEFITS: |
Skin
lightener, tyrosinase inhibitor. When combined with
allantoin and other
proper ingredients in sunscreen preparations the
mixture can inhibit UV-caused erythema and
accelerates wound healing. |
L
| LACTIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Sour milk,
yogurt, beer, sauerkraut and other foods made by
bacterial fermentation |
|
BENEFITS: |
Exfoliant and
moisturizer and provides acidity to a formulation.
It is also a
component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
Has a better water intake than glycerin.
Ability to increase the water-holding capacity of
the corneum layer. Left handed AHA that
promotes cell-turnover and protein softening, also
anti-microbial agent, pH controlling agent,
gently clarifying, evens out discoloration. |
| LANOLIN |
|
SOURCE: |
Oil glands of
sheep |
|
BENEFITS: |
An emollient
with moisturizing properties. |
| LANOSTEROL |
|
SOURCE: |
Sterol
obtained from lanolin |
|
BENEFITS: |
Emollient. |
| LAVENDER |
|
SOURCE: |
Flowering tops
of Lavender plant/herb |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
antibacterial, antispasmodic,
balancing, energizing, soothing, healing, tonic,
stimulating. Helps clean little wounds after
washing and regulates skin functions. May also have
insect repellent properties. Benefit to
dermis is immediate since it is easily and rapidly
absorbed by the skin. Is said to normalize
any skin type and stimulates cellular growth and
regeneration, enhances penetration of pumpkin
seed compounds into the skin, fragrance.
|
| LICORICE ROOT
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Roots and
stems of Licorice plant |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-irritant,
an ability to absorb UVA and UVB rays. De-pigmenting
(natural
lightener) effect as well as an inhibitory effect on
melanin synthesis due to its ability to act
as a tyrosinase inhibitor. As a depigmenting agent
it is more effective than Kojic Acid and 75
times more effective than Ascorbic Acid. Natural
anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties
to calm skin and neutralize those invaders that are
taking advantage of a compromised immune
ssystem. Anti-irritant, anti-bacterial,
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. |
| LIPOSOMES |
|
SOURCE: |
Natural yolk
and soybean lecithin phospholipids, manufactured
from fatty substances
including phospholipids |
|
BENEFITS: |
Double layer,
hollow, spherical phospholipid membrane vesicles
able to
encapsulate water-soluble as well as oil soluble
substances (softens proteins and peptides). When
loaded with skin care agents, liposomes may assist
moisturizers by providing deeper levels of
epidermal hydration. In addition to their carrier
abilities and penetration properties,
liposomes leave the upper stratum corneum with a
pleasant and smooth feeling, has deep
penetrating ability for emollient effectiveness. |
M
| MALIC ACID |
|
SOURCE:
| Apples and
grapes |
|
BENEFITS: |
Enhances
stratum corneum desquamation (cell turnover) and
improves skin’s
appearance. |
| MANDELIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Bitter almonds |
|
BENEFITS: |
Humectant,
skin conditioner, anti-oxidant. Suppresses
pigmentation, Inflammatory
noncystic acne, increases cell turnover and is
anti-bacterial. |
| MENTHOL |
|
SOURCE: |
Japanese mint |
|
BENEFITS: |
Antiseptic,
cooling, refreshing and a blood circulation
stimulant. Menthol gives
the skin a 'cool' feeling after use. Anti-bacterial,
helps ingredients penetrate, can be
soothing to skin if used in amount of 1% or less,
keeps skin chirally pure during aging,
free-radical scavenger, fragrance. |
| MICA |
|
SOURCE: |
Silicon |
|
BENEFITS: |
Texturizer,
lubricant, coloring agent. |
| MUSHROOM EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Mushrooms |
|
BENEFITS: |
An astringent
that reduces and normalizes increased sebum
production. |
N
| NIACINAMIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Enzyme
cofactor of Vitamin B |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-inflammatory, inhibits melanogenesis. |
O
| OLIVE OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Ripe olives
from Mediterranean Sea |
|
BENEFITS: |
Lubricant,
anti-wrinkle and soothing. It can also stimulate
collagen and elastin
synthesis. |
| OVALBUMIN |
|
SOURCE: |
Egg white |
|
BENEFITS: |
Tightens and
strengthens the skin, emulsifier, firms, and tones. |
P
| PAPAIN, Papaya
enzymes |
|
SOURCE: |
Pawpaw/papaya
tree, proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of
the green fruit and
leaves of Carica papaya |
|
BENEFITS: |
Cleansing,
antiseptic, exfoliates, moisturizes, softens, and
rejuvenates. |
| PANTHENOL, Vitamin
B5 |
|
SOURCE: |
The alcohol of
panthenol, Vitamin B complex factor/Provitamin B5
which penetrates the
skin where it is converted to Panthothenic Acid. |
|
BENEFITS: |
Emollient,
hydrating, anti-inflammatory, relieves itching and
soothes sunburn,
appears to stimulate cellular proliferation and aid
in tissue repair. Also improves skin
hydration. |
| PARSOL, Avobenzene |
|
SOURCE: |
Aromatic
compound of Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane |
|
BENEFITS: |
Chemical
sunscreen that filters out the full spectrum of UVA
rays. |
| PENTAPEPTIDES,
Matrixyl |
|
SOURCE: |
Amino acids |
|
BENEFITS: |
Increase skin
thickness and improve skin roughness, wrinkle volume
and wrinkle
depth. Reinvigorate fibroblasts to produce
significant quantities of collagen and
glycosaminoglycans to restore dermal matrix. |
| PHOTOPROTECTIVE |
|
|
Pertaining to
products or ingredients that help minimize the
damages that the human body suffers
when exposed to UV-irradiation. These damages are
mostly occurring in the skin, but the rest of
the body can be affected by the oxidative stress
that is produced by UV-light. Vitamin C,
Ascorbic acid is a well known photoprotective
ingredient. |
| PINEAPPLE ENZYMES,
Papain |
|
SOURCE: |
Juice of a
pineapple |
|
BENEFITS: |
Exfoliant,
skin softening, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. |
| POMEGRANATE EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Pomegranate
fruit |
|
BENEFITS: |
Astringent,
anti-parasitic, has polyphenols which are
anti-oxidants, can boost
the SPF power of sunscreens by more than 20%. |
| PUMPKIN OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Pumpkin |
|
BENEFITS: |
An exfoliation
accelerator, a powerful antioxidant, and very mild
retinoic acid
substitute, activates cell-turnover, great prep for
much stronger peels. Has keratolytic
properties. |
R
| RED GRAPESEED
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Grape seeds |
|
BENEFITS: |
Potent
anti-oxidant. |
| RED WINE |
|
SOURCE: |
Red wineRed
wine |
|
BENEFITS: |
Increases
cellular energy that is important to the repair of
cellular damage
(promotes ATP synthesis). Increases skin collagen
content while suppressing tendency towards
cross linking of fibers, offers a degree of
protection from solar-induced photo-decomposition of
topically-applied nutrients for the skin. Protects
the dermis from epithelial atrophy and
promotes evenness of skin color, acts as a powerful
anti-oxidant, anti-peroxidant, capillary
protective, anti-tumor, anti-viral and anti-cancer
agent. |
| RESORCINOL |
|
SOURCE: |
Aromatic
phenol from Galbanum or Asafetida resins |
|
BENEFITS: |
In mild
solutions it can be used as an antiseptic and
soothing preparation for
itchy skin. In higher concentrations it removes
surface layer of skin (dry dead cells). In even
higher concentrations it can be an aggressive
surface skin exfoliant. Causes skin to peel. Good
for acne and dandruff, anti-pruritic (anti-itching),
preservative, anti-bacterial and
keratolytic. |
| RESVERATROL,
Polydatin, Wine |
|
SOURCE: |
Skin of red
grape, wine, peanuts, pine nuts |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-oxidant,
anti-carcegenic, dilates blood vessels, soothing,
anti-inflammatory, stimulates cellular proliferation
and collagen synthesis, inhibits proteases,
and blocks deleterious effects from UVB radiation.
Polyphenol. |
| RETINOL, Vitamin A |
|
SOURCE: |
Milk products,
egg yolk, liver, and is formed in the body from
B-carotene, cabbage,
lettuce and carrots |
|
BENEFITS: |
Skin renewing
Vitamin A essential for tissue growth, maintenance
of soft mucous
tissue, revitalizes the skin, skin renewing vitamin
A. |
| RETINYL PALMITATE,
Vitamin A Palmitate |
|
SOURCE: |
Ester of
retinol and palmitic acid |
|
BENEFITS: |
Skin
conditioner. Stimulates the production of more
epidermal protein and
increases skin elasticity. It is also used to reduce
fine lines and wrinkles and prevents skin
roughness resulting from UV exposure. |
| ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL
OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Flowers and
leaves from Rosemary herb |
|
BENEFITS: |
Cleansing,
improves circulation, antiseptic, relieves muscle
tension, rejuvenates and strengthens capillary walls, protecting,
anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant. |
| RUTIN, Vitamin P |
|
SOURCE: |
Yellow pansy
flower pigment, rue leaves, buckwheat, other plants |
|
BENEFITS: |
Tightening and
strengthening properties for skin capillaries, thus
helping
prevent a couperose condition. Anti-oxidant,
anti-inflammatory and capillary protectant, greatly
magnify the effects of adrenaline-type
fat-dissolvers used in cellulite creams, yellow
pigment. |
S
| SALICYLIC ACID,
Benzoic Acid |
|
SOURCE: |
Bark of the
willow tree |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-seborrheic, anti-aczemic, anti-pyretic, softens
the keratinized barrier
cells, helps dissolve top layer of corneum cells and
improves look and feel of the skin. Reduces
structural stress of afflicted areas, antiseptic and
preservative, also known for its analgesic
and antipyretic properties, improves look and feel
of skin, anti-bacterial and keratolytic, helps
eliminate clogged pores, beta-hydroxy responsible
for oxygenating and detoxifying. |
| SAPONINS |
|
SOURCE: |
Natural
compounds derived from sugars that occur in plants
such as soapbark, soapwort,
and sarsaparilla |
|
BENEFITS: |
Provides a
protective barrier on the skin, but is also the
perfect emulsifier of
oxygenation material with the skin’s lipid layer.
Foaming ingredient – produces fine bubble
lather, emulsifying, reduce surface tensions. |
| SCOSH |
|
|
(skōsh) n. (1)
a little bit; derivative of the Japanese word Scoshi.
Scosh Makeup and
Skincare products are beautifully hyperpigmented and
hyperingrediented so that you only need to
use a little bit, and take a little bit of your
time. |
| SHEA BUTTER |
|
SOURCE: |
Karite tree
fruit |
|
BENEFITS: |
Powerful
anti-oxidant and free radical neutralizer. Prevents
lipid-peroxidation
in epidermis. Alleviates skin dryness
(moisturizing), water soluble emollient. Has good
skin
hydrating properties, is used in cosmetics for a
soft skin sensation Benefits indicate it
increases epidermal thickness, alleviates skin
dryness, sun protection, reduces erythema,
powerful anti-oxidant, free-radical neutralizer,
rapidly absorbed and assimilated into the skin,
combats lipid erosion in aging skin, safe,
conditions cells to a state of auto-protection,
facilitates growth of local capillary circulation
resulting in tissue reoxygenation and improved
metabolic waste elimination. Moisturizing,
protective, helps with puffiness. |
| SILICONE |
|
SOURCE: |
Oil, rubber,
resin, powder of natural silica (from rocks) |
|
BENEFITS: |
Increase
products protection capabilities against water
evaporation from the
skin. Gives improved softness, gloss and feel.
Repels water and skin adherent. Used as a
coloring agent. |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE,
Hyaluronic acid |
|
SOURCE: |
The natural
mucopolysaccharide formed by bonding
N-acetyl-D-glucosamine with glucuronic
acid, Sodium salt of hyaluronic acid - from fluid in
the eye |
|
BENEFITS: |
Moisturizing
agent, increases viscosity, emulsifier, promotes
hydration so that
tissue swelling will allow more cells to migrate
into the additional space between collagen
fibers. Makes skin feel plumper and moister without
feeling oily. Gelling agent. |
| SPIN TRAP |
|
SOURCE: |
Derived from
Nitrogen |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-oxidant
Instead of destroying the rogue oxygen, it traps
free radicals and
then escorts it back into the respiratory cycle
where it is utilized in tissue respiration,
captures and re-directs the spinning free radicals. |
| SQUALANE |
|
SOURCE: |
Olives, wheat
germ and rice bran, plant sources |
|
BENEFITS: |
Moisturizing,
lubricant, may reduce skin irritation and allergic
responses, lipid
similar to what the body produces naturally to
lubricate and heal. |
| SULFUR |
|
SOURCE: |
Naturally
occurring |
|
BENEFITS: |
Stimulant to
healing, mild antiseptic, healing and drying of
blemishes, may
exhibit cell-regenerating functions. |
T
| TARTARIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Apples and
grapes |
|
BENEFITS: |
As an alpha-hydroxy
acid, tartaric acid is used to enhance stratum
corneum
desquamation (cell turnover) and improves the skin’s
appearance. |
| TEA TREE OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Leaves of
Melaleuka Alternifolia tree |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, accelerates
healing of skin disorders,
penetrates skin quickly, natural preservative with
antiseptic, germicidal and expectorant
properties. |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Inorganic
salt, mineral |
|
BENEFITS: |
Non-chemical
SPF contributor. When applied it remains on the
skins surface
basically scattering UV light. Catalyst for
anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity. Used as a
pigment, brilliance and reflectivity properties.
Provides the best natural physical block of UVB
and UVA rays. This reflects the sun’s rays away from
the skin therefore providing a physical
barrier (known as a sunblock). |
| TOTAROL |
|
SOURCE: |
Totara tree in
New Zealand |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-oxidant
and antibacterial. |
U
| URIC ACID |
|
SOURCE: |
Formed as a
result of purine degradation |
|
BENEFITS: |
Scavenges free
radicals from the dermal vasculature, it is
converted to
allantoin, which stimulates epithelial formation,
improving the skin's ability to heal itself. |
V
| VITAMIN A
PALMITATE, Retinol |
|
SOURCE: |
Retinol e.g.
cod liver oil, liver, egg yolks and dairy products,
carotenoids e.g. dark
green leafy vegetables (spinach and broccoli),
yellow-orange vegetable (carrots, squash,
cantaloupe) and red vegetables (tomatoes) |
|
BENEFITS: |
Can act as a
keratinization regulator, helping to improve skin's
texture,
firmness and smoothness. It is believed that Vitamin
A esters, once in the skin, convert to
retinoic acid and provide anti-aging benefits.
Vitamin A is believed to be essential for the
generation and function of skin cells. Surface
application of Vitamin A helps prevent skin
dryness and scaliness, keeping the skin healthy,
clear, and infection resistant. Its skin
regenerating properties appear enhanced when
combined with Vitamin E. Natural vitamin A has
healing properties, is an anti-oxidant. Maintains
health of moist, soft tissues such as mucous membranes, skin, hair and eyes, repair and renewal
vitamin. |
| VITAMIN B COMPLEX,
Panthothenic acid/Folic acid |
|
SOURCE: |
Alfalfa,
asparagus, brewer's yeast, brown rice, soy products,
lentils |
|
BENEFITS: |
Acts as a
penetrating moisturizer. Appears to stimulate
cellular proliferation
and aides in tissue repair. Studies indicate that
when topically applied, Panthenol penetrates
the skin and is converted into Panthothenic Acid, a
B complex vitamin. Non-irritating,
non-sensitizing, moisturizing and conditioning feel
and promotes normal keratinization and wound
healing. Protects the skin against sunburn, provides
relief for existing sunburn and enhances
natural tanning process. Its humectantcharacter
enables panthenol to hold water in the product
or attract water from the environment, resulting in
a moisturizing effect. As a skin softener it
provides suppleness, and claims are that it also
acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. |
| VITAMIN B12 |
|
SOURCE: |
Brewer’s
yeast, sea vegetables, soybeans, alfalfa |
|
BENEFITS: |
Aids in cell
formation and cellular longevity, promotes growth of
new skin cells. |
| VITAMIN E, D-alpha
tocopherol |
|
SOURCE: |
Vegetable
sources e.g. wheat germ oil. All green leafy
vegetables, brown rice,
cold-pressed oils, cornmeal, dry beans, eggs, milk,
nuts |
|
BENEFITS: |
Fat soluble
anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger. Heals and
repairs damaged
tissues and in reducing scars. It is also a
photoprotectant, and helps protect the cellular
membrane from free radical damage. Serves as a
preservative function due to its ability to
protect against oxidation. It is well absorbed
through the skin, demonstrating a strong affinity
with small blood vessels. Considered to improve the
skin's water-binding ability. Vitamin E
emulsions have been found to reduce transepidermal
water loss, thereby improving the appearance
of rough, dry, and damaged skin. This vitamin is
also believed to help maintain the connective
tissue. There is also evidence that Vitamin E is
effective in preventing irritation, due to sun
exposure. Vitamin E appears to counteract decreased
functioning of the sebaceous glands and
reduce excessive skin pigmentation, which is found
to increase almost linearly with age, natural
healing and anti-oxidants of vitamin E. |
| VITAMIN K1 |
|
SOURCE: |
Soybean oil,
and in dark-green vegetables |
|
BENEFITS: |
Helps
eliminates spider veins (dilated or broken
capillaries) and bruising.
Reduces diffuse background redness and markedly
speeds up bruise and scar healing times. |
W
| WASABI |
|
SOURCE: |
Wasabia
Japonica plant |
|
BENEFITS: |
Anti-carcegenic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial |
| WHITE WILLOW BARK
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Bark of Willow |
|
BENEFITS: |
Contains
glycoside salicin, which is an analgesic. |
| WILLOWHERB EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Willow herb |
|
BENEFITS: |
Cleansing,
excellent natural alternative to hydrocortisone,
naturally soothing,
anti-inflammatory botanical. |
| WILD CHERRY BARK
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Dried stem and
bark |
|
BENEFITS: |
Soothing,
anti-inflammatory. |
| WINE EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Wine
polyphenols |
|
BENEFITS: |
Potent
anti-oxidants. |
| WINE PHYTOALEXINS |
|
SOURCE: |
Wine
polyphenols |
|
BENEFITS: |
Potent
anti-oxidants. |
| WITCH HAZEL EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Botanical
extracts from leaves and bark |
|
BENEFITS: |
Good for
topical treatment of burns, sunburns, skin
irritation, insect bites and
bruises. It is credited with anti-inflammatory and
wound-healing properties. Often used for its
anti-itching, softening, and emollient properties.
Effective against free radicals and is being used in solar products. Counters effect of UVA by
its anti-free radical activity while acting as
a UVA and UVB absorber. |
Y
| YAM EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Plant material
derived from Dioscorea villosa |
|
BENEFITS: |
Antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins, natural skin
lightener. |
| YLANG YLANG
ESSENTIAL OIL |
|
SOURCE: |
Flowers of the
Ylang Ylang tree |
|
BENEFITS: |
Fragrance. |
| YUCCA SAPONINS
EXTRACT |
|
SOURCE: |
Leaves and
roots of the yucca |
|
BENEFITS: |
Increases cell
growth, anti-irritant. |
Z
| ZEOLITE |
|
SOURCE: |
Hydrated
silicate from volcanoes. Cage Zeolites, |
|
BENEFITS: |
Crystalline
hydrated silicates ‘trap’ heavy metal pollutants. |
| ZINC |
|
SOURCE: |
Oligoelement,
trace element or micronutrient |
|
BENEFITS: |
Accelerates
wound healing, offers protection against UV
protection. Promotes
collagen synthesis in the dermis and keratinization
of the corneum layer. Useful for acne since
it lowers sebaceous secretion, used in the treatment
of psoriasis. |
| ZINC OXIDE |
|
SOURCE: |
Water
insoluble white solid that occurs in nature as
Zincite, or from Zinc Ore a commonly
found mineral |
|
BENEFITS: |
Has been used
to protect, soothe and heal the skin. Provides an
excellent
barrier to the sun and other irritants. Astringent,
antiseptic, and anti-bacterial. When used
in sunscreen preparations, can contribute to and/or
increase SPF. Has UVA and UVB absorption
characteristics. It is also used when a white color
is desired for a product. Offers relief for
some rosacea sufferers. Has a natural mineral that
is an excellent UV block. |
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