Raifortaise is a plant enzyme complex from Sederma based on horseradish peroxidase and caffeic acid. It protects skin by detoxifying hydrogen peroxide and the superoxide anion, mimicking the free radical scavenging activity of Superoxide Dismutase and Catalase.
Protective
The skin, the biggest organ of the body, protects the body from external and environmental influences. Protective repair mechanisms form a primary defense line against prolonged exposure to UV rays, extreme cold and heat, loss of moisture, etc.
The human body is exposed to UV light every day. Even under a cloudy sky, UV-A and UV-B rays contribute to the aging process of skin. UV rays indicate a number of different damaging processes of skin layers.
Protective ingredients protect skin from environmental damage and harsh conditions, helping reduce transdermal moisture loss, prevent UV-induced damage, and prevent premature aging.
The skin is prepared to induce natural repair mechanisms; however, when exposure to sunlight is exaggerated, additional support of effective protective actives helps to keep the skin healthy and the natural repair mechanisms intact.Much energy is needed to keep the skin's natural repair processes active. A decrease in the energy level weakens the natural repair mechanisms. Some protective ingredients aim to keep the energy level high.
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant. It successfully combats skin aging and darkening.
Rhodiola rosea, also known as Arctic root or Golden root, is a member of the Crassulaceae family, a family of plants native to the Arctic regions of Eastern Siberia and grows at high altitudes.
Sake, the traditional rice ferment of Japan, was first brewed around 300 B.C. Also known as the “drink of gods”, this wine plays an important role in Japanese culture and history. It was used for many different purposes including as an offering to the gods and to purify the temple.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is a clear, transparent liquid with an adorable rose odor. Thanks to its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, Damask rose water significantly decreases edema by inhibiting the mediators of inflammation.
s-Mu-Conotoxin CnIIIC is a synthetic oligopeptide derived from one of marine cone snails' toxins also called conotoxins or conopeptides. μ-CnIIIC is a 22 amino acid length conotoxin polypeptide obtained from Conus consors which exhibited muscle relaxing properties in tests on rodents.
Willow, of the family Salicaceae and genus Salix, is a common species in North America. The Black Willow (Salix nigra) tree, found in the eastern part of the North American continent, is famous for its dark brown, ridged bark.
To the ancient Arabians, Sage (Salvia Officinalis) was associated with immortality and longevity. They also credited Salvia Officinalis with increasing mental capacity.
Sargassum Fusiforme (Hijiki) is a brown algae that belongs to the Sargassaceae family and grows wild along the rocky coastlines of East Asia in China, Korea, and Japan. Hijiki is an edible seaweed with health promotion effects that has been used in culinary for centuries.
Tripleurospermum maritimum extract is a popular and recognized ingredient in the cosmetics industry for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties reducing irritation, itching, and redness of sensitive skin. It's suitable for the face and sensitive eye area.
Selaginella Lepidophylla (Resurrection plant) is a desert plant that can endure almost total desiccation (loss of cellular water down to <5%) for long periods, losing all appearance of life.
sh-Oligopeptide-2 is a synthetic single chain (7.6 kDa) polypeptide hormone structurally similar to proinsulin, an Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) naturally synthesized in the liver and fibroblast cells.
sh-Polypeptide-64 is a synthetic recombinant peptide derived from the human Aquaporin-1 (AQP-1) protein that promotes the transport of water biological membranes. AQP-1 is normally expressed in dermal cells, including keratinocytes, melanocytes, fibroblasts, and vascular endothelial cells.
sh-Polypeptide-7 is a synthetic part of human growth hormone (hGH) also called Somatotropin. It repeats 20 amino acid sequences from 191 of hGH and mimics its action, stimulating the growth, reproduction, and regeneration of skin cells.
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter is obtained from the fruit of the Sal tree (Shorea Robusta). The butter is extracted, further processed, and refined from its fruit to obtain a light-colored yellow butter with a low odor and smooth texture suitable for cosmetics and toiletries.
SILA detox stimulates the skin‘s own defense and immune system, ensures higher cell quality by removing cell debris from the cell membranes (detoxification), has a rejuvenating effect also on stem cells, keeps skin healthy, plump, and fresh.
Silicone Quaternium-2 Panthenol Succinate is a silicone panthenol quaternary compound that has outstanding substantivity to hair. It is a water-soluble clear liquid with a mild odor.
SK-influx® is a skin-identical lipid (ceramide) complex ingredient that restores the skin's protective barrier function. It is a concentrated formulation consisting of a multi-lamellar (membrane) system resembling the structure of the lipid barrier in the Stratum Corneum.
Alkaline cleaning agent; gently cleans the skin and neutralizes its pH value; counteracts acne.
Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Soy Sulfonate is a modified protein with a lipid moiety that disrupts the surface tension of sebum on the skin by naturally binding to excess sebum.
Spirulina is an alga that is cultivated and harvested in special water farms (it is not a seaweed) in subtropical regions (Hawaii, California, Thailand, Taiwan, India, and China). The Spirulina algae can only prosper in highly alkaline water (pH-value of approx. 9 - 11).
Squalane prevents loss of moisture and makes your skin soft and supple. In addition, it has an anti-oxidant effect (fights free radicals) and prevents premature skin aging.
sr-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178) is a single-chain recombinant polypeptide that repeats a part of spider silk protein. It is a white soft powder, a product of fermentation using gene-modified yeast in a nutrient-rich medium.
Swiss apple (Malus Domestica) stem cells is an epidermal growth factor, a superstar ingredient - the winner of the European Cosmetics "Best Active Ingredient" innovation prize in 2008. An innovative technology that protects human skin stem cells using stem cells from rare Swiss apple.
SymHelios protects the cells from all negative effects of UV radiation and other pollutants such as cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes.
Our skin has an essential regulatory function, which activity depends on the circadian rhythm. It activates cellular defense processes in the skin during daylight and deactivates during night.
Tetrapeptide-30 is a synthetic peptide PKEK (sequence: Pro-Lys-Glu-Lys) that contains a KEK (Lys-Glu-Lys) motif found in antimicrobial polypeptide cathelicidin which can reduce post-inflammatory or UV-induced hyperpigmentation.
Different factors (hormonal, nutritional, seasonal, and environmental) influence hair growth and appearance. Any disequilibrium alters hair, making it dull, rough, porous, and breakable.
An RCS scavenger helps prevent visible signs of premature aging from pollution and photo-aging. Tripeptide-1 is also a signaling peptide that stimulates the synthesis of extracellular matrix components, primarily collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other GAGs.
Our body has natural defense mechanisms against environmental damaging factors such as UV exposure, pollution, cigarette smoke, etc, usually affecting daylight hours.