Peppermint (Mentha piperita) refreshes the skin. It helps to soothe irritation or itchiness of the skin due to dry skin.
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In ancient times, Avocados (Persea Gratissima) were thought to stimulate hair and skin cell growth. They contain high levels of vitamins B2, D, A, E, K, and potassium, making them an excellent source of nutrients.
Phytosphingosine is plant-derived sphingosine an integral part of ceramides and naturally occurring in the skin. It boosts repair processes in damaged skin. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which help soothe skin irritation and support a healthy skin barrier.
Pikea Robusta Extract is obtained from sea red algae and has been shown to inhibit the formation of free radical nitric oxide. The exact mechanism of action is unknown at this time but studies have been performed to demonstrate the extract’s efficacy.
Plankton Extract is an extract of Marine Biomass that includes one or more of the following organisms: Thalassoplankton, green micro-algae, diatoms, greenish-blue, and nitrogen-fixed seaweed.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is an herbaceous weed with a long history of culinary and medicinal use in various cultural groups throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. The succulent herb can be found growing in many cold climate areas (e.g. Canada) as well as warm areas (e.g.
Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate is a white to light yellow powder, a stable Vitamin B6 derivative for skin and hair care preparations. It exhibits good stability under sunlight and heat, at a pH range of 6.5-8.0, and good compatibility with other vitamins.
Rich in phenolic acids, flavonoid glycosides, Restharrow root extract, it has potent antioxidant properties, protecting skin from free radicals and preserving UV-induced photoaging.
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.
Rooibos (Aspalathus Linearis) leafs wild-harvested in the Cederberg region (a small area in South Africa) are potent antioxidants, high in polyphenols and rich in minerals.
Rosmarinus Officinalis speeds up cell renewal rate, eliminates acne and impurities, and stimulates dermal micro-circulation, lessening damaged capillaries and varicose veins.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. This essential oil has properties: stimulant, diaphoretic, carminative, nervine, aromatic, cephalic antispasmodic.
Rosewood oil is a very sweet, woody-floral, spicy, fragrance. Rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora) is a medium-sized, tropical, evergreen tree with a reddish bark and heartwood, bearing yellow flowers.
Blackberry (Rubus Villosus) leaves have been used as a remedial agent. Blackberry leaves contain much tannin and have long been esteemed as a capital astringent and tonic.
Sage leaf extract is an organic skincare ingredient and natural antioxidant. The leaves of the small evergreen perennial are used in organic skincare products for their tonic, astringent, and soothing properties.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an orange-brown to red-brown liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a natural ingredient derived from white willow bark.
This Chinese plant, Chinese Red Root Salvia (Salvia Miltiorrhiza), not to be confused with the more common Salvia Officinalis or Sage herb, has been used to increase metabolism, immunity, and blood circulation, as well as to treat coronary heart disease and ulcers.
To the ancient Arabians, Sage (Salvia Officinalis) was associated with immortality and longevity. They also credited Salvia Officinalis with increasing mental capacity.
The scalp undergoes constant renewal, shedding dead skin cells as flakes. Yet, these flakes only become visible if many dead skin cells clump together. The most common cause of dandruff is the skin fungus Pityrosporum ovale.
Serenoa Serrulata fruit extract is a highly purified (>90%) lipophilic extract of Saw Palmetto berries rich in fatty acids. It is decolorized up to yield light yellow color.
The root extract of this medicinal plant contains more than 40 bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, terpenoids, polysaccharides, and essential oil with volatile components.
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.
SensAmone P5 is a peptide-based complex ingredient inspired by nature under the sea.
A successful marriage between palmitoyl-proline and water lily flower extract reaches a unique lightening and soothing effect: thanks to action towards both modulation of inflammation mediators and a reduction of gene expression of tyrosinase (a key enzyme of pigmentation).
Sesame oil is a versatile, pale oil that is extracted from the seed. It has a rich content of Vitamin E, A, and calcium, making it particularly beneficial for dry skin and various skin conditions.
sh-Pentapeptide-1 (former designation: Pentapeptide-1) is a synthetic recombinant peptide derived from thymopoietin, a human hormone with immunomodulating properties.
sh-Polypeptide-12 is a synthetic recombinant single-chain peptide, an analog of human Interleukin 4 (IL-4), that acts as an antihistamine or immune-suppressor agent to reduce scratching by inhibiting the autoimmune response.
sh-Polypeptide-40 is a synthetic recombinant human placental lactogen (hPL) analog peptide composed of 192 amino acids. hPL is also known as human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS) or human chorionic somatotropin.
sh-Polypeptide-6 is a synthetic recombinant single-chain peptide, an analog of human Interleukin 10 (IL-10). Interleukin 10 is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that regulates the immune response and antibody production.
Shikonin Seed Oil (Lithospermum Officinale Seed Oil) is cold-pressed from Gromwell seeds of both wild and cultivated plants from the Boraginaceae (Borage) family. It is known in the Chinese traditional medicine under the name Zi Cao.