Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is distributed widely throughout connective, epithelial and neural tissues. It is one of the chief components of the extra cellular matirix (three-dimensional network of extracellular macromolecules, such as collagen, enzymes, and glycoproteins, that provide structural and biochemical support of surrounding cells). Hyaluronic acid readily binds moisture in the skin helping condition and maintain the optimal structure of the skin while moisturizing and plumping to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Vitamin C - Ascorbyl Palmitate Phospholipids
Vitamin C is an unstable ingredient to use in skincare because it is suceptable to oxidation. This Vitamin C is encapsualted in liposomes which mimic the skins own cell structure, with a phospholipid (oil loving membrane and a hydrophilic water loving centre). By encapsulating the vitamin c this way it remains stable and is able to be dlivered into skin cells more efffectively. Assisting with collagen synthesis and moisturisation.
Wild Pansy -Viola Tricolor Extract
Wild pansy, better known as Viola tricolor is a perennial herb with characteristic tricolored flowers that was considered beneficial in diseases of the heart, hence its other name, Heartsease. It was employed as an herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, mucilaginous, demulcent and expectorant properties. Viola tricolor contains an active chemical principle-violine, in addition to, flavonoids (rutin), mucilage, salicylic acid, tannin and tocopherol. Another important constituent are polysaccharides, which when utilized on the skin, can boost the capacity to retain water. Wild Pansy can also help to increase the concentration of hyaluronic acid within the epidermis to enhance the skins’ water binding properties.
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Cinnamon Liposome effectively delivers antioxidants to the skin while to down-regulate tyrosinase activity.
Dermapeptides from Rice Proteins
Fibroblasts are connective tissue cells that make and secrete collagen, glycoproteins, and other macromolecules within the extracellular matrix and are ultimately important in the maintenance and health of the skin. These cells can be used in many different aspects, such as moisturisation, wound healing, and cell revitalization, moisturisation and helps to decrease skin roughness, and increase in skin tone.
Kakadu Plum
The Kakadu Plum fruit has the highest known Vitamin C concentration of any single natural food source in the world. Indigenous Aborigines have used this plant and its fruit extensively for food as well as for its traditional healing properties. It is known to have ten times the amount of Vitamin C found in other fruits, making it an excellent antioxidant. Vitamin C is the most essential antioxidant that slows down the aging process. It helps to form proline, an amino acid that makes collagen, which helps keep the skins structure smooth and supple.
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA attracts moisture from the air. It is used as a moisturizer (humectant) to help hold moisture in the skin. It is a stronger hydrating agent than the traditional compounds used for this purpose, such as glycerine, propylene glycol, or sorbitol. Sodium PCA is also part of your skin's "Natural Moisturising Factor" (NMF) which diminishes with age, so we've added it to this product to help support the skins ability to stay hydrated.
