More About Our Anti-Aging Cream Ingredients

Coenzyme Q
Coenzyme Q (CoQ) also known as ubiquinone, is a biologically active quinone with a isoprenoid side-chain, structurally related to vitamin K and vitamin E. There are many different coenzyme Qs, dependent on the length of the isoprenoid side-chain. The most commonly found coenzyme Q from mitochondria is coenzyme Q10. Because coenzyme Q is a potent antioxidant, it has gained popularity as a nutritional supplement.

Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera)
Grape seeds contain one of the most potent antioxidants (proanthocyanidins). Compounds found in grape seeds help vitamin C enter cells, thus strengthening cell membranes, while the antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative damage. Proanthocyanidins are very potent free radical scavengers and have been found to be anti-inflammatory and to act as anti-histamines. These compounds also reduce swelling, promote collagen formation, strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation.

HaloxylTM
HaloxylTM from Sederma is an ingredient that helps to reduce the unsightly dark circles under the eyes. Dark circles form when tiny blood vessels around the eye leak hemoglobin. Hemoglobin breaks down to form highly pigmented degradation products that accumulate in the skin around the eyes. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that HaloxylTM works by reducing the formation of these pigmented by-products of hemoglobin breakdown, while simultaneously reducing inflammation and increasing skin density for a better support of the skin's vasculature.

Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan is a glycosaminoglycan mostly found in connective, epithelial and neuronal tissue. It is one of the major components of the extra-cellular matrix, it can promote cell proliferation and migration and it has sometimes been attributed to the progression of certain malignant tumors. Hyaluronic acid is a large polymer consisting of disaccharides, which themselves are made up of D-Glucuronic acid and D-N-Acetylglucosamine. Hyaluronic acid applied to the skin promotes moisture absorption and retention.

Hydrolyzed collagen
Collagen is an important protein found in normal skin that gives the skin it's youthful appearance and flexibility. As we age, the amount of collagen in the skin decreases, which leads to wrinkles and lines. Hydrolyzed collagen is a controlled enzymatic break-down product of collagen-derived protein and is rich in the amino acid hydroxyproline.

Iris Florentina Extract
The extract from the Iris flower is rich in isoflavones with an estrogen-like activity and it stimulates the skin to compensate for decreased metabolic activity due to aging. Iris florentina extract eliminates wrinkles, dry and sagging skin by improving the skin's hydration, elasticity and skin tone.

Lacto-ceramide
Lacto-ceramide (ceramide 3/sphingolipid 3) is a synthetic N-acylated sphingoid identical to the natural ceramides in human skin. Ceramide 3 is encapsulated in liposomes (from milk lipids) to enable skin penetration and to enhance the skin's own synthesis of ceramides by the linoleic acid fraction of the liposomes. Lacto-ceramide has potent regenerating and moisturizing properties. It reduces skin irritations and helps to restore the skin's barrier function.

Pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo)
Pumpkins are native to central and North America, but have been cultivated since around the world. Healers in Asia started using the pumpkin seeds in the seventeenth century for medicinal use. Pumpkin seeds contain large amounts of magnesium, zinc, other minerals and some vitamins. The most popular uses for pumpkin seeds are against intestinal worms and for treating burns and wounds. Other uses are for treating impotence.

Sun Flower Seed Extract
Sun flower seed extract is rich in phenolic acids and glycopeptides. The compounds in the extract are strong anti-oxidants and the glycopeptides inhibit cross-linking that causes collagen to become rigid.

Haloxyl is a trademark of Sederma Inc.

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Fujii, H, Yokozawa, T, Kim, YA, Tohda, C and Nonaka G (2006) Protective effect of grape seed polyphenols against high glucose-induced oxidative stress. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 70: 2104-11.

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