More About Our Anti-Aging Cream Ingredients

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline)
Argireline is a synthetic peptide which is a shortened version of the Botulinum toxin (Botox) and is used to help decrease fine lines and wrinkles that often occur on the forehead and around the eyes.

Coenzyme Q (Ubiquinone)
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.

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Echinacea is derived from the greek word echino, meaning spiny, referring to the spiny central disk. Extracts from the purple-flowering echinacea is believed to stimulate the immune system, warding off infections. Extracts of echinacea applied to the skin are anti-inflammatory and are healing to the skin.

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 (Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Hydroxysuccinimide, Steareth-20) 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 is one of the major components of the extra-cellular matrix and is mostly found in connective, epithelial and neuronal tissue. Hyaluronic acid can promote cell proliferation and migration. Hyaluronic acid is a large polymer structure consisting of disaccharides, which are comprised of D-Glucuronic acid and D-N-Acetylglucosamine. Hyaluronic acid applied topically 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.

Kiwi Seed Oil
Oil derived from kiwi seeds contains high amounts of Omega-3 essential oils, which are beneficial to dry, damaged skin.

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.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract
The pomegranate fruit contains very potent antioxidants and consumption of pomegranate juice has been shown to reduce high blood pressure by inhibiting serum angiotensin-converting enzyme. Pomegranate has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of remedies. The effects on skin may be to improve skin tone and to protect the skin from oxidative stress.

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.

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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