Algae are powerhouses of nutrients, minerals that can help draw toxins from the skin, antioxidants and peptides. Algae extract is a miracle ingredient full of incredible therapeutic benefits for skin by conditioning, hydrating, softening and detoxifying the skin, replenishing essential vitamins and minerals.

Allantoin, a powerful botanical extract derived from the comfrey plant, helps soothe and calm the appearance of skin. Perfect for sensitive skin, this non-irritating ingredient also helps soften and protect skin’s appearance.

Bisabolol is a good source of panthenol, which is a form of vitamin B. This is a natural humectant, which means it helps skin hold onto moisture and penetrates deep into the lower layers of skin, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Caffeine, derived from the leaves and seeds of various plants, is known to help tone, condition and tighten skin’s appearance. This ingredient is often found in eye care products to improve the look of under-eye puffiness.

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in skin that helps provide firmness and structure. In skin care products, a hydrolyzed form of collagen is often used to optimize absorption while helping to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, plumpness and firmness.

Papaya Enzyme is derived from the vitamin- and antioxidant-rich fruit native to Central America. This natural ingredient enzymatically exfoliates, helping to remove surface impurities while decongesting, smoothing and clarifying skin’s appearance.

Copper helps to develop collagen and elastin, which maintain the strength of the skin, and promotes the production of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, which means reducing lines, wrinkles, and skin crepiness. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which help prevent infections and heal scarring caused from cystic acne, sun exposure, etc.

Panthenol, also known as Pro Vitamin B5, is a B vitamin that helps nourish the look of skin and hair. As a humectant, it is helpful in attracting and retaining moisture. It is commonly found in skin care and hair care products because of its ability to condition and improve shine.

Lactic Acid is a type of Alpha Hydroxy Acid commonly used in skin care products. Known as a gentle-yet-effective exfoliator, Lactic Acid helps reduce the appearance of pores, uneven skin tone and texture for the look of improved skin clarity and brightness.

Rice bran oil has the potential to promote hydration, reduce pigmentation, even out skin tones, and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These skin benefits of rice bran oil are largely attributed to the high level of vitamin E, vitamin B, omega-9, a rich array of fatty acids. Rice bran oil also contains a rich source of anti-oxidants, such as beta-carotene, CoQ10, and lycopene that can shield skin from environmental and internal stressors.

Jojoba Oil, an extract derived from the jojoba shrub, is rich in fatty acids and helps to hydrate skin without clogging pores. This plant extract is also used to make jojoba beads. Soft, tiny and spherical, these natural beads are great for manual exfoliation, gently refining the look of pores while helping to emulsify oil and remove surface impurities. Unlike plastic microbeads, jojoba beads are designed to be biodegradable so that they can dissolve safely for the environment.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural humectant that pulls moisture from the atmosphere to hydrate skin. Capable of attracting and retaining up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it is commonly found in cleansers, serums and moisturizers to provide lightweight yet highly effective hydration for all skin types.

Phospholipids are a favorite anti-aging skin care ingredient as it is one of the best naturally derived actives to help maximize hydration for all skin types. Topically applied, phospholipids, derived from soy lecithin, are very effective in mimicking and enhancing the skin’s ability to retain moisture and protect it from external factors.

Vitamin E helps nourish skin’s appearance and provides antioxidant benefits. It can also improve the look of visible signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a powerful antioxidant known for helping to improve the appearance of wrinkles, firmness and brightness.

Green Tea has vast antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, helping to reduce issues associated with acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and many other skin concerns.
The powerful antioxidant superpower means that green tea delays the signs of sun damage, slack skin, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Sodium PCA is the salt of pyrrolidone carbonic acid, a naturally occurring humectant commonly found in moisturizing skin care products. This nourishing and hydrating ingredient helps plump the look of skin with moisture while leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

Glycolic acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane that works as a chemical exfoliator to help improve the look of skin texture. It is one of the most effective forms of AHAs and is often found in anti-aging and acne products—including peel pads, treatment toners and more—to help improve the look of pores, smoothness, brightness and clarity while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids may increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun and risk of sunburn. It is advised to use asunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using products containing AHAs and for a week afterwards.

Elastin is a naturally occurring protein in the body known for giving skin elasticity and rebound. In skin care products, a hydrolyzed form of Elastin is often used to optimize absorption while helping to improve the look of skin firmness and bounce.

Shea Butter, a vegetable fat derived from the nut of the shea tree, is a creamy nut butter that is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids. This natural emollient helps soften, condition and relieve the look of dry skin, and it can be found in many nourishing lotions and creams.