Squalane: (olive oil-derived wonderful for all skin types—even the most sensitive! Nature’s greatest moisturizer) Softens, diminishes tiny facial lines. Heals, soothes dry, irritated skin. Creates a barrier to protect your skin against the harsh environment. As a base it makes your moisturizer and facial treatment work more effectively. Squalane is 100% compatible with the natural oils of your body.
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline: s (Lipo-aminoacid, anti-aging, firming, moisturizing) Long-lasting firming & moisturizing effects, powerful anti-wrinkle action by stimulating contraction of collagen fibers, inhibition of age promoting enzymes, inhibition of free radicals, maintains integrity of the skin barrier, penetrates deeply into skin.
Ceramide III: has been used as a highly functional cosmetic ingredient for maintaining skin moisture balance by repairing damaged skin lipid barrier
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C source, anti-oxidant), The forms of vitamin C that are proven most stable and effective are: ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinyl ascorbate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Regardless of marketing hype – there is no one “best” form of topically-applied vitamin C. All antioxidants, including vitamin C, are vulnerable to deterioration in the presence of air and light. If a product containing antioxidants does not come in airtight, opaque packaging, don’t buy it!
So what can vitamin C really do?
Here’s what a well-formulated, stably-packaged product with vitamin C can do for your skin:
- Improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
- Strengthen skin’s barrier response
- Reduce inflammation
- Promote collagen production
- Enhance effectiveness of peels and microdermabrasion
- Lessen hyperpigmentation (at levels of 3% or greater)
Christine –
I use every night. My skin never gets dry.