Glossary of Terms
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A
Ingredient | Description |
Acetyl Gloucosamine |
Brightens complexion; helps minimize appearance of skin discoloration and age spots |
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Seed Extract |
Visibly diminishes undereye bags and puffiness; enhances the appearance of skin tone and firmness |
Algae (Laminaria digitata) Extract |
Supports collagen through moisturization to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract |
Helps moisturize and soothe skin |
Alpha Hydroxy Acids |
Reveal the next layer of skin, reduce the signs of aging, and improve texture of skin |
Alpha Lipoic Acid |
Promotes the appearance of skin radiance |
Apricot Kernel Oil |
Moisturizer |
Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil |
Skin conditioner |
Alpha Lipoic Acid |
Antioxidant |
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) |
Anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant |
B
Ingredient | Description |
Balm Mint (Melissa officinalis) Extract |
Aromatic agent |
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract |
Regulates Moisture |
Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) Bud Extract |
Improves skin moisturization; smooths appearance of wrinkles |
Bentonite Clay |
Natural clay skin cleanser |
Beta-Glucan |
Used for its antioxidant properties |
Beta Hydroxy Acids |
Reveal the next layer of skin, reduce the signs of aging and improve texture of skin |
Bilberry Fruit Extract |
Helps promote a youthful-looking glow |
Bio-Hydria® Complex |
Softens and conditions |
Birch (Betula alba) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Bisabolol |
Anti-inflammatory |
Birch Leaf (Betula alba) Extract |
Conditioner |
Bilberry Fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus) Extract |
Antioxidant |
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) |
Contains piperine, a constituent in black pepper that helps increase nutrient uptake so nutrients are better utilized by the body? |
Boswellia Serrata |
Anti-inflammatory |
C
Ingredient | Description |
Calendula Oil |
Soothes and moisturizes skin |
Caffeine |
Antioxidant and skin conditioner that helps reduce appearance of puffiness around the eye area |
Carrot (Daucus carota) |
Soothes and calms; ripe with beta-carotene |
Ceramide 3 |
Occurs naturally in the skin’s outer layer; helps prevent surface moisture loss and promote younger, healthier-looking skin |
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract |
Widely known as a skin conditioner; helps soothe damage caused by skin dryness |
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Flower Extract |
Provides soothing and relaxing properties |
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita matricaria) Flower Extract |
Soothing and skin conditioning |
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Extract |
Natural cleanser |
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Extract |
Emollient |
Clover Blossom (Trifolium pratense) Extract |
Conditioner |
Coenzyme Q10 |
Powerful antioxidant; supports production of ATP |
G
Ingredient | Description |
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Root Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Ginseng (Panax ginseng) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Grape (Vitis vinifera) Oil |
Antioxidant |
Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) |
Antioxidant |
Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) Extract |
Supports collagen through moisturization; helps promote younger, firmer looking skin |
Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) Oil |
Emollient |
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract |
Antioxidant |
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract |
Antioxidant and skin conditioner; supports collagen through moisturization |
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Oil |
Antioxidant oil |
Green Tea |
Anti-oxidant |
H
Ingredient | Description |
Hops (Humulus lupulus) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Horsetail (Equisetum giganteum) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Hyaluronic Acid |
Humectant that helps skin retain moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
Hydrolyzed Lupine (Lupinus albus) Protein Extract |
Visibly diminishes undereye bags and puffiness; enhances the appearance of skin tone and firmness |
L
Ingredient | Description |
Laminaria Digitata |
Hydrating, antioxidant |
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Extract |
Skin hydrating conditioner renowned for calming properties |
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Extract |
Calms, soothes |
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root Extract |
Humectant with skin-conditioning properties |
Linden (Tilia vulgaris) Extract |
Helps enhance appearance of skin |
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract |
Skin conditioner |
M
Ingredient | Description |
Mallow (Malva sylvestris) Extract |
Natural hydrator, antioxidant, and skin conditioner |
Mallow (Malva sylvestris) Flower Extract |
Soothes and moisturizes |
Mango (Mangifera indica) |
Nurtures and hydrates |
Marine Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) Extract |
Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles |
Marrubium Vulgare Extract |
Member of the mint family; helps condition skin |
Mica |
Oil-absorber, opacifier |
Micro-Algae (Spirulina maxima) |
High multivitamin, protein, and amino acid content for restorative effects |
Microalgae Extract |
High multivitamin, protein, and amino acid content for restorative effects |
Magnesium |
Helps ensure the proper absorption of calcium, supports many other important biological functions? |
O
Ingredient | Description |
Oat (Avena sativa) |
Soothing skin moisturizer |
Oat (Avena sativa) Kernel Extract |
Skin conditioner; moisturizer |
Olive (Olea europaea) Leaf Extract |
Moisturizer |
Olive (Olea europaea) Oil |
Skin conditioner |
Olive (Olea europaea) Oil Extract |
Moisturizer |
Olivine |
Natural mineral extract; helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) Fruit Extract |
Skin moisturizer |
Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) Peel Extract |
Skin moisturizer |
Orchid (Orchis) Extract |
Skin moisturizer |
P
Ingredient | Description |
Panthenol |
Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, a humectant, emollient and moisturizer; can help make skin look soft and smooth |
Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) Oil |
Emollient, skin conditioner |
Peach (Prunus persica) Fruit Extract |
Skin softener, emollient |
Peptides |
Enhance skin smoothness; diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
Pineapple (Ananas sativus) and Papaya (Carica Papaya) Enzymes |
Gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells |
Pineapple (Ananas sativus) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Pea (Pisum sativum) Extract |
Conditioning agent for hair follicles against oxidative stress |
Plankton Extract |
Moisturizer, antioxidant |
Polypeptides |
Peptides that contain many amino acids; Hexapeptide-10 immediately makes skin look firmer; Biotinoyl-Tripeptide-1 and Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 make lashes look thicker and fuller |
Polysaccharide |
Good water-binding agent; hydrating antioxidant |
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Extract |
Powerful skin conditioner; antioxidant; helps protect skin’s healthy appearance from damaging environment |
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) |
Moisturizer high in betacarotene |
S
Ingredient | Description |
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Oil |
Emollient, skin conditioner |
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Seed Oil |
Emollient, skin conditioner |
Sage (Salvia officinalis) Oil |
Provides aroma |
Sage (Salvia officinalis) Extract |
Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioner |
Saw (Serenoa serrulata) Palmetto |
Skin conditioner, oil absorber |
Scutellaria Alpina Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Sea Algae |
Naturally remineralizes and exfoliates |
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Oil |
Antioxidant with beta-carotene; supports supple tone and smooth skin |
Sea Fennel |
Skin moisturizer |
Sea Kelp |
Antioxidant, emollient, humectant |
Sea Kelp Extract |
Moisturizer |
Sea Mayweed (Matricaria maritima) |
Skin soother; soothes razor burn |
Sea Plant (Crithmum maritimum) Extract |
Antioxidant and humectant; provides hydration |
Sea Starwort (Aster tripolium) |
Covers blotchiness and redness caused by razor blade |
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Seed Extract |
Helps skin retain moisture |
Shea (Butyrospermum parkii) Butter |
Skin conditioner; helps moisturize dry skin and diminishes the appearance of fine lines |
Snow Ear Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis) Extract |
Brightening agent |
Snow Ear Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis) Extract |
Brightening agent |
Sodium PCA |
Natural mineral salt; helps attract and retain moisture in skin; component of the skin’s own natural moisturizing factor |
Soy (Glycine soja) Protein |
Soothes, softens and moisturizes |
Spirulina Extract |
High multivitamin, protein, and amino acid content to support moisture framework of skin |
Stabilized Vitamin C (Tettrahexyldecyl ascorbate) |
Supports skin’s moisture framework |
Stimu-Tex®* |
Supports moisture balance |
Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) |
Known for purifying and toning |
Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) Extract |
Exfoliant |
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Oil |
Skin nourisher and moisturizer |
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Oil |
Contains natural antioxidants; contains a high amount of fatty acids to help moisturize and condition skin |
Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Extract |
Nourishes skin |
Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Oil |
Emollient, lubricant, skin nourisher |
W
Ingredient | Description |
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
Wheat (Triticum vulgare) Extract |
Hair conditioner |
Wheat (Triticum vulgare) Protein |
Improves hair silkiness and shine; contributes to hair smoothness |
White Oak (Quercus alba) Extract |
Skin cleanser and softener |
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) |
Skin conditioner, cleanser |