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apricot kernel oil

apricot kernel oil

Apricot kernel oil is a one-of-a-kind oil that serves many purposes for radiant beauty. Inside apricots, there is a seed, also called a kernel. These apricot kernels contain Ian impressive concentration of fatty acids : between 60 and 70% oleic acid (ômega9) and between 20 and 25% linoleic acid ( ômega 6) Its vitamin A content is particularly high and fosters cellular turnover and helps brighten the complexion. It's used for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Moisturize, firms and tones skin. The unsaturated fatty acids found in apricot kernel oil coupled with the Vitamin E content are good for promoting youthful skin.

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Argireline, Bio-Peptides and Neuropeptides Complex

Collagen is a protein comprised of long segments of amino acids arranged like a chain. When collagen breaks down, short segments of amino acids are formed. These are the tiny proteins and active molecules known as peptides. When collagen is depleted by age and environmental factors, including sunlight, it is not fully replaced. As a result, skin slowly becomes thinner and wrinkled over time. Bio-Peptides in skin care can provide significant anti-aging benefits Argireline Peptide is a safer, non toxic, and non-invasive alternative to Botox. This anti-aging peptide works deep penetrating and making the small muscles under your skin to reduce tension and become less stiff , softening the deep of wrinkles and fading expression lines. Neuropeptides triggers the formation of several essential skin components, including elastin and collagen. Scientific research reveals that after four months, the anti-aging peptides may decrease wrinkle depth by 27%, roughness by 13%, and wrinkle size by 36%, when used two times each day on the face and the neck area.

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Bisabolol / Panthenol

Bisabolol (specifically, “alpha-bisabolol”) is a colorless oily liquid that is the main component of chamomile essential oil. It’s also present in the bark of the Candeia tree of Brazil. Scientists isolate this compound specifically because it has proven to be extremely beneficial in cosmetic products. Bisabolol has natural anti-inflammatory properties.Chamomile has long been known to help heal wounds. Traditional medicine used the oil for this purpose. More recent studies have also shown that it can help speed up the healing time of sunburn, mild burns, and skin irritations.It soothes and helps injuries scar over. 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, so it’s less likely to dry out. It penetrates deep into the lower layers of skin, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Panthenol has also been found in some research to help reduce acne breakouts.Helps fade/soften fine lines and wrinkles: Bisabolol has been found to inhibit the enzymes in skin that can break down collagen, and at the same time, to stimulate collagen production.Fades hyperpigmentation: Researchers have found that bisabolol can help inhibit melanin synthesis. Melanin is the pigment in skin that can cause age spots and blotches as we get older. Inhibiting melanin is what skin-lightening products are supposed to do, but many of these have potentially dangerous chemicals in them. Bisabolol offers a more natural solution to inhibiting melanin synthesis and fading hyperpigmentation.

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Ceramide - 3

Ceramides are lipid molecules found in high concentrations within cell membranes in the upper layer of the skin. They hold skin cells together, forming a protective layer that plumps the skin and holds moisture. They also act as a barrier against bacteria and environmental pollutants.

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Chamomile Flower Extract

Contain several potent anti-inflammatory active agents : azulene,chamazulene ad flavonoids. Fight irritation and redness.

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Coconut Oil / Fruit

Made up of close to 5% Lauric Acid, Coconut oil is a decongestant and antiparasitic fatty acid .reducing inflammation, keeping skin moisturized and helping heal wounds. The medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut fruit also possess antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria. It has cleaning and puryfing properties. Rich in vitamin A that speeds up cells turnover and enhances the skin's appearence, while vitamin E protects again oxidation.

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Cucumber Extract

Cucumbers are a go-to natural skin care remedy for pampering your delicate under eye skin and are well known for their hydrating and soothing benefits. Cucumber contains fragrant components that are not sensitizing to skin. It has a Ahigh content of vitamins, polyphenols, tannins, minerals and other nutrients.

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DNA Repair Enzymes

New scientific advances have clearly demonstrated that DNA Repair Enzymes enhance the skin’s natural DNA repair process. It reduces solar elastosis in the dermis which could prevent visible signs of unwanted pigmentation. Telomere repairs and reinforces skin’s DNA integrity and progressive reverses structural damage caused by UV radiation on skin. Irregular skin pigmentation is reduced and unsightly blemishes are neutralized

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Ferulic Acid

Ferulic acid is a plant based antioxidant found in the cell walls of grains. Ferulic acid acts helping to slow the ageing process by neutralizing the effects of damaging free radicals on the skin. It is also protect against sun damage, as well as assisting in skin's regeneration functions to tackle skin that has already been over-exposed. In addition it has the benefit of working well alongside other antioxidants, enhancing the stability and the efficacy of vitamins C and E.

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Ginger Root Oil

Ginger works like a natural toner. It works hard to cleanse and purify, giving you gorgeous, radiant, toned skin.Ginger is a powerful antiseptic that gets under your skin and kills acne-causing bacteria. And the best part, it is suitable for all kinds of skin.It contains around 40 antioxidant properties that prevent free radical damage and protect against aging. It also evens skin tone and improves elasticity. Because of its toning and antioxidant properties, ginger can reduce the appearance of hypopigmented scars (scars that are white or much lighter than your skin tone). Ginger’s antioxidant properties help reduce this pigmentation to bring your skin colour as close to natural. Soothe burns and blisters, Help reverse sun damage: Ginger can magically undo the damage caused by excessive sun exposure, and restore skin back to its natural beauty.

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Glicolic Acid

Glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane, belongs to the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) family Glycolic Acid is the holy grail for exfoliation, effectively removing the outermost layer of dead cells from the complexion, revealing brighter, fresher skin. Those same dead skin cells that can stick together and clog pores, leading to acne, can also make our skin look less vibrant.

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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid attracts and holds on to moisture in skin cells. Hyaluronic acid penetrates the skin and binds water to skin cells, infusing all layers of the skin with valuable, rejuvenating moisture.Keeps skin plump and hydrated alleviating dry skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and speeding up wound healing.Hyaluronic acid also has antibacterial properties, so it can help reduce the risk of infection

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Jojoba Seed Oil

Jojoba seed oil is composed of a variety of Fatty Acids (ômega 9) Gadoleic Acid , Erucic acid Nervonic Acid and Oleic Acid, all of which help protect and reduce inflammation. They also contribute to the scarring-over process and help maintein the suppleness of the skin. Palmitic acid increses this softening effect.

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Neem Extract

Antibacterial, antifungal anti-inflammatory neem oil to possess limitless virtues, with new ones constantly coming to light, from ayrveda to the most scientifical trials. Most of them are attributable to the presence of high concentrations of Azadirachtin A. Rich in Oleic Acid, the oil softens and deeply nouriches the skin.

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Niamicide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide is one of the two forms of Vitamin B3 and is also know as Niacin. It helps your skin immunity building Keratine , a type of protein that keeps your skin firm and healtier. It also help to grow a ceramid ( lipid) barrier, which can , in turn, retain moisture. Niacinamide reduces inflammation, which may help ease redness from eczema, acne, and other inflammatory skin conditions.Minimize the appearence of enlarged pores reducing the size of pores over time. . It also defends your skin from enviromental toxins protecting it from damage caused by ultraviolet rays. The benefits of moisture retention aren’t just for those with dry skin types. Niacinimide can also help regulate the amount of oil the sebaceous glands produce and prevent your glands from going into overdrive.
Treats hyperpigmentation. Some research has found 5 percent niacinamide concentrations can be helpful in lightening dark spots. Benefits were seen after four weeks, but not beyond two months. This benefit may be due to increased collagen production.
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. Research has also found that the same concentration was helpful in reducing some signs of sun damage that come with aging. This includes fine lines and wrinkles.
Protects against oxidative stress. Niacinamide helps build cells in the skin while also protecting them from environmental stresses, such as sunlight, pollution, and toxins.
Treats acne. Niacinamide may be helpful for severe acne, especially inflammatory forms like papules and pustules. Over time, you may see fewer lesions and improved skin texture.

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Palm Kernel Extract

Palm Kernel oil seems to be a cosmetic wonder oil. It is an edible plant oil extracted from the palm kernel, which is the seed found inside the palm fruit. The oil has a strong nutty scent and taste. It has been used by African mothers for centuries, to treat infections, prevent diseases, and for beautiful hair and skin. Has anti-aging properties – Palm Kernel oil is loaded with antioxidants which prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also provides protection against harmful UV rays, other toxins, and harsh weather conditions.
It is a great skin moisturiser, making the skin soft, smooth and supple. Heal dry and itchy skin. Restores skin elasticity.

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Retinol / Vitamin A

Retinol is a useful and proven night time ingredient that promote skin renewal, reduce acne and boost skin’s collagen production. Derived from Vitamin A , Retinol is highly effective in reversing sun damage and signs of aging. It decreases fine lines, evens skin color, improves texture, tightens pores, and stimulates blood flow and collagen production. Regular Retinol is volatile to air and UV so can easily lose its effectiveness while Encapsulated Retinol is more stable and efficacious, having the ease of travelling and targeting. Once it is on the skin, the liquid membrane dissolves and improves its ability to penetrate into the skin effectively. Retinol is delivered exactly where it provides the most benefit to the skin cells. At the same time, the crystalline particles create a protective shield on the skin surface to prevent dehydration
Introduce retinol slowly into your skincare regimen (not every night) and start off with a low percentage. Introducing retinol twice a week into your nightly skincare routine and slowly increasing the usage will give your skin a chance to acclimate and build up endurance
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day when using this product.
Something else to consider is that retinol, like all vitamin A derivatives, is NOT recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil has a long history in cosmetic formulations. The plant goes back as far as the time of Egyptian pharaohs, and has been referenced in many Greek documents. The oil pressed from the safflower seeds is very high in vitamin E, and also contains omega-6 fatty acids. Vitamin E is recognized as a potent antioxidant and a great line of defense against free radicals, which are molecules that tend to attack collagen and help to prematurely age the skin. When the skin is expose to excessive UV radiation from sunlight, the body produces free radicals. The free radicals attack the skin at the cellular level, damaging the mitochondria within the cell and causing a loss of elasticity. This is a significant contributor to fine lines, wrinkles and the appearance of aging skin.
Because of its antioxidant properties, safflower oil has many benefits for the skin reversing the damage done by free radicals. This includes fine lines, wrinkles, the appearance of aging skin, rough skin, age spots, and skin irritations. Safflower oil works to reduce skin inflammation and plays a significant role in wound healing. Wound healing is a combination of various functions within the body that includes cellular, molecular, and other mechanisms. Once an injury to the skin occurs, the body begins to create a wound matrix, which is an immune response that helps break down the tissue where the wound happened. Then the process of wound repair begins, allowing new cells to form and move to the wound area. The topical application of oils like safflower oil and its vitamin E component helps to expedite this process.

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Seaweed Extract

Chondus Crispus/Irish Sea Moss - seaweed, which grows in abundance in our oceans, is a natural source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, with anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties that help to heal the skin. Recent studies have shown that it has the exciting benefit of mitigating and decreasing UV damage. Seaweed is full of humectants that draw in moisture from the environment, and vitamin E, also great for hydrating the skin.the amino acids in seaweed help your skin to plump up, smoothing out fine lines with its anti-aging properties.
Heals acne, rosacea and sensitive skin problems – the natural minerals contained in seaweed, which include omega, zinc and magnesium, create a barrier to protect skin from harsh weather (or overly dry environments) while helping to heal skin of any infections. With anti-inflammatory properties , your skin will maintain protection against further outbreaks once it has cleared.
Evens skin pigmentation – the antioxidants that include vitamin B and C, help to heal the skin and clear pigmentation that developed after it was exposed to the sun’s rays for too long.

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Soluble Collagen

Collagen is a protein that's important for the skin. There are a number of different types of collagen. The amount and quality of collagen in your skin significantly affects your appearance. Soluble collagen is designed to easily pass through the skin’s pores, the collagen molecules have been broken down into much smaller fragments, which are able to penetrate the skin’s surface.

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Sphilantes Acmelia Flower Extract

Spilanthes acmella or Acmella oleracea, is a small ornamental flowering plant originally native to the tropical regions of Brazil which is often called the ‘toothache’ plant as it contains an active ingredient, which has a natural numbing effect on mouth and gums. Although better known as a culinary ingredient, it is also used medically in some countries for its wound healing and anti fungal properties and is taken internally as a health supplement.. It helps restructure, firm and smooth the skin on the face. The efficacy of the extract has been investigated and the results show that it has a powerful effect on fine lines; the effect coming from the analgesic action of the extract which helps to control the muscle contractions, which give rise to expression wrinkles by dulling the nerves responsible for this action. Thus it acts similarly to the actions of Botox, however unlike Botox it is largely non intrusive. Although noticing near instantaneous benefits it may become even more effective with continued use.

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Squalane

Derived from olive oil, Squalane is a special molecule, similar to squalene, which occurs naturally in the sebum produced by the skin. Light and easily absorbed, it leaves the skin silky and smooth. It softens the skin, improves elasticity, protects against moisture loss and has a luxurious skin feel.Squalane oil is suitable for ALL skin types, from dry to sensitive to oily and acne-prone. Non-comedogenic , Squalane balances oil production, providing just enough moisture to keep the skin clear and healthy. Squalane oil also has powerful anti-aging properties and will help the skin age gracefully as well as anti-inflammatory benefits to help with skin conditions such as acne and eczema.

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SYN-AKE

SYN-AKE peptide a wrinkle-freezing ingredient that mimics the effects of the Malaysian Temple Viper Venom by smoothing the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's a synthetic tripeptide that “mimics” the effects of a peptide found in the venom of the Temple Viper snake.
This compound works on the skin in a similar way as botox. Once applied, the Syn-ake ingredient works to relax the skin muscles used for facial expressions that cause wrinkles

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Telomere Accelerator

Telomeres exist in the tips of the chromosomes. “Telomeres are the protective codes at the end of our chromosomes that allow our genetic information to be properly passed on when our cells divide

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Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 ( panthenol) has regenerative, healing, moisturizing and protective properties . It stabilizes the skin barrier, reducing the amount of water that is lost through the skin and helping to improve skin softness and elasticity.
Provides relief from itching and reduces redness. Wounds treated with panthenol has resulted in regenerated tissue that is more solid and elastic. It also acts as a barrier and shields the skin from irritation.
Vitamin B5 has excellent anti-aging properties, it soothes, softens and moisturizes the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Vitamin C

Midsummer Skin uses Vitamin C stabilized to target fine lines and wrinkles. It offers antioxidant protection from free radical damage and prevent further damage. It is a powerhouse when mixed with other antioxidants. When used in higher concentrations , such as our Vitamin C E Ferulic + B5 Serum that has 20% of L-Ascorbic Acid, can be great for evening out skin tone. L-Ascorbic Acid is considered to be the most effective form of vitamin C.

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Vitamin E

Vitamin E repairs skin cells, stimulating new collagen development. It is additionally a a powerful antioxidant. Free radicals are molecules that corrupt collagen and contribute towards skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles. It stimulates the production of collagen and regeneration of the extracellular matrix

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