Rejuvenating Day Cream for daily anti-aging skin care

 
Alpha Lipoic Acid

It is a very effective antioxidant - active in both aqueous and lipid environments in the cell, that assists the metabolism of the cells and helps to prevent cross-linking which leads to skin ageing.
These properties help to retard the degeneration of the skin, while improving skin radiance, smoothing the skin and acting as an anti-oxidant.
It furthermore is involved in energy production at cellular level and also boosts glutathione levels in the skin, helping combat inflammation, while at the same time re-energizing other antioxidants, such as vitamin E and C.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is the most superb moisturizer and penetrates into the deepest part of the skin within 30 minutes. Most importantly it acts as a carrying agent for other ingredients.
Apart from moisturizing, it also binds the moisture in the skin and controls tissue hydration - thereby imparting a more youthful looking skin.
It helps to smooth out wrinkles and lines, and at the same time boosting the health of the cells and has a structure stabilizing function as well.
It helps to keep the skin elastic and supports the collagen - the foundation of the skin - and fights inflammatory conditions of the skin,  which can contribute to premature skin aging.

Serilesine^®

This active peptide is involved in increasing the bond between the skin cells and the basement membrane of the skin - the loss of this bond is most prevalent in aging skin.
With an increase of the bond compactness of the skin, the actual functioning of the skin is reversed to that of a far younger skin.
It increases laminin and integrin in the skin (forming hemidesmosomes) which leads to properly functioning fibroblast and collagen, which in turn leads to a measurably more elastic skin. The increase in skin compactness leads to a firmer skin with better tone and improved skin smoothness.
It also improves the formation of cells (keratinocytes) - all of this leads to the restructuring of the skin and a resultant younger looking complexion.

Aldenine^®

This peptide has a two-fold action – it protects the skin from environmental aggression and degradation – while at the same time boosting collagen production by an amazing 300%.
It specifically targets the neutralizing of RCS (Reactive Carbonyl Species) radicals which could, if left unchecked, damage the DNA of the skin cells, as well as attack the collagen in the skin, causing it to cross-link and age faster, becoming harder and less elastic.
Furthermore, it protects against UV damage to the skin, and very importantly, increases the production of collagen by 300% in only seven days.

Hydromanil^®

This active ingredient increases the moisture and hydration in the skin with immediate effect, by preventing trans dermal water loss, as well as providing sustained hydration by penetrating the skin and hydrating from the inside as well.
Proper hydration ensures the correct functioning of skin cells - nutrition reaches the cells and waste materials are effectively removed.
It immediately increases the hydration of the skin, but also has a long-lasting moisturizing effect - which ensures that the skin stays elastic; retaining cell volume, preventing dry flaky skin and premature aging. It ensures that the skin enzymes can function properly and with this positively influences the working of keramides and NMF.
This extract also has a direct influence on the correct amount of normal cell shedding, which impacts favorably on an even and smooth youthful looking skin.

Although Titanium dioxide can be used as a colorant, it is mostly used, as in this formulation, as a sun screening agent.

Vitamin A

Your cosmetic label will never state vitamin A, it would normally list it as 'retinyl palmitate'. This vitamin has great anti-aging, moisturizing and anti-oxidant qualities, when used in cosmetic products.
It helps to accelerate cell renewal and stimulates the fibroblast as well as the collagen, while at the same time increasing the activity of the skin enzymes.
It furthermore assists with cell division, while improving skin elasticity, reducing UV induced wrinkle formation and is readily absorbed by the skin.

Vitamin E

This vitamin is an excellent antioxidant, protecting the skin from environmental pollution, as well as the damage caused by UV (sunlight) radiation.
It has excellent moisturizing properties and has an anti-inflammatory action, which helps to prevent skin aging. Vitamin E is well absorbed by the skin and also enhances the penetration of other ingredients.
Apart from this, it also helps with sun damage to the skin by reducing sun-induced wrinkling and helps to prevent excessive moisture loss.
The skin enzymes are protected by vitamin E to promote proper skin functioning. It also plays a significant role in the prevention of  excessive degeneration of the cell's DNA.

Jojoba

This golden liquid ester readily penetrates the skin and has a natural affinity to the skin, helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, promoting skin suppleness, while assisting in the rejuvenating of the skin.
It helps to balance the secretion of sebum of the skin (oil), while preventing skin dehydration. When absorbed by the skin it helps to soften the tissue, increasing elasticity and smoothness of the skin.
The tocopherols contained are great free radical scavengers, helping to prevent oxidative stress and aging in the skin.

Cranberry

The tocotrienols contained in cranberry are very nourishing and moisturizing and also have good anti-oxidant properties, as well as protecting the skin from stresses caused by sunlight.
The omega oils contained help to moisturize the skin, while at the same time reducing inflammation and strengthening the skin.
Apart from nourishing the skin, cranberry helps to improve moisture retention and to increase skin smoothness, elasticity and suppleness, while at the same time improving collagen and the elastin fibers found in the skin.

Centella

This herbal extract has a very positive effect on increasing circulation in the skin, as well as assisting with the proper functioning and formation of collagen by modulating the action of the fibroblast.
It has good anti-oxidant properties and helps to improve the firmness, tone and elasticity of the skin, thereby improving the appearance of the skin in general.
Furthermore, it promotes vein and capillary health in the skin and is a good general tonic for the skin.

Horse Chestnut

This extract has a direct influence on improving the health of veins and capillaries in the skin, which in turn leads to proper circulation and maximum skin functioning.
It has a strengthening effect on the venous system, preventing capillary fragility – which could result in leaking, causing edema (water retention) within the skin, which in turn leads to an uneven looking skin.
Apart from this, it inhibits collagenase and elastase in the skin – and therefore leads to healthier collagen and supportive skin structure, that in turn results in a healthier younger looking skin, while at the same time fighting inflammatory conditions, which if left unchecked, could lead to premature aging.

Green Tea

Extensive research has shown that this extract not only has amazing antioxidant and cell protective qualities, but also protects the collagen by inhibiting collagenase – the enzyme reaction that breaks down collagen.
It is easily absorbed by the skin and protects the DNA and cell in general, helping the skin fight inflammation that could lead to aging.
Furthermore, it has astringent qualities and helps to maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, protecting the cells in the skin from premature cell death due to radiation or excessive free radicals, while at the same time boosting microcirculation and ensuring healthy skin tone.

Pansy / Viola tricolor

The colorful herb has good anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-microbial properties, and is most helpful in clearing up minor skin imperfections.

Clary sage

This herb helps to balance the production of oil in the skin and also has astringent properties to help tone the skin. Apart from this, it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.