Skin wholeness

Vitamin C is the dominant vitamin required to protect cell membranes from free-radical damage and is also necessary for the production of collagen. Vitamin A is necessary for the formation of healthy blood cells and helps the skin withstand environmental damage.

Zinc oxide is a sun reflectant and essential for healthy collagen formation. Vitamin A affects the fibroblast cells and induces the genetic production of collagen. Resveratrol increases the production of collagen and elastin. maintaining the skin’s youthful appearance.

Vitamin A increases the secretion of GAGs, natural moisturising factors, allowing the skin to retain more water with some plumping out of wrinkles. Vitamin A improves the quality of elastin fibres and removes damaged elastin. Hyaluronic Acid is essential for retaining water in the interstitial matrix and the overall maintenance of skin hydration.

Vitamin B3 is a bio-active ingredient that facilitates the repair of DNA, enhances epidermal growth and controls the release of melanin, reducing abnormal pigmentation. Rice Bran is a rich source of vegetable-based squalene and a vital component in the production of sterols, including the synthesis of vitamin D in human skin.

Vitamin C and Vitamin E, together with Coenzyme Q10 create a powerful antioxidant network capable of inhibiting free-radicals and protecting the skin from UV damage. Zinc is an important antioxidant agent for the skin, protecting against UV radiation and enhancing wound healing. Green Tea Extract is a potent singlet-oxygen antioxidant with specific beneficial effect on damaged cells. It acts as a natural sunscreen, inhibiting normal erythema responses to UV irradiation and preventing collagen breakdown.

Resveratrol is a bio-active ingredient shown to hasten wound repair with greater epithelial growth, and improves the histological architecture of the skin. Hyaluronic Acid is central to cell movement and the healthy replication of cells in the dermis. Marine plants and seaweed stem cells are potentbio-active ingredients that boost the regenerating potential of skin as it ages, reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles and improve cellular communication and replenishment.

Seaweed contains natural minerals including omega, zinc and magnesium, that create a barrier to protect the skin from harsh weather and help to heal from infections. Pomegranate punicic acid is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and cell regenerating, and helps to increase skin elasticity. Turmeric extract is a natural anti-septic that helps reduce blemishes and acne and stimulates circulation, improving under-eye darkness.