Aloe Vera : Aloe was considered as
the "plant of immortality" in early Egypt .Amino acids enhance the regeneration process
of the skin. Aloe Vera has 19 of the 20 amino acids that are needed by the
human body for good health, with 7 of the 8 essential amino acids.
Panthenol : Is a humectant,
emollient and moisturizer. It has very good skin penetration and is used for treatment of mild burns and minor skin disorders. It also
improves hydration, reduces itching and inflammation of the skin.
Sodium
benzoate: Sodium benzoate is used as basteriostat and fungistat.
Gluconolactone; Gluconolactone hydrates the skin, resulting in enhanced
degrees of moisturization. According to a study featured in Dermatologic
Surgery journal, Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that is capable of
chelating metals and may also function by scavenging free radicals. According
to the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, it may also show improvements in
patients with Rosacea, and is gentle on sensitive skin.
Cucumber
Fruit Extract: Cucumbers have so many benefits
for your skin. It is used topically improve complexion, tighten pores, and can even
reduce the appearance of freckles. Research showing the lutein component of
cucumber can have an effect on suppressing melanogenesis, or the process leads
to skin discolorations. Additional in-vitro research has shown that the
constituents in cucumber can help protect skin against carcinogenic substances
that cause tumors.
Chamomile: Is one of the most widely used botanicals and
has carminative, emollient, healing, tonic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties. It contains azulene which helps to reduce
puffiness and cleanse pores of impurities.
Green Tea : Considering their
well-documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, topical green tea
polyphenols are likely to slow down the development of some signs of aging.
Whether green tea can actually diminish wrinkles and skin sag is far more
uncertain.
Colloidal Oatmeal : Acts upon the top layer of skin as a
tightening effect. Colloidal Oatmeal is a finely ground oatmeal that is used to
relive minor skin irritation and itching.
Oat
plant: Oat extract can have
anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sodium PCA feeds moisture to the skin and is most notably used as an ingredient
in moisturizers. It is non-irritating to the skin and eyes and is non-comedogenic.
It occurs naturally in human skin and is responsible for binding moisture to
the cells. It is also hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the air.
Highly water-absorbent, holding several time its weight in water, which makes
it an excellent humectant.
Preservatives
Sodium
lactate: Is the
sodium salt of lactic acid produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as
corn or beets .Sodium lactate is commonly used to extend cosmetic shelf life
and increase food safety as it has a broad antimicrobial action, such as
against yeast and fungi.
Citric acid: is a
weak organic acid It is a natural preservative. Citric acid exists in greater
than trace amounts in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus
fruits like lemons and limes.
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Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, March–April 2002, pages
120–124
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Volume 44, 2002, pages 66–70).
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