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Other Highly Active Ingredients

In this section, we are listing ingredients from our skincare range which works synergistically with other active ingredients to reach the optimal results with our in-clinic treatments.  

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Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola)

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A tropical plant whose leaves contain a most significant skin repair power. It is a recognised medical ingredient and frequently recommended by the medical profession. It provides brilliant and quick repair of skin tissue and wounds including recently caused scars, burns and other skin disorders. It helps reduce as well as prevent fine lines, stretch marks etc and relieves sunburn quickly. And those performing laser treatments already recognise the welcome results when applied afterwards.

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Fucus Extract

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Rich in natural macro and micro-elements, minerals, amino acids and vitamins. A thick brown liquid with an oily feel although it contains no oil. Natural algae fragrance. This maceration is the fundamental treatment in achieving a skin that is healthy, balanced, hydrated and stimulated.

 

Fucus extract can be found in one of our product, Algae Maceration, is composed of 100% natural Fucus Extract. Its fluid texture (glycolic extract) allows a high concentration of active marine ingredients and ensures rapid penetration and diffusion into our skin cells. The Algae Maceration may be used to enrich any salon treatment (face and body) and to nourish and remineralise a skin that needs revitalization. It is excellent as a massage oil, as a boost under or mixed into any mask and may be used under a cream at the end of the treatment. Algae Maceration is recommended for all types of skin and for both face and body.


Its daily use on the face and body will:
- provide essential vitamins, minerals and proteins for a healthy skin;
- firm;
- restore a youthful looking glow
- slow down signs of ageing
- reduce appearance of facial lines and wrinkles
- stimulate cutaneous blood circulation

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Peptides

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Amino acid is the basic building block of protein, also known as peptide. Peptides with biological activity are produced from protein found in nature and typically contain 3 (short-chains) up to 30 (long-chains) of amino acids. These amino acids function as signalling molecules that initiate spiral reactions or as substrates in biological activity. Cosmetic peptides are generally classed according on their mechanisms of action, which include signal peptides, carrier peptides, neurotransmitter inhibitor peptides, and enzyme inhibitor peptides. Signal peptides, such as tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, activate a downstream signalling cascade (He et al., 2023).

Other peptides from our stockist skincare range are: 

  • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40: Sensitive skin exhibits signs of discomfort when exposed to environmental factors. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 are employed as active components in cosmetics for sensitive skin because of their capacity to interact with skin cells via many mechanisms, high efficacy at low dosage, and ability to permeate the stratum corneum (Resende et al., 2021).

  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: A patented synthetic signal peptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is composed of the fatty acid palmitic acid, which facilitates penetration, in addition to the amino acids lysine and valine. It dramatically increases skin firmness while also smoothing visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles, including deep wrinkles. This peptide supports various components of the skin's extracellular matrix, such as collagen and hyaluronic acid, making skin appears more supple and youthful. In addition, it has the potential to impede the activity of environmentally-derived enzymes that cause skin to lose its firmness and resilience, such as those produced by UV exposure.

  • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5: When applied to the skin, this synthetic peptide provides relaxing, smoothing, moisturising, and firmness-enhancing effects. The relaxing features of this compound are thought to alleviate undereye puffiness caused by fluid retention, such as that associated with allergies (which is distinct from under eye bags caused by displaced fat pads beneath the skin). This peptide has been shown to disrupt the process of glycation in the skin, which can lead to the weakening of the skin's supporting components, resulting in the formation of wrinkles and loss of firmness. Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 appears to intervene and assist the skin in preserving a smooth and resilient texture, leading to a younger-looking appearance.

  • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: As an inhibitor of neurotransmitters, acetyl hexapeptide-8 acts inside the epidermal layers of the skin to prevent the appearance of expression lines. Despite this, its effectiveness in this area does not supersede in-office wrinkle-smoothing injectable techniques. The water-binding and skin-restoring properties of this substance contribute to the youthful appearance and sensation of the skin.

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Licorice Root Extracts

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Powerful skin brightener and dark spot lightener. Licorice root extracts as effective as Kojic acid are powerful melanin inhibitors. 

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Green Tea

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It's well known as an excellent antioxidant to neutralise reactive oxygen species (free radicals). 

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REFERENCES

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He, B., Wang, F., & Qu, L. (2023). Role of peptide-cell surface interactions in cosmetic peptide application. Frontiers in pharmacology, 14, 1267765. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1267765

 

Resende, D. I. S. P., Ferreira, M. S., Sousa-Lobo, J. M., Sousa, E., & Almeida, I. F. (2021). Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 14(8), 702. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph14080702

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