CosMedix Key Ingredients that make a difference Acidophilus: probiotic from yogurt, brightener, detoxifier AGP Complex:complexed retinol (vitamin A) with arabino-galactan protein conjugates; anti-aging, antioxidant cell stimulator Alpha-Lipoic Acid:antioxidant, collagen/elastin stimulant Alpha-Tocopherol (D): chirally correct Vitamin E, antioxidant Aminoguanidine:anti-aging, protein glycation inhibitor. Asatxanthin: potent antioxidant from green algae Ascorbic Acid (L): chirally correct Vitamin C, antioxidant, collagen stimulant Azelaic Acid: antibacterial, tyroinase inhibitor, brightening agent Blueberry Extract: antiaging, antioxidant Cholic Acid (D) dries sebum, regulates oil production Copper Gluconate: anti-aging collagen stimulant Cranberry Enzymes: antioxidant, antihistamine D20: 10% heavier than regular water, super-hydrating, antibacterial Epidermal Growth Factor: sitmulates and proliferates epidermal cells Fullersomes: carbon spheres; extend the life of antioxidants, essential oils Glucoronic Acid (D): precursor of Vitamin C, detoxifier Green Tea Extract: chirally correct antioxidant Lactic Acid (L): chirally corrrect AHA from yogurt; softens proteins, increases cell turnover Liquid Crytsals: nourishes the liquid crystal matrix of epidermal, dermal membrane Malic Acid (L): chirally correct AHA from apples, berries; promotes better circulation Mandelic Acid (L): anti-infammatory, antioxidant from almonds Niacinamide: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Vitamin B Pregnenolone: anti-aging hormone from wild yams; helps reduce oil production Pomegranate Seed Oil: antioxidant Resveratrol: antioxidant; anti-inflammatory, protease inhibitor for cell respiration Shea Butter: anti-inflammatory emollient from the Karite tree Sodium Hyaluronate (L): chirally correct moisturizer Soy Isofavones: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant from soybeans Spin Trap: "intelligent" antioxidant; reassigns free radicals for cell respiration Sulfur: antibacterial, clarifier from brocolli Superoxide Dimutase (L): antioxidant; protects DNA from superoxide radical TCA Complex:trichoriacetic acid, potent exfoliant Tartaric Acid: antioxidant form wine Thioredoxin: anti-aging, antioxidant from plant proteins Titanium Dioxide: antibacterial, mineral UV protection Whey Protein: milk component with firming, brightener, detoxifier Zeolite: heavy metal detoxfier from volcanic minerals Zinc Oxide: mineral UV protection |