Description

Active Ingredients in the Nourish Serum

Key Active: Retinaldehyde 0.5%

• Works as prescription A without the side effects and an outstanding compliance rate
• Skin’s natural storage form of A – non irritating and the epiderm is not compromised
• Stored in the fat cell – it is converted to Retinoic Acid within the skin and ensures prolonged vitamin release
• Never found in the blood stream, making it safe for pregnant women
• Physiologically alters damaged DNA, as new cells replicate in healthier state
• Normalises hyperkeratinisation, reducing congestion in the skin affected by acne and rosacea
• Creates volume in dermal tissue due to new collagen production at 3 months
• Rebuilds damage to structural fibres – plumps scar tissue & lines
• Compresses distended vessels, making the damage of the vascular network less visible
• Normalises over active melanocytes, minimising hyperpigmentation
• Regulates sebaceous activity. reducing oil output
• Reconditions the skin to manufacture Glycosaminoglycans & NMF’s

Additional Actives

Niacinamide – Vitamin B3

• Repairs barrier function – reducing sensitivity
• Potent anti-inflammatory – calming atopic skin disorders
• Inhibits Melanosome transfer to Keratinocyte – normalising hyperpigmentation
• Maintains surveillance function of Langerhan Cells during UV exposure – reducing tumour formation
• Regulates moisture levels – over active sebaceous activity slowed – hydration levels restored
• Delivery mechanism for other nutrients

Helioguard 365 [Porphyra Umbilicalis (Red Algae) Extract]

• Sea Algae compound that through its exposure to extreme UV radiation has evolved to contain some of the most powerful UV absorbing (UVA & UVB light) actions found in nature
• Safeguards skin against photo-ageing, working synergistically with Retinaldehyde
• Reduces skin damaging antagonists with extended free-radical exposure
• Ideal for AM & PM application

Support Actives

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Anti-pigment, neutralises free radicals and stimulates the production of collagen.

Willow Herb (Epilobium Angustifolium)

Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant. Acts as a natural analgesic, mimicking cortisone to soothe irritation.

Symwhite (Phenylethyl Resorcinol)

One of the most powerful tyrosinase inhibitors. Studies found that 90% of testers reported fading within 28 days.

CoQ10

Produces biological energy (ATP) inside the cells, helping repair and keep cells healthy. It is also a powerful antioxidant, it neutralises harmful free radicals and prevents premature ageing.

Beta Glucan

Potent wound healing ability, applied to skin for treatment of dermatitis, eczema, wrinkles, bedsores, wounds, burns, diabetic ulcers, and radiation burns

L-Carnitine

Increases skin cell turnover & transports fatty acids into the mitochondria assisting energy production. Aids moisture levels & has an exfoliating effect. A Chiral transporter of fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production

Aloe

Anti-inflammatory with wound healing properties

Sodium PCA

Natural Moisturising Factor, providing long term correction to dehydration

Ingredients:

Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerine, Aloe Vera Juice, 3% Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Carnitine (L), L-lactic Acid, Carbomer, Retinal .5% (Retinaldehyde), Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate (D-alpha), Bisabolol (L-alpha) Willow Herb, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloud Berry) Seed Oil, Porphyra Umbilicalis (Red Algae) Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Maltodextrin, Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil, Sodium Lactate, Lonicera Caprifolium & Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lecithin, (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange)Peel*, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel, Glycine Soja (Soybean), Rosehip, Evening Primrose, Jojoba Oil, Almond Sweet Oils) Natural Vitamin E, Rose Absolute, Apple & Melon Fruit Extracts, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, CoEnzyme Q10, (Portulaca, Seaweed, Grapefruit Seed & Green Tea Leaf Extracts) Alcohol, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Rose Water, 1,2-Hexanediol