Collection: PERFORMANCE INGREDIENTS
Acai Berry–has one of the highest antioxidants amounts of any fruit, which helps prevent skin damage due to sun and pollutant exposure; contains silicon that helps improve collagen production and restores elasticity, which reduces wrinkles, smoothes, softens and firms the skin; rich with protein, vitamins A, B, Beta-carotene, C and E for good skin health, and omega 3 & 6 and amino acids that aid in cell repair for healthier younger looking skin.
Algae Extract - a natural moisturizer derived from sea plants, used to normalize the skin’s moisture content; helps increase surface hydration; provides suppleness to the epidermis; smoothes, soothes, and softens the skin; aids in retention of pliability; and rich in copper, silicon, iron and zinc - essential skin nutrients.
Allantoin – a botanical extract found in the Horse Chestnut and comfrey root; an intense skin softener; stimulates cell regeneration; increases water content of the extracellular matrix and enhances shedding of dead skin cells; and gentle and soothing for sensitive skin.
Alchemilla Vulgaris – an astringent, rich in antioxidant flavonoids and contains traces of salicylic acid, a naturally occurring anti-irritant which exfoliates the skin at the surface and within the pores; possesses excellent tissue firming properties; and soothes the skin.
Alpha-arbutin - a collagen enhancer and skin lightener that lighten and even skin tone on all skin types, andfadedark spots and blemishes.
Ascorbic Acid(Vitamin C) - evens skin tone and help to reduce UV induced skin pigmentation; stimulates production of moisture in the skin; an antioxidant that helps protect skin cells by fighting free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate – a form of Vitamin C; an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory with anti-aging properties that improves skin elasticity by enhancing collagen production and fading hyper-pigmentation; improves scalp circulation by maintaining the integrity and function of the capillaries that carry blood to the follicles; conditions the hair, removes impurities and smoothes the hair cuticle; and soothes the skin and scalp and reduces irritation.
Argan Oil – a plant oil produced from the kernels of the Argan tree grown in Morocco; rich in Vitamin E, Phenols, Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A) and Squalane, which are vital components that make up a healthy skin; nourishes and moisturizes the scalp and hair; reduces dry scalp and frizz; strengthens the hair; and helps strengthen the hair shaft and promotes elasticity, thus preventing any form of hair brittleness from occurring. The moisture retained in the hair gives off an attractive and healthy glow and adds remarkable shine.
Avocado Oil – high in Vitamins B and E, works at the cellular level to protect and strengthen hair. Vitamin B is essential for hair growth. Vitamin E helps repair damage of the scalp, which may slow or prevent hair growing. Healthy hair grows half an inch every month. Using avocado in a conditioner helps to promote regular hair growth. Additionally, it deeply hydrates the hair while adding luster and softness.
Babassu Seed Oil – a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the Babassu Palm, from the Amazon region of South America, that moisturizes and conditions the scalp and hair without weighting it down.
Bamboo Stem –high in silica deposits which give smoothness, shine and strength to the skin; improves the skin's ability to absorb essential minerals; soothes the skin; an exfoliant; with anti-irritant and antioxidant properties that reduce irritation and protect cells from free radicals that damage skin cells and accelerate skin aging.
Beta-Carotene- a natural molecule known as carotenoid that can be found mainly in plants and fruits. Our body converts Beta-Carotene into active Vitamin A. Beta-Carotene has antioxidant properties that help protect skin cells from free radicals. In hair care products, "Pro-Vitamin A" is used to solve fragility and condition the hair. In skin care products, beta-carotene is used for its antioxidant properties and its ability to help even skin tone.
Bearberry -an astringent and a botanical skin brightener that evens skin tone; helps tighten and condition the skin; and an anti-microbial that inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) – strengthens the hair; prevents split ends and brittleness; stimulates hair growth and helps reduce hairloss and thinning; conditions the scalp and hair; and helps maintain healthy hair. Red cells carry oxygen to all tissues, including to the scalp and hair follicles. Healthy red cells and healthy blood vessels are needed for optimum oxygen delivery to tissues. Biotin is one of many vitamins active in the production and health of red cells, so it is important to the oxygenation of hair follicles.
Caffeine- an alkaloid plant derivative with antioxidant properties that mildly constricts the blood vessels and subsequent decreases in blood flow, which aids in diminishing dark circles and redness around the eyes and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles; reduce under eye puffiness; improves skin tone and soothes the skin.
Caprylyl Glycol - Skin and hair conditioning agent with anti-microbial activity.
Carbomer - Emulsion stabilizer used in cleansers and personal care products.
Cetrimonium Bromide - a superior anti-static agent that prevents fly-away hair, leaving the hair manageable with a silky shine and a light feel.
Chamomile Extract- An antioxidant that softens the skin and improves skin tone; promotes tissue regeneration, and reduces puffiness and cleanse pores of impurities.Restores luster, shine and silkiness tohair and brightens the hair.
Citric Acid –an antioxidant; a natural preservative and pH control agent; enhances shine in hair; evens skin tone and sloughs of dead skin cells.
CoQ10 –an enzyme and potent antioxidant with effective anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties; replenishes depleted enzymes lost with aging; helps the skin maintain elasticity by increasing collagen and elastin production in connective tissue; plumps and tighten the skin; and protects cells from free radicals that damage collagen and connective tissues and age skin cells; and a potent moisturizer with liposomes that penetrates into skin and prevent water loss.
Cucumber Fruit Extract–a natural moisturizer with a high content of minerals and potassium is a natural skin emollient and softener with cooling and astringent properties that smoothes the skin leaving it fresh and supple; an antioxidant high in Vitamin C; removes dead cells and soothes the skin.
Cyanocabalamin (Vitamin B12)– helps strengthen capillaries and reduce wrinkles and stimulates hair follicles for increased hair growth.
Disodium EDTA - a preservative that stabilizes compounds and enhances cleaning and foaming.
Dimethicone Copolyol - Stabilizes emulsions, enhances conditioning of shampoo and body wash and improves slip, spread and coverage.
Ethylhexylglycerin - a skin conditioning agent and a preservative.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) - helps renew cells that grow hair and diminish hair loss. A deficiency in folic acid can inhibit the health of your hair and lead to premature graying and hair loss. Folic acid also works along with vitamin B12 and vitamin C for healthy hair.
Ginger Root Extract - an antioxidant and antiseptic that soothes the skin, helps improve circulation, smoothes the skin, fades darks spots and evens skin tone; and helps protect cells from free radicals that destroy collagen, elastin and other connective tissues and accelerate aging.
Grape Seed Extract –a natural astringent, with antioxidants properties, that soothes, rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin; helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and protects cells from environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.
Grape Seed Oil -an antioxidant with linoleic acid to help maintain skin and hair health and polyphenols tosoothe theskin and help slow the process of aging; intensely moisturizes, conditions and smoothes the hair and skin, and helps stimulate collagen production;helps the skin produce collagen; an antioxidant that fights free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.
Green Tea Extract -an astringent and antioxidant that soothes, rejuvenates and revitalizes skin; helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; enhances elasticity; includes Panthenol that helps improve hair strength; and helps protect skin cells from free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins for healthy skin and hair.
Glycerin – an emollient and humectants, drawing water into the outer layer of the skin, that softens and moisturizers the skin; and a skin-identical ingredient, meaning it is a substance found naturally in skin that helps maintain the outer barrier and prevent dryness.
Hemp Seed Oil – rich in protein,Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9, and vitamin E with water-binding properties that boost hair growth; conditions the scalp and hair, helps repair damaged hair and combat dryness; and moisturizes the scalp.
Hexylene Glycol - an organic solvent and preservative.
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey – a conditioning agentwith excellent moisture-binding properties for the hair and skin; penetrates the hair to enhance moisture, resulting in resulting in shiny and lustrous hair and soft moisturized skin.
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein – a skin and hair conditioning agent with anti-static and cell regenerating properties derived from the seeds of the lupine plant which are high in proteins and contain 35-45% of all the essential amino acids providing many benefits and treatment options in the fight against premature aging.
Hydrolyzed Silk Protein –an antioxidant made of two primary proteins with excellent moisture preservation characteristics that hydrates and conditions the hair and skin.
Hydrolyzed Quinoa –a grain found in the Andes Mountains of South America that moisturizes and penetrates the hair for repair and control. It binds to the hair shaft and penetrates the cortex, bringing moisture and reparative benefits deep into the hair.
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein -moisturizes the hair and skin and increases their ability to absorb moisture, resulting in a silky and smooth feel.
Hydroxyethycellulose - a gelling and thickening agent.
Japanese Seaweed –rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants, with iron, calcium and iodine that tightens the skin; improves skin softness, cleans pores; helps dissolve toxins; and moisturizes the skin and hair; nourishes and enhance hair for shiny healthy hair.
Jojoba Seed Oil - similar to the skins molecular structure that easily absorbs; moisturizes the hair and skin; helps smooth wrinkles and plump fine lines; and helps restore the natural oil balance in the hair and skin without clogging pores; an anti-bacterial; and helps keep the skin hydrated, smoothing wrinkles and plumping fine lines.
Kiegelia Africana Fruit – an extract from the pulp of the fruit of the Bole Tree found primarily in Senegal, Africa, has exceptional firming properties that helps improve firmness and elasticity of the skin; and has antioxidant properties that help protect skin cells against free radicals.
Kombu Seaweed - a natural anti-inflammatory with skin tightening properties; and immune system booster, and rich in minerals andvitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B13, C, E and K.
Lactic Acid - reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and hyper-pigmentation; stimulates collagen production; softens and rejuvenates the skin; a natural exfoliant - sheds dead skin cell from surface and promotes new cell growth; and helps reduce inflammation.
Lavender Extract – an antiseptic that helps reduce bacteria and soothes the skin. These properties allow lavender to both attack the bacteria and soothe the skin; nourishes the hair and leaves the hair shiny and hydrated.
Lemon Peel Oil –a grain found in the Andes Mountains of South America that moisturizes and penetrates the hair for repair and control. It binds to the hair shaft and penetrates the cortex, bringing moisture and reparative benefits deep into the hair. skin clarity, glow and softness; cleans and brightens the skin; removes dead skin and stimulates new growth; rich with essential skin rejuvenating and repair vitamins and minerals (Beta-carotene, vitamins A, B, B-complex and C, protein, lutein, iron, copper, potassium and calcium); and an antioxidant that protects skin cells from free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.
Licorice Root Extract –a botanical skin brightener that helps fade dark spots and even skin tone; help inhibit melanin formation; and soothes the skin.
Lotus Flower Seeds –a natural exfoliant that contains potent enzymes that repair age-damaged proteins; and an antioxidant that helps protect skin and hair cells from free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins. Revitalize and condition hair cells.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow Extract) –a natural skin lightener and highly moisturizing skin conditioning agent; and helps tone, soothe and calm rough and dry skin; with antioxidant properties that help protect skin cells against free radicals and environmental pollutants that damage skin cells and accelerate skin aging.
Mango Butter- an excellent natural moisturizer and skin conditioner; rejuvenates, softens and smoothes the skin; restores suppleness; and minimizes fine wrinkles and fine lines.
Matrixyl™ 3000 (Palmitotyl Oligopeptide, and Palmitolyl Tetrapeptide-7) –an anti-wrinkle and lifting peptides synergized to restore and maintain the skin’s youthful appearance; stimulates synthesis of the extracellular matrix providing visible anti-wrinkle efficacy and extracellular matrix renewal. Clinical test has shown a measurable reduction in the density, depth and volume of wrinkles and visible lifting with twice daily use for 56 days; and major and significant in improvements in elasticity and tone.
Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) – a skin conditioning agent with antibacterial properties that soothe the skin and helps even skin tone.
Menthol- reduces skin irritation and cools and refreshes the skin; and stimulates blood circulation in the skin and scalp.
Mugwort - a natural skin conditioner and moisturizer; hydrates and soothes the skin.
Mulberry – an extract derived from the white Mulberry tree with antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties; has natural skin lightening properties that fade age spots and even skin tone; moisturizes the skin; and helps minimize wrinkles.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – the water-soluble form of niacin; an essential vitamin of the B group that moisturizes and tightens the skin; and help improve elasticity; evens skin tone and texture; helps to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in the skin; and helps the skin retain moisture and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis.
Orange Peel Oil -an antioxidant and excellent source for vitamin C and Beta-carotene; conditions and cleans the skin without hazardous chemicals; nutrient rich with vitamins A and B, calcium, phosphorus and potassium; and helps protect skin cells from free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) -a potent moisturizing vitamin that easily penetrates the skin, scalp and hair; moisturizes and softens the skin and helps maintain skin elasticity; facilitates the delivery of oxygen rich blood to cell layers; smoothes and helps plump the skin; conditions the hair and skin; provides moisture and shine to the hair; with antioxidant properties that soothe irritated skin and helps protect skin cells from free radicals.
Pantothenic Acid – (Vitamin B5) –an essential nutrient that helps treat wrinkles; moisturizes; and soothes the skin. As people age, skin elasticity diminishes. Vitamin B5 helps increase elasticity. It works directly in cells, creating healthier skin tissue. In hair care it helps promote a proper moisture balance in the hair shaft.
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether –a source of Vitamin B5; and a conditioning agent that prevents hair loss and stimulates hair restoration.
Peppermint Leaf Extract– a skin conditioning agent that slows the loss of water; nourishes dull skin and improves oily skin; soothes and has a cooling effect on the skin.
Phenoxyethanol - an organic compounded preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Polysorbate 20 - an emulsifier agent used in cleansers and personal care products.
Polysorbate 80 - an emulsifier agent used in cleansers and personal care products.
Prickly Pear Extract –easily absorbs into the skin to lift to protect the skin from premature aging; tightens the skin; restores elasticity; helps prevent wrinkle formation and minimizes existing wrinkles; and hydrates and revitalizes the skin. Rich in vitamin E and Omega 3 & 6 that nourish soften and smooth the skin.
Primula Veris – an antioxidant with natural skin lightening and brightening properties, high in Beta-Carotene and Vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium; rejuvenates, soothes and moisturizes the skin to enhance radiance without harsh chemicals.
Pyrixodine (Vitamin B6) – a skin and hair conditioning agent; essential for keeping the skin and hair healthy; helps keep the hair’s keratin intact; helps convert amino acids into Niacin to nourish hair follicles.
Reishi Mushroom –an antioxidant and amino acid immune system booster; fades darks spots; and helps protect skin cells against free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxin that cause skin cell damage and aging; enhances immune system and helps promote hair strength; rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, Niacin, Thiamine, Protein and Pantothenic Acid for healthy hair.
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) -a form of vitamin A that enhances the appearance and feel of hair: it increases suppleness, sheen and body. In addition, it improves the texture of hair that has been physically or chemically damaged. It contains vitamin E (Tocopherol) an antioxidant with potent skin and hair smoothing and regenerating properties, and anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)–an antioxidant with Niacin and Vitamin E, key to hair development, that helps prevent shedding and promotes healthy hair.
Rosemary Extract -an antioxidant with an excellent toning and binding effect on loose skin that promotes healthy looking complexion; and helps protect skin cells from environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin cell damage and aging, anti-microbial, and skin conditioner.
Shea Butter – extracted from nuts of West Africa’s wild Karite Tree, rich with vitamins A, E & F with antioxidant properties, penetrates deep deeply to restore elasticity without clogging pores; rejuvenates, conditions, hydrates, softens and smoothes the skin and evens skin tone; and helps protect skin cells from free radicals.
Shiitake Mushroom – provides a high level of protein (18%), Potassium, Niacin and B vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus; has immune boosting properties that help strengthen the skin's defense system and help prevent cell breakdown; a natural skin brightener, contains Kojic Acid to help prevent melanin or pigment formation; and has a stringent quality that help tighten the skin.
SNAP 8™ (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) -anti-aging peptide with properties, that reduce the depth of wrinkles by contracting muscles of facial expression (forehead and around eyes). Clinical test has shown a significant reduction in the depth of wrinkles when used twice daily for 28 days, with maximum reduction of 63%. SNAP 8™, stimulates the skin to produce more collagen; smoothes and reduces existing wrinkles and tightens relaxed facial muscles.
Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phospate - a hair conditioning agent, foam booster and coconut acid cleanser.
Sodium Phytate - a corn based cheating agent.
Squalane - an excellent moisturizer derived from olive. A main component of skin surface polyunsaturated lipids easily penetrates the skin to hydrate, soften and rejuvenate the skin; diminishes age spots and fine lines and boosts cell regeneration; with antibacterial and antioxidant properties to help protect skin cells from free radicals, environmental pollutants, and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (BV-OSC) - a stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C with antioxidant properties, shown in clinical tests to reduce melanin synthesis by 80% and reduce the Delta-L value by 15% (a measurement of skin brightening/lightening effects); increase collagen by 50%; treats acne with 80% of patients; increase collagen synthesis at least twice as much as ascorbic acid; penetrates the skin 4 times better than Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate; deliver pure Vitamin C 50 times better than ascorbic acid; provide DNA protection from the effects of UV-A and UV-B rays; and protect skin cells against UV-B rays better than other esters of Vitamin C.
Tetrasodium EDTA - a preservative that enhances penetration and skin absorption.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) –an antioxidant; soothes the scalp and helps nourish hair follicles, for healthy hair.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)- a lipid-soluble vitamin (meaning it likes fat better than water) when applied topically to skin provides significant antioxidant protection against ultraviolet rays; considered an antioxidant superstar. It helps combat free radical damage and protects from the adverse effects of oxidative stress including photo aging; also enhances moisture and helps minimize cell damage.
Urea – an excellent moisturizer and replenishes natural urea content in the skin after cleansing to diminish dryness. Strengthens the skin's barrier to irritants; improves penetration of nutrients; and minimizes the skin's loss of moisture.
Veronica Officinalis – an astringent and natural skin conditioner; has natural skin lightening and brightening properties; and soothes the skin.
White Birch Bark Extract – a botanical skin lightener that improves firmness, tone and texture of the skin; and helps stimulate collagen synthesis and inhibit the break-down of elasticity.
Water Lily Extract (Nymphaea Alba Root)– a natural hair treatment for healthier and shiner hair; hydrates and softens the hair; soothes and calms sensitive hair and scalp; and enhances moisture retention.
Willow Bark- an astringent and antiseptic that helps stimulate cell growth; helps relieve skin congestion; softens the skin so hairs will be able to grow smoothly out of the follicle; and exfoliates and cleans the pores to relieve ingrown hairs for a refreshing clean and smooth shave.
Willowherb Extract –an anti-bacterial that soothes the skin.
Yallow Extract (Achillea Millefolium Extract)- enhances the appearance of dry skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness; has antiseptic and astringent properties; helps prevents collagen break down; rejuvenates, smoothes and soothes the skin; an antioxidant that protects skin cells against free radicals, environmental pollutants and toxins that cause skin damage and aging.