Absorbent

Capable of incorporating or assimilating moisture or oil.

Acne Cosmetics

Acne caused by certain irritating preparations.

Additives

Ingredients designed to perform the main activity of a product.

Age Spots

Brown spots found on the skin which are visible evidence of accumulated long term sun damage. Also called “liver spots.”

Alcohols

Alcohols may be drying or lubricating to the skin. They may range from clear liquids to waxy solids. May be used as emollients, humectants, lubricants, emulsifiers.

Allergen

A substance which would produce an allergic response. Allergens are at times confused with irritants.

Allergy

An allergy occurs when the body creates histamines to fight a harmless substance when it may seem to be a threat.

Anti-Inflammatory

An ingredient which works against inflammation such as swelling, redness or blistering.

Anti-Oxidant

An ingredient that prevents other ingredients from becoming rancid.

Anti-Phlogistic

Anti-inflammatory, reduces redness.

Antiseptic

A chemical agent that prevents the growth of bacteria.

Aromatic

When a product has a fragrant smell.

Astringent

Performs a tightening action on the skin.

Aloe Vera

Aloe reduces inflammation, swelling, redness and itching. Its moisturizing activity enables water retention at the epidermis level, due to presence of polysaccharides and mucilages. 

Allantoin

Allantoin is a cell-proliferant that promotes the growth of connective tissue and is easily absorbed through the skin.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

A powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals within the cell, as well as on the outer cell membrane.  It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Arbutin)

Contains active substance known as Arbutin, a natural hydroquinone sugar complex that stops production of melanin by inhibiting tyrosinase, enzyme that converts tyrosine into melanin.

Algae Extract

Normalizes the skin’s moisture content and provides suppleness to the epidermis.  High in vitamins and minerals, it is an important nutrient for cells.  Protects sensitive skin from irritation.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide

One of the latest peptides with anti-edema properties that show a proven efficacy in reducing puffy bags under the eyes. It improves lymphatic circulation and helps the skin clear away toxins.

Arnica

Known for its regenerating and healing properties. It stimulates blood circulation beneficial for dark circles and reduces swelling and puffiness.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Alpha-hydroxy acids are a group of acid compounds, most often derived from plant-based sources.

SKIN TERM

Absorbent

Capable of incorporating or assimilating moisture or oil.

SKIN TERM

Acne Cosmetics

Acne caused by certain irritating preparations.

SKIN TERM

Additives

Ingredients designed to perform the main activity of a product.

SKIN TERM

Age Spots

Brown spots found on the skin which are visible evidence of accumulated long term sun damage. Also called “liver spots.”

SKIN TERM

Alcohols

Alcohols may be drying or lubricating to the skin. They may range from clear liquids to waxy solids. May be used as emollients, humectants, lubricants, emulsifiers.

SKIN TERM

Allergen

A substance which would produce an allergic response. Allergens are at times confused with irritants.

SKIN TERM

Allergy

An allergy occurs when the body creates histamines to fight a harmless substance when it may seem to be a threat.

SKIN TERM

Anti-Inflammatory

An ingredient which works against inflammation such as swelling, redness or blistering.

SKIN TERM

Anti-Oxidant

An ingredient that prevents other ingredients from becoming rancid.

SKIN TERM

Anti-Phlogistic

Anti-inflammatory, reduces redness.

SKIN TERM

Antiseptic

A chemical agent that prevents the growth of bacteria.

SKIN TERM

Aromatic

When a product has a fragrant smell.

SKIN TERM

Astringent

Performs a tightening action on the skin.

INGREDIENT

Aloe Vera

Aloe reduces inflammation, swelling, redness and itching. Its moisturizing activity enables water retention at the epidermis level, due to presence of polysaccharides and mucilages. 

INGREDIENT

Allantoin

Allantoin is a cell-proliferant that promotes the growth of connective tissue and is easily absorbed through the skin.

INGREDIENT

Alpha Lipoic Acid

A powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals within the cell, as well as on the outer cell membrane.  It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

INGREDIENT

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Arbutin)

Contains active substance known as Arbutin, a natural hydroquinone sugar complex that stops production of melanin by inhibiting tyrosinase, enzyme that converts tyrosine into melanin.

INGREDIENT

Algae Extract

Normalizes the skin’s moisture content and provides suppleness to the epidermis.  High in vitamins and minerals, it is an important nutrient for cells.  Protects sensitive skin from irritation.

INGREDIENT

Acetyl Tetrapeptide

One of the latest peptides with anti-edema properties that show a proven efficacy in reducing puffy bags under the eyes. It improves lymphatic circulation and helps the skin clear away toxins.

INGREDIENT

Arnica

Known for its regenerating and healing properties. It stimulates blood circulation beneficial for dark circles and reduces swelling and puffiness.

INGREDIENT

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Alpha-hydroxy acids are a group of acid compounds, most often derived from plant-based sources.