Biotin tripeptide-1 is an extracellular matrix (ECM) cell-communicating peptide (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1) that has been conjugated to biotin. It has been found helpful for reducing hair loss, increasing hair growth and making eye lashes appear longer, fuller and stronger.
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Chrysin, a “flavonoid,” and has skin brightening and conditioning properties; it activates the enzyme uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT1A1) that leads to the degradation of bilirubin. This can help with the appearance of dark under eye circles. One of the causes of dark circles u...
GHK-Cu (discovered in 1973), is a naturally occurring copper complex. GHK-Cu has a variety of roles in the human body including, promoting activation of wound healing, attracting immune cells, having anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, stimulating collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis ...
Ceramides are lipids (fats) that occur naturally in skin –they play an important role in protecting our skin against environmental threats and helping it look younger. They are beneficial for stressed, sensitive, scaly, rough, dry, aged, and sun-damaged skin.
The goopy stuff between our skin cel...
Cytokines are molecules (small water-soluble peptides and proteins) produced by cells in your body that communicate with other cells to control and influence the body’s natural aging and skin repair processes (cell signaling).
Cytokines cannot cross the lipid bilayer of cells to enter the cytopla...
Cosmeceutical — a combination of the words cosmetic and pharmaceutical. From a commercial standpoint, the term cosmeceutical is being used to indicate that a given product may have greater efficacy than whatever can be said under cosmetic claims. It is used to describe a range of products that pr...
Carnosine (dipeptide - a small, two amino acid (β-Ala-His) one) — the one used in cosmetic products is synthetically produced in a lab to copy the natural thing. Carnosine targets the interaction of proteins and sugar molecules which create pro-aging Advanced Glycation End Products or AGEs (asso...
Dipeptide-Valyl-Tryptophan – Dipeptide-2 is part of the complex called Eyeliss which includes two other ingredients, Valine and Tryptophan. These three actives are mainly formulated into eye care products and target puffy eyes by increasing the lymphatic circulation that gathers around the eyes ...
Dimethicone — a form of silicone used to give products lubricity, slip, and good feel. It is reported to protect the skin against moisture loss when used in larger quantities. It improves product flow and spread-ability. In combination with other ingredients, dimethicone becomes a good waterproof...
Dimethyl MEA (DMAE) — also known as dimethylaminoethanol. Studies indicate skin-firming properties, and an ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as dark circles under the eyes. It is considered anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory, and has exhibited free-radical scaveng...
Dimethicone — a form of silicone used to give products lubricity, slip, and good feel. It is reported to protect the skin against moisture loss when used in larger quantities. It improves product flow and spread-ability. In combination with other ingredients, dimethicone becomes a good waterproof...