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Peptides |
Peptides are chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins in the skin. One important protein in our skin is collagen. Collagen gives skin its thickness and suppleness. When collagen breaks down in the skin (from age and environmental factors like the sun and stress), wrinkles form. More specifically, collagen is made of three polypeptide chains, so adding peptides can stimulate your skin to make collagen. More collagen can lead to firmer, younger-looking skin. |
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Retinol |
The 'Gold Standard' in skin care, Retinoids reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin colour. Additional benefits include fading age spots and softening rough patches of skin. Known for their influence on acne and collagen production, there is "strong scientific evidence" behind Retinoids and their impact on the skin. |
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Hyaluronic Acid |
Hyaluronic acid is a vital natural substance that’s a youth-supporting part of skin. Hyaluronic acid works to keep every aspect of skin stable, safeguarded, and constantly renewed. It also has the capacity to attract and hold vast amounts of moisture. One of the qualities of youthful skin is its ability to hold water and retain a balanced amount of moisture. As we age, skin loses the ability to maintain this vital, plumping moisture as well as it once did. The result is visible loss of firmness, pliability, and diminished appearance of plumpness and suppleness. |
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Vitamin C |
The antioxidant properties of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and its role in collagen synthesis make vitamin C a vital molecule for skin health. The reason it's so popular? It is a powerful antioxidant and is one of the best skin-brightening tools around.Vitamin C has the anti-ageing effect, it's a good all-rounder for signs of ageing … as well as protecting against future ageing. It works by soaking up the free radicals on your skin, produced from things like UV rays and pollution, before they cause damage. That damage can build up to cause signs of premature ageing.There are also studies showing that vitamin C can reduce certain types of hyperpigmentation |
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Jojoba Oil Rich in Vitamin E |
Jojoba Oil is rich in Vitamin E and has a very close chemical composition to the skins sebum, making it suitable for all skin types especially skin that is prone to outbreaks and is gentle oil that is moisturising and hydrating with an excellent softening effect, adding a beautiful healthy glow. Since the oil is full of nutrients like Vitamin E and antioxidants it nourishes and protects the skin. |
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Niacinamide |
Another vitamin in our specially derived formulae is Niacinamide. This vitamin B3 derivative is great for people with sensitive skin because it tends not to irritate, and is often used to boost skin moisture. It does a little bit of everything. It can reduce hyperpigmentation; it can help with red skin and sensitivity; it can help skin restore its own moisturising mechanism |
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Marine Collagen |
Marine Collagen is a fabulous addition to ABC's all in one formula as it stimulates the synthesis of collagen which is critical for healthy and young looking skin. Our Marine Collagen is extracted from the natural seaweed variety. Our Marine Collagen is grown, harvested and processed within the strict principles of creating animal free products. Read more about the benefits of collagen for skincare. |
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Resveratrol |
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory active which, provides anti-ageing benefits. This plant-based active was first identified in red wine as it is present in the skin of red grapes and is the component responsible for the health benefits of that popular beverage. Resveratrol isn't just found in grapes, ABC's Resveratrol comes from the Japanese Knot Weed. |
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Caffeine |
Benefits of Caffeine include, the ability to penetrate the skin and boost cellular energy and assist in removing damaged skin. |
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Avocado Virgin Certified Organic Oil |
Avocado produces a rich barrier restorative oil that's well suited for products targeting people with dry skin. It is also one of the few vegetable oils to contain the anti-inflammatory Omega 7 fatty acids. |