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ACETYLATED
LANOLIN ALCOHOL is an emollient
derived from lanolin.
ALKYL
BENZOATE has disinfecting and fragrant properties.
ALLANTOIN
is considered and effective anti- irritant extracted from
uric acid. It has the ability to heal wounds and skin ulcers
and to help promote the growth of healthy tissue.
ALOE
GEL contains glycoproteins, which stop pain and
inflammation and speed the healing process, and polysaccharides,
which stimulate skin growth and repair.
ALOE
VERA EXTRACT is an anti-irritant that provides
a soothing sensation and is good for wound healing.
ANTI-OXIDANTS
Vitamins A, E C, CoEnzymes such as Alpha Lipoic and CoQ10
reduce the effects of free-radical damage such as carbon
monoxide, sunlight, and pollution which destroy collagen
and other skin components.
ALPHA-LIPOIC
ACID can prevent
cellular damage and is a powerful coenzyme anti-oxidant.
AMMONIUM
HYDROXIDE is a PH
balancer.
ARNICA MONTANA
promotes healing of damaged tissues and helps control bleeding.
ASCORBIC
ACID is a form of
Vitamin C that has anti-oxidant properties has claimed to
have anti- cancer properties. BHA is a powerful anti-oxidant
and has been claimed to have strong carcinogenic properties.
Not to be confused with Beta Hydroxy Acid.
CAPRIC
& CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE comes from coconut and
is considered an emollient and good thickening agent for
cosmetics.
CARBOL
940 are thickening agents to create gel like
formulations.
CASTOR
OIL PEG 40 HYDROGENATED is a vegetable oil that
is non irritating and is used in cosmetics as an emolient
that has water binding properties.
CETYL ALCOHOL
is a fatty alcohol
that is derived naturally from coconut. It is used as an
emulsifier, thickener and carrying agent for other ingredients.
It is a non-irritant and is not related to other alcohols.
CHOLESTEROL
is used in cosmetics as an emollient, water-binding agent
and a stabilizer.
COLLAGEN
is a major component of the skin that gives it structure.
Sun damage is a large contributor to the loss of Collagen
in skin. In skin products, collagen is considered a good
water binding agent.
CHONDROITIN
are fundamental components of skin tissue that are complex
proteins that have natural moisturizing capabilities. CoQ10
has been claimed to be a powerful anti-oxidant and helps
alter skin damage caused by the suns harmful effect. It
is a critical nutrient involved in the production of energy
within cells that allows the body to utilize oxygen at the
cellular level and unlock natural energy from each cell.
C 12/15 is used as an emollient and thickening agent.
DEIONIZED
WATER (MOISTURE MAX AND AGE ERASER)
There are a few products that work better with a little
diaonized water added to hydrate the skin and work with
the other ingredients to maintain a natural moisture balance.
Only two Age Advantage products have any water in them.
DMAE (oral)
has been known to help with dementia, depression, anxiety
when taken orally, as well as to increase motivation and
help with memory loss. Do not use capsules to apply topically
because it can not be absorbed by the skin in this form.
DMAE (topical)
helps protect the cell membrane, which can have a benefit
on skin. It has been called a natural face lift as it lifts
and contours a sagging face. When combined with Vitamin
C and Alpha Lipoic Acid it helps with discoloration, lack
of radiance as well as dark circles and puffiness. The Vitamin
C Ester helps break it down so that it can easily absorbed
by the skin.
ELASTIN
is the component of the skin that gives it flexibility.
Elastin is damaged mostly by sun exposure. It is a protein
found in young, healthy skin.
EMU OIL
comes from a bird that is indigenous to Australia, though
it has become a widely raised bird in all areas of the world.
The oil is claimed to many benefits for the skin and health
and is known for its transdermal capabilities. Anything
that it is mixed with emu oil has better penetration and
permeability. It is a non irritant, emollient and healing
agent that is responsible for carrying Age Advantage's highly
therapeutic ingredients to the dermal layers of the skin.
GLYCERIN
is present in all natural fats. It is a natural protection
for the skin in that it attracts just the right amount of
water to maintain the skin's natural moisture.
GLYCERYL
MONOSTEARATE is used
as an emollient and thickening agent.
GLYCERYL
STEARATE is used
as an emollient and thickening agent.
GLYCOLIC
ACID is a derivative of sugar cane. In low concentration
(less than 3%) it acts as a water-binding agent. At over
4% and in a base with an acid pH of 3 to 4, it can exfoliate
skin cells. It has been widely used for therapy of photo-damaged
skin and reported to normalize over-thickened skin. Some
of cosmetic benefits of Glycolic acid are for Acne, Psoriasis,
Eczema Dry skin, Age spots and Pre-cancerous growths. It
helps to give the skin a much smoother look and feel. Using
in combination with Vitamin C greatly enhances its effect.
GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS
Glucosamine is an amino sugar normally formed from glucose.
It is the starting point for the syntheses of many important
macromolecules including: glycoproteins, glycolipids and
glycos-aminoglycans (mucopolysaccharides). These macromolecules
make up many of the body's tissues including basement membranes.
HYALURONIC
ACID is a component
of connective tissue whose function is to cushion and lubricate.
It can help in rapid healing with little scarring and helps
the skin to appear smoother and more radiant. Hyaluronic
acid can absorb over 1000 times its weight in water allowing
it to hydrate to skin.
HYDROLISED
WHEAT PROTEIN is
a natural plant oil and emollient.
HYDROXY
helps to remove the outer layer of dull skin.
ISOPROPYL
MYRISTATE is used
as a thickening agent and emollient.
KINETIN®
The trade name for this product is Ns-furfuryladenine.
It is a plant hormone responsible for cell division. This
is a product often used to smooth and soften the skin and
to reduce small wrinkles and brown spots. It makes the skin
feel smoother.
KOJIC ACID
is a bleaching agent that is very effective at reducing
pigmentation irregularities.
L-ASCORBIC
ACID is considered
a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
LECITHIN
is found in egg yolks and is used in cosmetics as an emollient
and water-binding agent.
OCTYL PALMITATE
is a thickening agent.
OCTYL STEARATE
is a thickening agent and emollient.
ORANGE OIL
is a natural fragrance source.
PANTHENOL
is effective in the treatment of acne. Is also called B5
and is good for hydration and wound healing.
PEG 40,
PEG 100 Polyethylene
glycol are mixed with fatty acids that are used as binding
agents to keep ingredients blended and stablized. They are
non toxic.
PEPERMINT
OIL is used because
of antimicrobial properties.
POLYSORBATE
20, POLYSORBATE 60 is a safe ingredient widely
used as an emulsifier.
PROPYLENE
GLYCOL is one of
the most commonly used ingredients in cosmetics. It is also
an agent which helps permeate the skin readily. It is a
humectant or humidifying and delivery ingredient and is
used in small amounts to keep products from freezing or
melting. In the minute amounts used in cosmetics and our
products especially they are not a problem.
PROPYLPARABEN
is used widely as a preservative. It kills bacteria and
fungus and is also used medicinally to help treat fungal
infections.
QUATERNIUM-15
is a preservative derived from lauric acid and is used as
topical antimicrobial agent.
RAFFERMINE
greatly enhances tone and firmness and has been used internationally
for years as a firming substance in many skin products.
It helps to restore Collagen. Raffermine is a hydrolysed
soy protein used for its skin tightening effect and various
Lupinus albus (Lupin) extracts are used for photoprotection
and for stimulating cell metabolism.
REDUCTINE
is an oat protein that repairs wrinkles, and lifts, tightens
and improves the structure of skin tissue. It is also a
skin refiner and a free radical scavenger.
RETINOL
is Vitamin A that affects cell reproduction, increases epidermal
thickness, sluffs off the outer layer of skin and is good
for acne and anti-aging.
RETINYL
PALMITATE combines
palmitic acid with retinol and is an anti-oxidant and cell
regulator.
SILK PROTEIN
is a water binder and anti-oxidant for the skin.
SODIUM
HYALURONATE (HYALURONAIC ACID) is a preservative
that acts as an anti-oxidant.
SODIUM METABISULFITE
SORBITOL
is a humectant, thickening agent and slip agent.
SQUALANE
is obtained by dehydration of Squalene.
SQUALENE
is an oil derived from shark liver or from plant skin. It
aids in accelleration of cell growth, discourages growth
of bacteria, helps heal skin and is considered to be a good
emollient. It also has stimulating properties.
STEARATE
JOINTASTIC helps
to keep other ingredients intact.
TEA
is a cleansing agent.
TEA TREE
OIL is an incredible
vegetable derivative used as a natural disinfectant, anti-bacterial
and natural antibiotic.
TETRASODIUM
EDTA is a chelating
agent that prevents minerals from binding to other ingredients.
TOCOPHEROL
ACETATE (VITAMIN E)
TRIGLYCERIDE
is an emollient and thickening agent that has natural moisturizing
factors.
TRIETHANOLAMINE
is used as a Ph balancer.
VITAMIN
A PALMITATE is a
powerful anti-oxidant known for anti-cancer properties.
VITAMIN
C ESTER is a powerful
and stable form of Vitamin C. It protects against photo-damage
and helps to prevent free radical damage. It stimulates
healing, becomes an integral part of the skin and does not
wash off once absorbed.
VITAMIN
E is called the anti-oxidant
superstar. It protects against free radicals and sun damage.
It also slows down the aging process and has been claimed
to help in preventing and repairing scars.
VITAMIN
K1 helps to alleviate redness, bruising, and
dark circles under the eyes and repairs spider veins.
WHEAT PROTEIN
is a fundamental component of all living cells necessary
for proper functioning of any organism. It contains amino
acids and is a water binding agent that has natural moisturizing
and emollient properties.
ZINC OXIDE
is an inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening
and lubricating agent. It is also used as a sunscreen.
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