Cosmeceutical Ingredients
Cosmeceuticals are biologically active ingredients used in skin care products with that give medicinal and cosmetic benefits. They include peptides, retinoids, plant stem cells, vitamins and other actives. Find out about the origin, scientific research, which cosmeceuticals are used in our skin care products and why.
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
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Eyeseryl
Scientific studies show Eyeseryl®inhibits Angiotensin Converting Enzyme reducing Angiotensin II a compound which increases pressure in blood vessels. It is thought Eyeseryl works by reducing pressure and so reduces puffiness. Eyeseryl inhibits glycation, a damaging reaction between proteins and sugars which causes collagen fibers to lose flexibility and elasticity.
Improves skin by reducing puffiness under the eyes.
Dr. Elaine´s Products:
Total Eye Renewal - Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHAs)
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Derived from fruit and grain: Glycolic Acid (Sugar Cane), Lactic Acid (Milk), Citric Acid (Citrus Fruit), Malic Acid (Apples), Tartaric Acid (grapes) and Phytic Acid (rice)
- Beta Hydroxy Acid
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Salicylic Acid originally isolated from willow bark
Scientific studies show the Beta Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, is an exfoliant penetrating oil glands helping clear blackheads and acne blemishes. It is effective treating sun damaged skin by increasing cell turnover, fading pigment spots, decreasing roughness and reducing fine lines.
Improves skin by reducing blackheads, acne blemishes, dark spots, discolorations, roughness and fine lines.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Clear Skin Wash
Clear Skin Lotion
Clarifying Gel Mask - Coenzyme Q10
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Ubiquinone is a coenzyme present in virtually every cell in plants and animals.
Scientific studies show topical application of Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to provide mitochondrial membrane protection of skin cells from ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation and antioxidant mediated reduction of free radical formation. Also, topical application has been found to significantly reduce the depth of facial wrinkles near the eyes.
Improves skin by protecting from free radical-induced aging.
Skin Care Products
DCL Super Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50 - Chromabright
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Dimethylmethoxy Chroman Palmitate
Scientific studies show the first step in melanin pigment synthesis is mediated by tyrosinase, the enzyme that catalyzes the first two reactions of melanin synthesis. Abnormal accumulation of melanin pigment is responsible for some hyperpigmentation. Chromabright has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase activity.
Improves skin by reducing pigment production.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Antioxidant Skin Lightener - Dimethylmethoxy Chroman Palmitate
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Chromabright
Scientific studies show the first step in melanin pigment synthesis is mediated by tyrosinase the enzyme that catalyzes the first two reactions of melanin synthesis. Abnormal accumulation of melanin pigment is responsible for some hyperpigmentation. Chromabright has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase activity.
Improves skin by reducing pigment production.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Antioxidant Skin Lightener - Eyeseryl
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Scientific studies show Eyeseryl inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme reducing angiotensin II a compound which increases pressure in blood vessels. It is thought that Eyeseryl works by reducing pressure and so reduces puffiness. Eyeseryl inhibits glycation, a damaging reaction between proteins and sugars which causes collagen fibers to lose flexibility and elasticity.
Improves skin by reducing puffiness under the eyes.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Total Eye Renewal - Glycerin
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Scientific studies show glycerin has water attracting ability very similar to the skin's natural moisturizing factor. It helps dead skin cells exfoliate reducing scaling. Repairs skin barrier after exposure to dryness. Makes skin more resistant to dryness.
Improves skin by protecting from dryness and irritation. Improves appearance of fine lines.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Antioxidant Enzyme Peel
Extra Gentle Cleanser
Facial Moisturizing Cream
Clarifying Gel Mask
Clear Skin Wash
Clear Skin Lotion
Line Diminisher +
Total Eye Renewal
Antioxidant Skin Lightener
Hydrating Cream
Citrus Body Scrub
Perfecting Body Moisturizer
Clarifying Shampoo - Glycolic Acid
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Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Scientific studies show glycolic acid reduces fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen and glycosaminoglycan production. It enhances quality of elastic fibers and increases fibroblasts which make collagen. It increases the skins ability to hold moisture, increases hyaluronic acid, improves flexibility. Is an antioxidant reducing free radical damage. Exfoliates by removing dull cells on skin and in pores reducing abnormal pigmentation, acne.
Improves skin by reducing fine lines, brown spots, roughness, acne and improving radiance.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Clarifying Gel Mask
Clear Skin Lotion
Facial Cleansing Lotion
Facial Wash
Gentle Toner
Balancing Toner
Perfecting Body Moisturizer - Hyaluronic Acid
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A natural sugar which occurs in between collagen and elastic fibers
Scientific studies show hyaluronic acid binds water up to 1,000 times its weight helping skin hold moisture and reducing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Improves skin by moisturizing skin reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Line Diminisher +
Clarifying Gel Mask
Clear Skin Lotion
Citrus Body Scrub - Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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Melfade- J
Scientific studies show magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a stabilized form of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen. It reduces collagen breakdown and protects against UVB damage. Melfade -J inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase reducing melanin production and pigmentation.
Improves skin by reducing pigment, dark circles under eyes and improving collagen.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Antioxidant Skin Lightener - Matrixyl 3000
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Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3
Scientific studies show Matrixyl 3000 contain messenger molecules Pal-GHK and Pal-GQPR which activate genes involved in extracellular matrix renewal and cell proliferation. Decreased wrinkle volume, wrinkle depth, roughness and increased elasticity and tone.
Improves skin by reducing lines, wrinkles and increasing elasticity and tone.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Total Eye Renewal - Matrixyl synthe'6
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Scientific studies show Matrixyl synthe' 6&trade has a matrikine–like effect which stimulates 6 major constituents of the skin matrix and the dermal-epidermal junction. After 2 months wrinkle volume, depth and surface were decreased.
Improves skin by reducing lines, wrinkles and increasing elasticity and tone.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Line Diminisher + - Melfade-J
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) and Bearberry Extract (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf)
Scientific studies show magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a stabilized form of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen. It reduces collagen breakdown and protects against UVB damage. Melfade-J inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase reducing melanin production and pigmentation.
Improves skin by reducing pigment, dark circles under eyes and improving collagen.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Antioxidant Skin Lightener - Niacinamide
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Niacinamide is the physiologically active form of niacin (Vitamin B3)
Scientific studies show usefulness in increasing synthesis of collagen and lipids, inhibiting the transfer of pigment in melanosomes, decreasing inflammation, treating acne and rosacea. Additionally, studies have shown application of niacinamide decreased UV-induced skin cancers.
Improves skin by reducing pigment, increasing collagen, improving skin barrier function.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Antioxidant Skin Lightener
Total Eye Renewal - Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
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Matrixyl synthe'6
Scientific studies show palmitoyl tripeptide-38 has a matrikine like effect which stimulates 6 major constituents of the skin matrix and the dermal–epidermal junction. After 2 months wrinkle volume, depth and surface were decreased.
Improves skin by reducing lines and wrinkles, and increasing elasticity and tone.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Line Diminisher + - Panthenol - Provitamin B5
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Scientific studies show that panthenol restores skin elasticity and promoting wound healing. It prevents water loss and moisturizes improving skin irritation symptoms such as dryness, itching, redness, roughness, scaling, and cracks. It penetrates into the hair shaft, giving luster and elasticity.
Improves skin by moisturizing, improving elasticity of skin and hair and reducing sensitivity.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Clear Skin Wash
Balancing Toner
Clarifying Gel Mask
Gentle Toner
Total Eye Renewal
Calming Body Wash
Citrus Body Scrub
Clarifying Shampoo
Perfecting Body Moisturizer - Retinol
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A retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Scientific studies show retinol reduces brown discoloration, pore size, fine lines and wrinkles and enhances collagen production. It also treats acne. Retinol is one of the best studied actives in skin care and has consistently been shown to improve sun damaged skin.
Improves skin by reducing sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, brown discoloration, and increasing elasticity and collagen production.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Line Diminisher + - Salicylic Acid
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Originally isolated from willow bark
Scientific studies show salicylic acid is an exfoliant penetrating oil glands helping clear blackheads and acne blemishes. It is effective treating sun damaged skin by increasing cell turnover, fading pigment spots, decreasing roughness and reducing fine lines.
Improves skin by reducing blackheads, acne blemishes, dark spots, discolorations, roughness and fine lines.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Clear Skin Wash
Clear Skin Lotion
Clarifying Gel Mask - Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Scientific studies show tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a stabilized form of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen. It reduces collagen breakdown and protects against UVB damage. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase reducing melanin production and pigmentation.
Improves skin by reducing pigment, dark circles under eyes and improving collagen.
Dr. Elaine’s Skin Care
Clear Skin Lotion
Total Eye Renewal - Ubiquinone
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Coenzyme Q10 is a coenzyme present in virtually every cell in plants and animals.
Scientific studies show topical application of Ubiquinone has been shown to provide mitochondrial membrane protection of skin cells from ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation and reduction of free radical formation. Also, topical application has been found to significantly reduce the depth of facial wrinkles near the eyes.
Improves skin by protecting from free radical-induced aging.
Skin Care Products
DCL Super Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50