Salvation Serum is one of a kind. Hyaluronic Acid allows this serum to hold high quantities of other active ingredients. It is packed with all the essential nutrients that you need to fight back against the march of time. This power packed serum is formulated with the active ingredients of Hyaluronic Acid, DMAE, Vitamin A, B, C and E, CoQ10 and alpha lipoic acid along with Multifruits. Together these ingredients help decrease fine lines and wrinkles, build collagen for a firmer appearance, fade age and sun spots and improve cellular turn over for a bright, luminous complexion. Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the extracellular matrix of human tissue. Topically applied hyaluronic acid forms an air permeable layer and penetrates into the dermis, thus boosting the elasticity and hydration of the skin. The protective breathable barrier on the skin locks in moisture which gives the skin a youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid comes to the rescue with its unique ability to hold more than 1000 ml of water per gram of hyaluronic acid, which is a key factor in allowing the skin to retain more water. Amazingly, hyaluronic acid adjusts its moisture absorption based on the relative humidity in the air. It is the ideal ingredient in skin care products as it adjusts to the skin's need for a moisturizing effect depending on the relative humidity of seasons and climate of an area. Hyaluronic acid also protects the epidermis by scavenging reactive oxygen species generated by ultra violet light which would normally cause sunspots. Niacinamide is the biologically active form of niacin, Vitamin B3. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) increases the rate of skin exfoliation and increases moisture barrier repair. Studies have shown it to be useful in increasing synthesis of collagen and lipids, inhibiting the transfer of melanosomes and decreasing inflammation. "Niacinamide is one of the vitamins that I believe we'll hear more and more about in the coming years. '' Dr. Draelos. SOURCE: AmericaAcademyof Dermatology. Pro-Vitamin B5 (dl-Panthenol) a humectant effective at counteracting the dryness that occurs in aging skin and increases the moisture retention capacity of the skin which allows dry skin to stay supple and elastic longer. It is anti-inflammatory and stimulates skin regeneration. Niacinamide and Panthenol improve the condition of the skin's moisture barrier, a function considered by dermatologists as critical to healthy skin. Vitamin C Ester is well known and long documented antioxidant that protects the surface of the skin from free radicals that can damage the skin. Alpha Lipoic Acid is the most powerful of antioxidants. It is able to benefit both the water and lipid portions of the skin. It is said to give the skin a "youthful and glowing appearance." Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A) nourishes the skin and assists in the "rejuvenation process that maintains a more youthful appearance." All of these ingredients work as a synergetic blend to create an effective and wonderful serum. Directions: Moisturize your face and neck with serum every morning and/or night after you cleanse and tone. Serums are super packed with active ingredients. Always moisturize your face and neck in upward motions. Don't help gravity by tugging down on your skin and remember that the skin on your face, especially around the eyes, is very delicate. This potent Serum can be used on the neck, face and around the lips and eyes. This has been formulated to be an all in one product for you. It can be applied in the morning as a step just prior to applying makeup. It can be used at night alone or just prior to using a moisturizer. Ingredients: Rosa damascena (Rose) Distillate, Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Juice, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), Emulsifying Wax NF, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Vaccinium myrtillus (Organic Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum officinarum (Organic Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer saccharinum (Organic Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus auranium dulcis (Organic Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus medica limonum (Organic Lemon) Extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon (Organic Cranberry) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Phenoxyethanol, CoQ10, Beta Carotene (Pro Vitamin A), Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), Alpha Lipoic Acid, DL- Thioctic Acid, d-Calcium Pantothenate (Panthenol Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Daucus carota (Carrot) Oil, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum (Polysaccharide gum), Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid. 1fl oz/30ml |