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Olive
(Olea
Europaea)
has
several
uses,
as
oil,
fruit
and
leaf
extracts.
Actives
are
Oleuropein,
Oleuropein
Aglycon
and
Hydroxytyrosol,
whereby
it
is
proven
that
the
above
has
3
times
as
much
anti-oxidant
ability
as
Grape
Skin
Extract
and
Green
Tea
Extract
and
15
times
greater
than
Vitamin
C.
Additionally,
it
has
a
high
anti-microbial
activity.
Has
been
used
in
Folk
medicine
for
generations.
In
skincare
for
external
use,
proven
to
be
an
anti-irritant
and
antioxidant.
Eczema,
psoriasis,
sun
burn
and
mild
burns
have
been
treated
successfully.
Has
the
ability
to
lubricate
successfully
dry
skin
conditions.
Wasabi
(Wasabia
Japonica)
Research
established
a
high
concentration
of
potassium,
calcium
and
Vitamin
C.
Only
in
the
past
10
years
or
so,
the
medical,
pharmaceutical
and
cosmetic
research
establishment
found
actives
that
were
anti-inflammatory
and
a
natural
antibiotic.
A
close
look
at
the
material
establishes
a
very
effective
cancer
fighting
activity.
Due
to
the
above
mentioned
ingredients
and
activities,
it
made
sense
to
add
the
extracts
of
Wasabia
to
cosmetics
for
anti-aging,
anti-oxidation,
microbial
control
on
skin
level
and
of
course
the
prevention
or
control
of
skin
cancer.
Algae
(also
known
as
Seaweed)
Trace
minerals
appear
in
algae,
along
with
essential
vitamins,
(15)
necessary
for
balanced
human
nutrition
and
sustained
energy.
Algae
is
also
a
natural
soothing
and
hydrating
agent
which
oxygenates
the
tissues,
stimulates
cellular
metabolism,
decongests
and
detoxifies
the
body,
and
strengthens
the
capillary
walls
and
has
anti-oxidant
and
free
radical
scavenging
properties.
Aloe
Vera
(Aloe
barbadensis)
Botanical
extract
with
hydrating,
softening,
healing,
bactericidal,
virucidal,
and
fungicidal
properties.
Aloe
is
antipyretic
(reduces
fever),
antipruritic
(relieves
itching)
and
is
also
anti-inflammatory.
It
has
been
found
to
be
hypoallergenic
and
non-carcinogenic.
Other
properties
include
moisture
regulation
and
the
ability
to
absorb
UV
light.
Avocado
(Persea
americana)
Oil
Known
for
its
high
content
of
oleic,
palmitic,
linoleic
and
palmitoleic
acids
and
E
Tocopherol,
improves
rough
itchtyotic
skin.
Rich
in
Vitamin
D,
potassium
and
Vitamin
E,
functions
as
a
carrier
helping
to
transport
active
substances
into
the
skin.
Present
researchers
speculate
that
avocado
may
mobilize
and
increase
the
collagen
of
connective
tissue.
Skin
softening
and
emollient.
Co-Enzyme
Q10
Biological
engineered
enzyme
from
yeast
derivatives.
Known
for
externally
increasing
skins
elasticity
an
anti-aging
ingredient
which
is
naturally
inabundance
in
our
skin,
but
deteriorates
with
age.
As
new
and
special
ingredients
in
the
rejuvenation
process
of
ATP.
Ginseng
(Panax
Ginseng)
Ginseng
is
best
known
for
its
anti-fatigue,
energy
giving
properties.
Herbal
medicine
prescribes
it
for
boils,
bruises,
and
swelling.
It
is
considered
to
be
tonic
and
nourishing
due
to
its
vitamin
and
hormone
content.
In
skin
preparations
it
aids
in
diminishing
wrinkles
and
improving
dry
skin.
It
also
improves
skin
elsasticity
and
is
oxygenating
and
revitalizing
to
the
tissues. |