Complex of Matrikines: Matrikines are small peptides naturally present in the skin, derived from skin repair processes. These cellular messengers are capable of regulating the sequence of events necessary for the healing process. With age, the proteins used in the constitution, attachment and cohesion of the dermis and dermo-epidermal junction diminish significantly. This complex helps stimulate the synthesis of these proteins to recreate conditions conducive to cellular and matrix renewal. This active ingredient repairs skin damage caused by age via two complementary approaches: by protecting the papillary dermis against photo-aging and by combating chronological aging. This cosmetic active ingredient therefore effectively repairs damage relating to aging and UV ray attacks in the papillary dermis. It contributes to reversing the chronological aging process by reducing the depth and surface area of wrinkles, reducing roughness, reducing the amount of progerin (aging molecule) and increasing skin tone.
Watercress Extract: Watercress is a perennial that forms creeping shoots at the bottom of the water and hollow stems that come out of the water. Its extract, rich in minerals, is a natural anti-wrinkle that acts like Botox®: it promotes the relaxation of the muscles of the skin and neutralizes the muscle tension that causes wrinkles, thus correcting facial expression lines.
Cassava Extract: Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) is a perennial shrub from the Euphorbiaceae family native to the southwest of the Amazon Basin in South America. The sugar extracted from cassava creates molecular networks that anchor, spread and rapidly form a viscoelastic film on the skin surface to improve the skin’s micro-surface. This active ingredient has an immediate surface impact, significantly lifting and improving the appearance of wrinkles while pulling up the cheeks to resculpt the facial contour.
Shea Butter: Shea butter is extracted from the fruits of the shea tree, which grows on the savannas of West Africa. Rich in unsaponifiable fatty acids and vitamins, it has remarkable lipid-replenishing properties and skin absorbs it easily. It strengthens the skin’s hydrolipidic film to protect it against dryness caused by climatic stress. Its anti-inflammatory properties combined with its nourishing effect soothe and repair the driest and most irritated areas (scars, eczema, psoriasis, chapping, etc.).On the face, it fights wrinkles and fine lines from dehydration.
Plant-based Squalane: The plant-based squalane is a clear liquid oil. It has strong affinity to the skin. Squalane is a lipid naturally produced by a mechanical process and one of the main components of sebum and the hydrolipidic film. Plant-based squalane prevents dehydration, restores skin suppleness and flexibility and limits transepidermal water loss. Soft and silky to the touch and non-greasy, it is an ingredient of choice in cosmetics.
Complex based on Proline, Lysine and Copper: This two amino acids, proline and lysine, and copper, as cofactor of the enzyme lysyl oxidase, are involved in the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Indeed, in this complex, they act synergistically in this complex to increase the viability of fibroblasts. These are the fibroblasts that synthesize the components of the dermis, such as collagen and elastin. The complex thus reduces the depth of wrinkles and increases the firmness of the skin.
Grape juice extract enriched with δ-viniferin: δ-viniferin is a substance produced by Botrytis cinerea, a fungus which grows only on sweet grape varieties such as Sauternes and Monbazillac. By degrading grapes, it concentrates the sugars, giving these wines their very distinctive aromas. It extracts polyphenols from the grapes such as resveratrol, which it subsequently transforms into δ-viniferin, a substance which provides a number of anti-aging benefits. This active ingredient protects the epidermal stem cell niche and mitochondrial DNA against external attacks while protecting hyaluronic acid, the elastic network, and collagen against degradation. It also stimulates the synthesis of collagen and modulates the inflammatory response. It provides global anti-aging action by protecting the skin against free radicals (antioxidant properties) and via preventive and curative anti-wrinkle action.
