Active substances in cosmetics

Camu camu

A tropical fruit of the Amazon, it contains the highest amount of natural vitamin C of all other fruits (40-60 times more than oranges). It also contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, beta-carotene, bioflavonoids, proteins, amino acids, minerals, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. The large amount of vitamin C it contains helps to strengthen the immune system and makes it a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells from the destructive effect of free radicals. It helps in the formation of collagen, contributes to the elasticity of the skin, thus preventing the formation of wrinkles, and even enhances the condition of muscles, bones and joints. It has a particular anti-aging action. The grains of camu camu also act as a mild peeling agent.

 

Baobab

The "wonder fruit" of Africa is rich in vitamin C (six times more than an orange) and essential minerals, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron (much more than spinach). It also contains B vitamins such as B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin) and B6. Its antioxidant content is much higher than that of other fruits (acai, pomegranate, goji, etc.). Baobab revitalizes, stimulates and energizes the body. It contributes greatly to improving skin health and protecting cells from free radicals due to its great antioxidants. The large amount of vitamin C it contains also protects cells from oxidative stress and helps to renew vitamin E. It enhances collagen production due to the increased amount of vitamin C it contains so that the skin maintains its elasticity, thus preventing the formation of wrinkles.

 

Acai

Exotic fruit from the Amazon rainforests, rich in important antioxidants (polyphenols) – more than any other fruit, vitamins (A, C, E and B complex), essential fatty acids (Omega-3, -6, -9), fiber, minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, trace elements and amino acids. The powerful antioxidants it contains combat free radicals maintain skin elasticity and prevent wrinkle formation and premature aging. Its high Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC), an index that determines the ability to bind free radicals, makes acai a particularly important preventive agent for the skin.

 

Moringa

Moringa contains vitamin A, C, E, K, D3, several B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12), and 18 different amino acids, 8 of which are considered essential for humans. It also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3, -6 and -9, important minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, copper, selenium, magnesium, zinc and other antioxidants. The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of moringa is among the highest, helping to improve skin health by protecting cells from the destructive effect of free radicals. The presence of vitamin C contributes significantly to collagen synthesis, cell renewal, delaying the aging process and strengthening the body's defenses..

 

Acerola

Acerola contains 17% natural vitamin C (30 times more than lemon), as well as many other important vitamins such as provitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B5, B6, B12, flavonoids, phosphorus, iron, calcium and magnesium. It has a strong antioxidant action, protecting the body from harmful free radicals, and contributes to the formation of collagen and elastin that help maintain skin elasticity. It protects the skin from external damaging factors (poor diet, insomnia, stress, cold, nicotine, etc.). It moisturizes, reduces wrinkles and fine expression lines, gives shine, firmness and softness and enhances the structure and youthfulness of the skin.

 

Barley grass

Barley grass, also known as barley greens, is considered the richest source of vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B6, B12, C, D, E, H, K, folic and pantothenic acid. It is also rich in calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, zinc and sodium. It contains the anti-aging enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) , chlorophyll, bioflavonoids, trace elements such as selenium important for cell protection, manganese, chromium, silicon and important amino acids. It is an ideal natural superfood, richer in individual vitamins and enzymes and antioxidants than other superfoods. It can neutralize harmful free radicals and helps to regenerate cells and maintain healthy and youthful skin.

 

Coenzyme Q10

A powerful antioxidant, also known as the "elixir of youth". It protects the skin from free radicals, contributes to the formation of collagen and elastin, as well as to cell regeneration and growth. It is found in all cells and is essential for energy production. It protects the skin from solar radiation, improves its elasticity, contributes to the reconstruction and regeneration of the skin, and is considered an important factor against premature skin aging. It presents special anti-wrinkle action for dry, tired and sensitive skin.

 

Retinol A

Retinol A is the active form of vitamin A. It protects the skin from harmful free radicals and has a strong antioxidant and anti-aging effect. It stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, enhances cell renewal, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and improves the shine, softness and texture of the skin. It deactivates enzymes that destroy collagen. Retinol helps absorb excess oil and prevent acne. It has a particular exfoliating effect, reduces dark circles under the eyes, and plays an important role in maintaining skin health and cohesion.

 

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural hydrophilic component of the skin. Its main role is to hydrate the tissues. It can retain an amount of water 1,000 times its weight. It regulates cell renewal and contributes to collagen production. It improves the natural structure and enhances elasticity as well as the healing-regenerative capacity of the skin. It presents special antioxidant, anti-aging and anti-wrinkle action, provides the skin with firmness, volume and softness, reduces wrinkles and fine expression lines. It binds large amounts of moisture, thus increasing the hydration of the skin, while it also protects cells from free radicals and solar radiation. It is considered a hydration regulator of the skin, which it protects from external damaging factors.

 

Vitamin A

Fat-soluble vitamin A belongs to the "beauty vitamins" and is particularly important in maintaining healthy skin and hair. It makes skin smooth and soft and hair shiny. It is considered a particularly important active substance in cosmetology for the treatment of skin aging. Its role is very important in tissue repair and the treatment of damage due to photo-aging. It can transform atrophic skin into a hyperplastic, thicker skin and thus prevent the formation of wrinkles. Vitamin A shows strong anti-aging action, contributes significantly to skin regeneration, increases enzyme activity, synthesis of collagen and elastin, inactivation of collagen-destroying enzymes and smooth functioning of keratinization. It increases skin thickness, reduces dryness, regulates keratin formation and improves wound healing. It helps cell renewal, regeneration of skin damaged by UV radiation, it improves the natural functions of the skin and generally enhances the growth and maintenance of good skin and hair health. It stands out for its anti-aging, regenerative, antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, exfoliating and restorative action, giving the skin elasticity, softness and resilience. It also acts as an adjuvant in the treatment of acne and cellulite.

Its deficiency causes the pores of the skin to close, often resulting in blackheads, pimples (acne), blemishes and rashes. The skin becomes hard, dry, rough, pale and scaly. Dandruff, dryness, itchy scalp, loss of hair shine, hair loss, wrinkle formation, and brittle nails or nails that peel easily are also signs of vitamin A deficiency.

 

Βιταμίνη  C

In cosmetology, vitamin C is the most important agent against skin aging. A thoroughly researched vitamin with strong antioxidant capability, it is responsible for many important functions in the body. It significantly strengthens the immune system, protects cells from free radicals and ensures the good condition of muscles, bones and joints. It is the key to reconstruction and maintenance of healthy cells, but what makes it essential is its involvement in the production of collagen and elastin, helping to maintain skin elasticity and prevent the formation of wrinkles. It shows particular anti-aging, photoprotective, whitening and strong antioxidant action. It protects the skin from solar radiation, repairs the damage caused by the sun and environmental pollution, reduces wrinkles and photo-aging spots, moisturizes, improves discoloration, and makes the skin bright, firm and radiant.

 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E, also known as a beauty vitamin, is known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-aging action. It protects cell membranes from the destructive work of free radicals and is an important factor in protecting living cells. It enhances the elasticity of the skin, has a special emollient effect, protects the body and consequently the skin from air pollution and solar radiation. Vitamin E activates the metabolism of the skin cells and muscle fibers, contributing to enhanced supply of oxygen, so that the skin is stretched, and the formation of wrinkles is prevented. An important source of vitamin E is wheat oil, which, due to its high biological action, is the ideal way to supply the skin with vitamin E; its action increases when wheat oil is combined with other plant-based oils, such as almond, jojoba, olive, argan, etc. It exhibits particular synergy with other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, ensuring even stronger antioxidant capability. Vitamin E also protects collagen fibers, strengthens the skin's defense system, prevents dryness, and gives shine and elasticity to the skin.

 

Panthenol (provitamin B5)

An important active substance for the skin, with wonderful moisturizing, emollient, regenerative, soothing, healing, anti-irritant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Panthenol is essential element to the normal functioning of cells. It deeply moisturizes the skin, contributes to cell renewal, enhances epithelialization, protects against environmental attacks, gives shine and softness to the skin and hair. It contributes significantly to maintaining skin elasticity.

 

Allantoin

A precious active substance with moisturizing, soothing, anti-irritant, healing, regenerative, powerful epithelial, keratolytic, healing, emollient and reparative properties. Allantoin is also found in nature in the comfrey plant, known since the Middle Ages for its healing properties in bruises, internal wounds and fractures. Allantoin contributes to the natural renewal of skin cells; it is highly compatible with the skin, makes the skin smooth and soft, has a special anti-aging effect, acts against dryness of the skin and improves its elasticity. Due to its special action, it is excellent for irritated, damaged and sensitive skin.

 

Urea

A powerful moisturizing agent which contributes significantly to maintaining skin moisture. It has special keratolytic, regenerative, soothing, antiseptic and emollient properties. In pharmaceutical creams, it prevents the skin from developing stretch marks and cracks which would allow pathogenic micro-organisms to enter the skin. It acts against dry skin and hyperkeratosis, thus preventing the formation of calluses. It is an important active substance for dehydrated, irritated, dry and damaged skin. It is combined wonderfully with allantoin and ethanol, protecting the skin from dryness and enhancing its elasticity.