Posts Tagged ‘collagen’
Plant Stem Cells—the Latest Scientific Breakthrough in Anti-Aging Skin Care
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013Have you noticed signs of aging in your skin? Do you have more dullness, dryness, wrinkles, or sagging than you did five, ten, or fifteen years ago? If so, you’re not alone. All of us experience the aging process, which includes thinning, age spots, loss of strength and elasticity, and increased dryness because of reduced [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Ginseng, the Revitalizing Toner That Stimulates Collagen Synthesis
Monday, February 4th, 2013Ginseng was originally named “man root” because its roots resemble little people, with forks that look like arms and legs. Both the root and the leaves of this plant have benefits to humans, from anti-inflammatory to antioxidant and energy-supporting properties. In skin care, ginseng is prized as an anti-aging ingredient because it has so many [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Acai, the Antioxidant, Anti-Aging Powerhouse
Monday, January 21st, 2013You may have heard about acai awhile ago, when it got a lot of press coverage for its potential as a weight loss aid. Though the hype has calmed down a bit, this is still a powerful fruit that has many health benefits. In skin care, we’re excited about acai because it is an antioxidant [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Buddleja Davidii, the Natural Protector Against Photo-Aging
Monday, August 20th, 2012Pronounced BUD-lee-uh duh-VID-ee-eye, this ornamental shrub native to China is great for hedges and other borders, as the beautiful flowers of lavender, lilac, purple, white, pink or yellow come out from summer to fall. The plant is also called the “butterfly bush” because the delicate fragrance is known to attract butterflies. The skin care industry [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Rose Hip Seed Oil, Anti-Aging with Vitamin A & Essential Fatty Acids
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012Did you know that if you don’t get enough linoleic acid—a type of essential fatty acid—in your diet, you could end up with flaky, dry skin? How about the fact that people with acne and rashes often times have reduced levels of linoleic acid in their skin? Linoleic acid is vital in the development and [...]
