Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Optimera Ingredient List



Optimera Age-Defying Treatment Ingredient List
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice-  Soothing to the skin, stimulates healing of burns and rashes, anti-inflammatory properties, helps re-construct skin cells after injury.  Has been shown to help dry skin, troubled skin, and reduce redness.
Natural Albumen-  Albumen proteins are elastic and tend to bond easily with other proteins.
Glyceryl Stearate- often found in cosmetics, used as a lubricant to smooth skin and to form a barrier to lock moisture in.  Protects the skin against free radicals (smoke, pollution, cancer producing environmental toxins) and helps fill in fine lines and wrinkles.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil- rice oil blend used for moisture and soft texture of product.
C14-22 Alcohols- fatty alcohols used to provide moisture and to emulsify the product
C12-20 Glucoside- function as surfactants - emulsifying agents.
Cetearyl Alcohol- a fatty alcohol used for moisturizing and softening the skin.  Functions as a humectant (to keep moisture in).  Derived from coconut oil.
Cetearyl Glucoside-An emulsifier used in oil in water formulations. It helps skin and hair retain moisture, and gives a velvety after touch. You can find it in a variety of cosmetic products such as facial moisturizer, sunscreen, anti-aging treatment, eye cream, foundation, conditioner, body firming lotion, hand cream and cleanser.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil- Prevents inflammation.
Octyldodecyl Olivate - an EcoCert-certified disperser/emollient aid for color cosmetics, facial care, It is an excellent pigment disperser and can take high pigment loads (45-75%).This product can be used as an exotic oil derived from olive, for cleansing oils for facial care
Olus Oil- an emollient, vegetable in nature, softens and smoothes the skin
Glycerin- A naturally occurring ingredient (also synthetically made) that balances the water levels in skin to facilitate moisture. Glycerin is used as a lubricant and humectant in a variety of personal care products, and as a cosmetic bonding agent for makeup. Simply stated, glycerin attracts water to skin and helps skin to feel smoother and softer. However, studies have found that it not only attracts water to the skin, but also helps skin cells mature properly.
Chondrus Crispus Powder- helps to make the product smoother, acts to thicken the product, acts like a gelatin.  Can come from red algae or seaweed.
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate - exhibits excellent emulsifying efficiency in surfactants system and provides stable emulsions. It also exhibits good conditioning and moisturizing effects for skin products.
Polysorbate 20 - is a hydrophilic, nonionic, polysorbate surfactant and a polyoxyethylene derivative of sorbitan monolaurate with relative non-toxicity. It is used in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a fragrance ingredient, surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting agent and is used in a variety of products including skin fresheners, skin care products, skin cleansing products. It appears as a yellow liquid and is soluble in cold water.
Bidens Pilosa Extract - is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Americas but it is known widely as an introduced species of other regions, including Asia and the Pacific Islands. In some parts of the world it is a source of food or medicine. Helps skin appear firm and youthful.
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil -  is known as the tree of life high in oleic acid, good for skin elasticity and skin repairs. It repairs sunburned skin, greatly moisturizes and is an antioxidant. The oil is cold pressed from the pulp of the Buriti Palm tree and is high in Vit A, rich in fatty acids, and has antioxidant activity. It is used to smooth and repair skin and is excellent for anti-aging. 
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - is an emollient that is a clear liquid with a mild odor and is insoluble in water. It can be used in applications such as skin care.
Caprylyl Glycol - skin conditioning agent, preservative, bacteriosidal and bacteriostic.  Anti-microbial and a humectant. 
Centella Asiatica Leaf Cell Extract – aids in the appearance of toning and tightening
Cetyl Alcohol - acts as a lubricant and thickening agent and helps to provide moisture and make the skin feel soft.  Helps to thicken and emulsify the product.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract - Cucumber Fruit Extract is a natural extract of the fruit of Cucumis Sativus. Cucumber contains beta-carotene, Vitamins A and C and is an anti-inflammatory. Cucumber has been used to help soothe puffy eyes, treat acne and moisturize the skin. This product can be used in formulations for personal care and cosmetic products such as eye creams, acne facial washes, soothing lotions and in many other applications.
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil -  a skin conditioning agent with emollient properties.  Emollients increase the skin's hydration (water content) by reducing evaporation.
Glyceryl Caprylate - will improve and maintain the moisture and balanced environment of the skin and can help to combat skin impurities with its strong activity against Propionibacterium acnes. It has a high efficacy against microorganisms in a broader range of pH compared to many other compounds. It is non irritating, has only very weak sensitizing potential, does not contain genetically modified material.
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil - The high content of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid, makes this useful for cosmetic applications. It has a regenerative effect on the coetaneous tissues, and therefore enhances local circulation in the area treated to bring about revitalization of the dermis. It is also applied in facial creams and body products due to its emollient properties.
Hydrolyzed Quinoa-  a complete protein used to enhance, repair, protect, and condition the skin.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil - With its ideal balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, this highly emollient oil offers optimal moisturization and conditioning properties for hair, skin and scalp.
Phenylpropanol- a natural preservative
Sodium PCA- used to bind moisture into the skin, acts as a humectant, contains anti-oxidants to fight free radicals that can damage the skin.  Attracts moisture and holds it in (hygroscopic).
Stearic Acid- a saturated fatty acid often used in cosmetics (lotions, deodorants, soaps) to bind and thicken products and to help them adhere to the skin smoothly and last longer.
Tocopherol- aka Vitamin E.  Prevents free radical damage, acts as an anti-oxidant.  Moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, aids in healing and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.