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.

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