Collagen

Collagen is an essential component in skin, providing integrity, firmness and elasticity.

Arthred® Hydrolysed

Arthred® is a patented, low molecular weight, pharmaceutical grade hydrolyzed collagen product.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid hydrates the skin and increases its volume and density whilst supporting collagen and elastin within the skin. Hyaluronic acid is also involved in the rejuvenation of joint tissue and immune function and supports the biochemical processes involved in wound healing.

Synovoderma®

Synovoderma® is a patented HA (hyaluronic acid) formula and has been prepared using a proprietary enzymatic process to reduce the molecular weight to between 50, 000 – 200, 000 Daltons, thereby enhancing absorption through the digestive tract. HA is extracted from cockscomb.

Grape Seed Extract

Grape Seed Extract is a very powerful antioxidant. It bonds to collagen and negates free radicals, boosts collagen development and helps in the renewal of skin cells. Grape Seed extract helps skin stay firm, supple and moisturized. Procyanidins found in Grape Seed Extract are also shown to protect and repair the skin from sun damage.

L-Ascorbic Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential component in the body’s production of collagen as it stimulates fibroblasts and converts proline to hydroxyproline. Vitamin C is scientifically shown to help maintain firm and youthful skin by combating collagen degradation and oxidative stress (it helps to repair aging and photo-damaged skin).

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea Extract is naturally rich in antioxidants and is associated with multiple skin benefits. It protects skin from the damaging effects of free radicals and also stimulates the skins microcirculation. It is a good anti-inflammatory for skin and most importantly inhibits collagenase (a natural enzyme that breaks down collagen). Numerous clinical studies show Green Tea Extract increases skin firmness, water content and elasticity.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid is one of the MOST powerful antioxidants. Studies show it can slow down the aging process of the body in general. Within the skin it reverses skin cell damage and is shown to improve fine lines and wrinkles. Alpha Lipoic Acid regenerates Vit C, Vit E and inhibits cross-linking which contributes to the formation of wrinkles.

Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. Zinc is well known for its properties in repairing UV damage in the skin and slowing down collagen degradation. Zinc is crucial for superoxide dismutase syntheses (protects against oxidative stress). Studies show it boosts Collagen synthesis and therefore helps to delay the formation of wrinkles.

Manganese

Manganese is also another essential mineral needed to build collagen and repair oxidative stress within the skin and body. Manganese strengthens immature collagen and influences its fibril size. The antioxidant effects of manganese have been shown to help prevent wrinkle formation and sagging skin.

Copper

Copper is a metallic element that is a vital component in skin health. Copper deficiency is responsible for premature ageing and loose skin. Copper benefits skin health by repairing and maintaining connective tissue. Most enzymes that are responsible for collagen synthesis absolutely depend on copper as a co-factor; no other mineral can replace its role in stimulating collagen production.