Skin School
More commonly known as the panda’s favourite meal, bamboo. Used for centuries in traditional medicine this natural ingredient has been dubbed a youth elixir due to the high levels of silica which can repair the damage caused by free radicals and regenerates collagen giving the skin an all-over youthful bounce.
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Though the name may sound scary, and a bit like a Star Wars character, Xylityglucoside is a highly effective and hydrating skin ingredient. It is derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose. Unlike other humectant ingredients however, it is able to provide highly impressive skin moisture.
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Vitis vinifera seed extract is a highly potent antioxidant that combats free radical damage quickly and more effectively than the other popular skin ingredients, such as vitamin E and vitamin C. This extract is also called grape seed oil and has made its way into many of the most popular skincare formulations.
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As part of the amino acid collection, valine plays an important role in keeping the overall health and maintaining beautiful skin. In total there are over 20 amino acids and they are split into 2 separate types: non-essential and essential, with valine belonging to the latter.
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Urea may sound familiar, and yes you are right, it does occur in your urine. But it does also naturally appear in your skin and is considered one of the most potent natural moisturising factors (also called NMF) These factors are vital for keeping the skin’s protective barrier functioning correctly and helping the skin remain in its healthiest state.
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