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Trehalose is a type of sugar that is used formulated into cosmetics and skincare products. Trehalose contains a number of properties that benefit the skin, such as moisturising factors, antioxidants and can help provide protection to the skin’s natural barrier due to the fact it is able to replicate the Natural Moisturising Factor found in the epidermis of the skin.
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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier formulated from a mixture of fatty acids extracted from olive oil and sugar from sorbitol. You may also find that this ingredient goes by a different trade name, Olivem 1000 which helps make it to become an active ingredient delivering significant moisturising results as well as helping oil and water blend together allowing it to work on the outer layers of the face meaning it is most effective when blended into skin cleansing product.
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If you know skincare, you may find that sodium hyaluronate sounds familiar, this is due to the fact it is the sodium cousin of the very popular skincare ingredient, Hyaluronic acid. Technically speaking they both have the same make-up, with large molecules and humectant properties, making them gentle, yet immensely hydrating for the skin.
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You already know what saccharomyces cerevisiae extract is, and chances are you have some in your kitchen cupboard. The more common name being baker’s yeast and much like all yeast extracts can deliver impressive hydrating results for the skin and improve the overall conditioning of the skin.
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Polyglutamic acid is a water-soluble peptide that is derived from fermented soybeans. It is highly praised for its versatility and is often considered by skincare experts that polyglutamic acid contains more moisturising content than the well know humectant hyaluronic acid by deliver impressive results in the skin’s production of collagen and elastin a boost in hydration and the face restoring volume and bounce.
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