Beyond Complex C Vitamin C Serum

• Aqua (Distilled Water, free of pathogens and hence need less preservation)
• L-Ascorbic Acid the Real Vitamin C (Ref 4) in bioavailable form is needed to synthesize collagen, activate existing dead collagen, cross link to lift & tighten skin (ReF 5). Also, neutralize free radicals that cause aging and inflammation, “All other oil soluble forms of Vitamin C need to be converted to bioavailable form to activate collagen synthesis and the results are not as good as L-Ascorbic Acid.” Results take longer to see.

Ref 4: Medical science Monitor, Oct 2007, Pg 205-210.

Ref 5: Julia Hunter MD, Dermatologist

“If you don’t have L-Ascorbic Acid, your collagen can’t cross link to lift and tighten the skin.”

“All scientific studies show one form of Ascorbic acid called L-Ascorbic Acid is the bioavailable form to synthesize collogen”.

• Hyaluronic Acid (plant derived) holds 1000 times its weight in water and binds all water-based extract, plant stem cells and peptides and form a an invisible layer like a wet blanket to super hydrate, to plump and tightens skin for reduced fine lines and wrinkles. Also, oxygen is dissolved in water sutures the skin with oxygen help to repair and healing of the skin *
• Terminallia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) * - Contains 100 times more Vitamin C than in orange. Help to fight aging free radical and over 39 % reduction in wrinkle volume and length. Helps to improve luminosity by 30% and helps to minimize redness.
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (A form of Vitamin C to help synthesize collagen, elastin and help fade age spots, freckles, discoloration, and hyperpigmentation),
• Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (collagen activating Peptide help Vitamin C accelerate collogen synthesis)
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5* - helps collogen synthesis by activating dormant growth factors) * (Ref 1)

Ref 1: International of Journal of Cosmetic science; - 2009, 31, 327-345

Role of Topical Peptides in preventing or Treating Aged Skin. By F. Gurouhi & H.I. Malibach; University of California, Sans Francisco, USA

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice root extract- Glabridin is a powerful skin brightening & diminishes hyperpigmentation) *
• Phyllanthus Punica Granatum Extract (Amla- most potent antioxidant tannin concentrated to 40%- helps neutralize aging free radicals and repair sun damage for younger looking skin
• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea concentrated to 50 % Polyphenol to repair sun damage, DNA damage, minimize inflammation and redness and to neutralize free radicals that causes pre-mature aging) *
• Padina Pavonica Extract (sea algae from Malta- helps stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid inside the skin to bring elasticity and tightness to the skin. (Hyaluronic Acid is too large to enter the skin, it is the water with ingredients that enter the skin.) *
• Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (marigold) is used in Europe for centuries for healing of wounds and is rich in antioxidants, carotene, and flavonoids to calm and heal skin
• Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract (Chrysanthemum high in Beta Carotene to neutralize aging free radicals) *
• Gleditsia triacanthosl (Honey Locust) called “natural face lift”, instantly tighten crow’s feet (36% reduction), forehead (74% reduction), mesogenic fold (22% reduction) and under eye bag and can visibly see change in 3 mins) *
• Anigozanthos flavidus extract (Kangaroo paw flower) called instant face lift, rapidly decreases wrinkles and sagging in craw feet and neck, tightens and firms skin and helps to increase collogen and elastin syntheses. Increase the contract forces of wrinkles. Also, the newly discovered protein Tenacin-X regulates the distance between collagen and elastic fibers and gives skin cohesion and makes skin structure strong for smooth skin. * Also, contains ferulic acid, a highly potent antioxidant that stabilizes L-Ascorbic acid and firms the skin, boosts radiance and promotes an even complexion. It’s also rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid to keep the natural skin barrier functioning optimally.
• Retinol (Vitamin A from beta carotene) * most studied and published anti-aging ingredient that speeds up regeneration of the skin and to build new cells, fade age spots, hyperpigmentation. Also, improve texture, tone, elasticity for reduced wrinkles and fine lines and dewy skin. In addition, neutralize dangerous free radicals that cause premature aging. Furthermore, Retinol control oil, pore sizes, promote exfoliation and minimizes acne and blemishes. (Retinol is NOT Retin-A which is prescription and don’t believe anyone who says so)
• Retinyl Linoleate (a less irritating form of Retinol, antiaging and brightening effect)*
• Vitamin E Acetate- a powerful antioxidant to minimize sun damage, neutralize free radicals to minimize pre-mature aging and keep Vitamin C active) *
• Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract (Grape Stem Cells) – helps generate new stem cells to erase fine lines and wrinkles) * (Ref 2)

Ref 2: Ref: 2 GRAPE STEM CELLS

Stem cell Technology

Jennifer Linder MD, The Dermatologist, March 2011

“Grape stem cells have been shown to regenerate adult stem cells in the basal layer of the skin. Grape stem cells contain epigenetic factors & metabolites which protect against UV radiation which destroys adult stem cells high in anthocyanin is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.”

• Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horse Tail Plant- contains silicon and manganese to tighten skin and minimize fine lines and wrinkles) *
• Glycerin (plant derived) *
• Wasabia Japonica Root Extract (Wasabi-helps preservation) *
• Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract (Neem- helps preservation system) *
• Saccharomyces/ Copper Ferment*(copper peptide to activate superoxide dismutase, elastin, and collagen)
• Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment* (zinc peptide helps to boost immune system, DNA repair and assist in collagen synthesis
• Saccharomyces/Manganese (manganese peptide to repair sun damage, minimize hyper pigmentation, activate collagen synthesis, and needed for hundreds of enzyme functions)
• Saccharomyces/Selenium Ferment*(Selenium peptide to firm & tighten skin and protect against aging lipid peroxidation
• Glyceryl Stearate* (emulsifier)
• Cetearyl Alcohol* & Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (emulsifiers)*
• Lecithin* (emulsifier)
• Sodium Acrylate CoPolymer and Lecithin - Emulsifier
• Methylpropanediol* (from corn to help preservation)
• Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane (from Turmeric – a potent antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals from sun and environment, hence minimizes fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, discoloration and inflammation.) *, Minimizes redness.
• Superoxide Dismutase*- A very powerful enzyme antioxidant to neutralize aging free radicals and activate many enzymes and activated by copper peptide.
• Ethylhexylglycerin*(helps preservation)
• Caprylhydroxamic Acid*(from coconut to help preservation)

*Plant Derived

Awaken Youth Reviving Cream

• Aqua (Distilled Water),
• Hyaluronic Acid (plant derived to super hydrate and tightens skin) *,
• Punica Granatum Extract (Pomegranate concentrated to 40% Antioxidant Ellagic acid to neutralize aging free radicals and to repair sun damage) *,
• Phyllanthus Punica Granatum Extract (Amla - 40% most potent antioxidant Tannin help to neutralize aging free radicals and to repair sun damage for younger looking skin) *,
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (A form of Vitamin C to help synthesize collagen, elastin and help to fade age spots, blotchy skin, and hyperpigmentation), Glycerin*,
• Padina Pavonica Extract (Seaweed that helps to stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid inside the skin to bring elasticity and tightness to skin.) *,
• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea concentrated to 50 % antioxidant
• Polyphenol helps to repair sun damage, DNA damage, minimize inflammation and redness and to neutralize free radicals that causes pre-mature aging) *,
• Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract (Chrysanthemum high in Beta carotene to neutralize aging free radicals), *
• Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Rich in antioxidants carotene and flavonoids, known for healing and calming in Europe) *,
• Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horse Tail Plant- the silicon and manganese tighten skin to minimize fine lines and wrinkles) *,
• Glyceryl Stearate*, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*, Polyglyceryl -3 Stearate*,
• Hydrogenated Lecithin*(from soy helps delivery),
• Olus Oil (Vegetable Oil) *,
• Beta-Glucan (From Oats helps to activate immune system to minimize irritation) *,
• Squalane (From Olive) *,
• Cyclodextrin*,
• Retinol (Vitamin A from beta carotene to speed regeneration and to build new cells, neutralize dangerous free radicals that causes premature Aging, skin discoloration) *,
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E- a powerful antioxidant helps to minimize Sun induced skin damage, neutralizes free radicals to minimize pre-mature aging and keep Vitamin C active) *,
• Saccharomyces Lysate Extract (Beta Glucan to activate immune system & suppress irritation) *,
• Saccharomyces/ Copper Ferment*(copper peptide to stimulate super oxide dismutase, elastin and collogen), Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment* (zinc peptide helps to boost immune system repair DNA and assist in collagen synthesis,
• Saccharomyces/Manganese (manganese peptide to repair sun damaged, minimize hyper pigmentation, activate collogen synthesis and needed for hundreds of enzyme functions), Saccharomyces/Selenium Ferment*(Selenium peptide to firm & tighten skin and protect against aging lipid peroxidation)
• Solanum Lycopersicon *(Tomato stem cells helps to stimulate new skin cells and the lycopene neutralizes sun’s free radicals
• Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract (Grape Stem Cells help to generate skin new stem cells, fight against UV radiation, and neutralizes aging free radicals.) *,
• Ascorbyl Palmitate (A form of Vitamin C, Helps collogen synthesis)
• Potassium Hydroxide (Ph neutralizer to skin ph)
• Ethylhexylglycerin* (helps preservation)
• Carbomer (Non-toxic Thickener),
• Caprylhydroxamic Acid*(from coconut to help preservation),
• Methylpropanediol* (from corn to help preservation),
• Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane (From Turmeric potent antioxidant helps to neutralize free radicals from sun and environment, hence minimizes fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and discoloration.) *,
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross polymer (Non-Toxic emulsifier-thickener),
• Super Oxide Dismutase*- Very powerful enzyme antioxidant to neutralize aging free Radicals and activate many enzymes.

*Plant Derived