Ingredients A to Z

Allantoin

Wound healing and soothing component in traditional herbal medicine of the plant comfrey; synthetically produced

Algae extract 

Marine care agent retaining moisture in the skin, supporting its firmness

Almond Milk

Care agent made from almonds ground in water

Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) 

Plant originating from hot, dry areas. The leaf gel moisturizes and soothes the skin and has regenerating effects

Amino acids

Constituents of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor, counteracting skin dehydration

Amino acid tenside

Cleansing agents consisting of an Amino acid as water soluble part bound to a fatty acid, e.g. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate. Allow cleansing with minimized skin drying and irritation effects

Avocado Oil

Oil of the avocado fruit with a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids (Oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid, Phytosterols) and Vitamins A, D and E

Bamboo milk

Care agent made from bamboo leaves rich in saponins, minerals and vitamins

Bisabolol 

Active principle of Camomile with soothing properties

Caffeine

Stimulates hair growth by counteracting the effects of testosterone on the hair roots

Calendula

Marigold; traditional medicinal herb, extracts from the flowers have soothing effects

Camomile

Traditional herbal medicine, flower extracts have a soothing effect

Cell Pulse NC04™

Produced from stem cells of bengalian coffea plants; caffein-free. Supports collagen synthesis in the dermis, improves the water binding capacity of the skin, increases the ATP level in the skin and R scavenges free radicals

Celligent®

Plant-based care complex containing Ethylferulate from fermented rice for UV protection and adical scavenging combined with Rosemary extract rich in anti-oxidant Carnosolic acid

Chitin based care component

Moisturizing substance made from crab shells

Dextrane

Polysaccharide derived from sugar beet with a high water binding capacity provides a moistenvironment in superficial wounds which supports the healing process

Fucose 

Obtained from marine algae, with a prebiotic and soothing effect. The constituent of skin cell membranes improves regeneration, helps to increase the skin‘s elasticity by inhibiting connective tissue degrading enzymes and supporting the formation of skin plumping glycosaminoglycans

Gatuline® RC Bio 

From beech buds, improves the oxygen uptake and utilisation of the skin cells, enhances their metabolic activity, helps to smoothe wrinkles and moisturizes

Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract

Longevity symboltree with leaves containing flavonoids and terpenes which have anti-oxidant effetcs and help to stimulate blood circulation

Green tea

Extract made from non-fermented tea leaves which contains Caffeine and is rich in anti-oxidants

Hamamelis virginiana 

Adstringent and soothing extract from Witch Hazel leaves and bark due to the high content of tannins, flavonoids and essential oils

Honey

Moisturizing care effect to support a relaxed and smooth skin sensation

Honeysuckle

The extract has a soothing effect on the skin due to its content in saponins and flavonoids

Horse chestnut

The extract from chestnuts has a moisturizing and soothing effect on the skin and stimulates blood circulation

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a Polysacharide and a main constituent of the extracellular matrix of the dermis. Its water-binding capacity provides a smoothing effect and preserves the skin elasticity together with collagen and elastin. High molecular weight Hyaluronic acid in skin care is a highly efficient moisturizer

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Keratin is the main constituent of skin, hair and nails. Its hydrolyzed form has a strong moisturizing capacity

Hydrolyzed Silk

Silk consists of Keratin which is also the main constituent of skin, hair and nails. Its hydrolyzed form has a strong moisturizing capacity

Inulin or Polyfructosan

Polysaccharide derived from chicoree which has a strong moisturizing effect and also prebiotic properties

Jojoba oil

The liquid plant wax has a lipid composition similar to the skin which makes it an efficient protective emollient and smoothing agent which spreads easily and is readily absorbed by the skin

Lecithin

Plant based emollient and emulgator made from Soya oil

Meiritage™  (™ by Sederma)

Skin care complex inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Milk-vetch - Huang Qi, Sickle-leaved Hare‘s Ear - Chai Hu and Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome - Bai Zhu), moisturizes the skin and protects from noxious environmental influences

Menthol

Essential oil of peppermint; it cools, refreshes and soothes the skin

Montaline C40

Cleansing substance (quaternary ammonium compound) derived from Coconut oil

NHE

Nicotinic acid hexyl ester, a Vitamin B derivative which improves scalp circulation to provide more nutrients and oxygen to the hair roots for healthy hair growth

Olive oil

Produces a soft, smooth feeling to the skin and protects from dehydration due to its skin-related lipid composition

Panthenol

Provitamin B5 has a moisturizing and regenerating effect. In the epidermis, Panthenol is converted to Pantothenic acid. It is a building block for Coenzyme A which plays a central role in many metabolic reactions of skin cells

Pentavitin®

A moisturizing polysaccharide which forms a smoothing film on the skin surface, protecting from dehydration

Phytosterols

Concentrated, barrier-enhancing lipids from rapeseed oil with protective and smoothing effects. They inhibit the production of leukotrienes and have hence a skin soothing effect

Phytopeptides

Breakdown products from plant proteins connected to fatty acids which are able to support the production of elastic fibres in the dermis to improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles

Piroctone Olamine

Helps the scalp control dermatophyte Malassezia furfur whose metabolic products trigger itching, scaling and dandruff formation on the scalp. It also has a soothing effect

Pro Renew Complex CLR™

A biotechnological lysate from Lactococcus lactis containing fragments of cell walls, cytoplasm, DNA and metabolites. It promotes the skin barrier formation and stability from within to protect from dehydration and noxious environmental influences

Q10 (Ubiquinone)

A coenzyme of which the body produces less from the age of 25 while the demand increases through oxidative stress or inflammation. It is necessary for the cell’s energy metabolism and is also a radical scavenger

Shea Butter 

An emollient derived from nuts of the Karité or Shea tree with a lipid composition similar to that of the skin and high content in anti-oxidant vitamins

Silk Protein

The moisturizing macromolecule has a strong water binding capacity and a close chemical similarity to the keratin of skin, hair and nails

Sodium lactate

Metabolite of cells which is part of the skin‘s Natural Moisturizing Factor as well as part of the buffer system stabilizing the acid mantle. The hydrating and acid mantle stabilizing effects are useful for skin care

Starch derivative

Modified potato starch is a highly effective and well tolerated moisturizing substance that is X formed from natural potato starch with a modified chemical structure

Sugar based surfactant complex

Nonionic surfactants; the hydrophilic part of it is a carbohydrate such as Glucose and a fatty acid provides the hydrophobic component, the source being natural oils e.g. Coconut oil. Sugar tensides are environmentally friendly as they are produced from replenishable sources and are easily biodegradable. Additionally they have good skin tolerability

Soya oil

Obtained from soybeans, it contains unsaturated fatty acids (Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Linolenic acid and Palmitic acid) as well as Lecithin and Phytosterols

Sweet Almond oil

Thin, clear oil from sweet almond seeds rich in unsaturated fatty acids (Oleic acid, Linoleic acid and Palmitic acid). It also contains Squalane, Vitamins A and E and is well tolerated. It is soothing and gives a pleasant feeling to the skin

Titanium Dioxide

Film forming mineral substance for skin protection. 

Triethyl Citrate

Naturally occurring ester with anti-microbial effects used in deodorants to help to inhibit odor-forming bacteria