Abyssine® 657
Origin: Hydrothermal Ocean Vents

In the deepest abyssal zone, exceptional microorganisms live at 3000 meters below the surface. In this very hostile environment where life conditions are unbearable, Abyssine® 657 is a real survival molecule. Synthesized by a microorganism located in hydrothermal deep vents, it protects against chemical, mechanical and UVB damage, while improving skin clarity and resilience.


 

Antarcticine
Origin: Spain

Marine derivatives are revolutionizing skincare and the highly pure algae extract found in Antarticine rises as the epitome of this evolution. This highly active compound has clearly demonstrated effective against fine lines and wrinkles and has demonstrated a solid 68% improvement in both size and number of such skin contour flaws. Used at high concentrations in the our skin care Collections, this ingredient delivers refined marine energy to the cells with unsurpassed safety.


 

Plankton
Origin: Mediterranean Sea

Our plankton composition is derived from a multitude of related species from the Mediterranean region. This compounds contains a variety of important amino acids (Arginine, Glycine, Lysine, Alanine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Valine, Serine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Thyrosine, Phenylalanine, Taurine, Methionine, Cysteine/Cystine) and lipids (Fatty acid esters, Triglycerides, Free fatty acids, Phospholipids, Hydrocarbons). The particular species included in the extract are as follows: larva states, Actimula sp., Pilidium sp., Nauplios sp., Zoeas sp., Veliger sp., Ochiopluteus sp., Various copepods, Natantia sp., Podon sp., Ewadne sp., Phyllirhoe sp., Pelagothuria bouvieri, Filodocides, Tifloscoledides, Tomopterides, Chaetoceros compressus, Chaetoceros affinis, Chaetoceros decipiens, Thalassiothrix frauenfeldii, Rhizosolenia alata, Rhizosolenia imbr shrubsolei, Skeletonema sp., Cryptomonas sp., Nitzschia delicatissima, Nitzschia seriata, Ceratium furca, Ceratium massiliense, Ceratium candelabrum, Guinardia flaccida, Hemiaulus hauckii, Thalassionema nitzschioides, Asterionella sp., Goniodoma polyedricum, Bacteriastrum delicatulum. Its Glucides offer moisturizing benefits while oligoelements and iodine offer lipolitic action. Oligoelements and free amino acids offer tissue restructuring, making plankton a star nutrient.


 

Hyaluronic Acid
Origin: Denmark

Hyaluronic Acid is present abundantly in youthful skin and provides maximal below-surface hydration. It protects youthful skin features, smoothes the skin’s appearance and unconditionally magnifies the absorption of other active principles. This vital ingredient was recently praised by the BBC as the single most important compound that contributes to the astonishing youthfulness of the very old in the small town of Yuyao in Japan.


 

Lanablue
Origin: France

Lanablue's potency comes from the resources of the Cascadia region in North America from an extract of endemic cyanophyceae harvested in wild conditions. Its high content of B vitamins, amino acids and specific pigments have placed this rich-blue-colored ingredient in a respectable position in our skin care collections. Lanablue acts as a natural retinoid on the keratinocytes differenciation thus smoothing and densifying the epidermis.


 

Honey Extract
Origin: France

Our special honey extract from France is a hydro-regulating complex that contains extraordinarily high concentrations of flower sugars, amino acids and mineral elements. It helps maintain hydration, while restructuring, softening and smoothing the epidermis.


 

Kalahari Watermelon
Origin: Kalahari Desert

This Swiss active is based on a highly-purified extract of a watermelon which has its origin in the Kalahari Desert. Under extreme conditions, this watermelon develops its own defense system by producing compatible solutes against drought, heat and UV radiation. Abundantly rich in its synergistic composition of vitamins, carbohydrates and such amino acids as L-Citrulline, this extract offers unprecedented protection of DNA, the skin's fibroblasts and keratinocytes, thereby decreasing erythema as a result of UV radiation.


 

Açai Berry
Origin: South America

Touted as a super-food by Brazilian natives for hundreds of years, açai contains more than 10 times the antioxidant power of grapes and twice the power of blueberries. It offers superb antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-mutagenic capacity to the skin.


 

Fluxhydran
Origin: Amazonian Rainforest

An outstanding osmo-regulating system from the rare Amazonian plant maurera fluviatilis, Fluxhydran® is a polyvalent moisturizer with immediate and long-lasting hydro-regulation, hydro-captation and hydro-retention effects.


 

Microalga Dunaliella Salina
Origin: Switzerland

Our biotechnologically-derived extract of microalgae Dunaliella Salina is a powerful cocktail of molecules that have the ability to reload the skin with new energy. Due to external stress factors, the mitochondria of skin cells begin to degrade with age. This degradation leads to formation of wrinkles and the skin becomes atonic and brittle, with reduced radiance. This microalga protects the cellular structures of the skin and stimulates the mitochondria, thereby increasing cell turnover and improving the overall complexion.


 

Microalga Nannochlorposis Oculara
Origin: Switzerland

This unique algae-based skin tightener offers fast-acting, long-lasting skin tightening by providing both immediate anti-wrinkle activity and, at the same time, strengthening the skin's connective tissue. This ingredient is a highly purified extract of microalga Nannochlorposis oculara, produced biotechnologically and combined with a balanced fraction of polysaccharides. A special fermentation process utilizing photo-bioreactors create optimal growth conditions to guarantee the highest quality and pureness of this algae extract. Abundantly rich in amino acids, Vitamins C and B12, and polysaccharides, Pepha Tight also protects cells from oxidative stress and stimulates the formation of collagen. These benefits are confirmed by clinical studies performed in Switzerland. Open clinical studies.


 

Lutein
Origin: Marigold Flowers of Varied Origins

As a carotenoid found in dark leafy vegetables and colourful fruits, Lutein provides antioxidant and nutritional support to the skin. Additionally, Lutein filters high-energy, blue wavelengths of light from the visible spectrum by as much as 90%. Blue light is in both indoor lighting and sunlight and is believed to induce oxidative stress and possible free-radical damage in the skin. Blue light is in the visible spectrum and must not be mistaken with UVA and UVB (which are present in the invisible spectrum) that can be effectively blocked by sunscreen agents.


 

Lycopene
Origin: Tomatoes of Varied Origins

Lycopene is an open-chain unsaturated carotenoid that imparts red colour to tomatoes, guava, pink grapefruit and rosehips. It is a superb antioxidant that protects cells from environmental oxidative damage, while imparting a fresh glow to the skin.