Exfoliators
Well tolerated exfoliants that dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin
What are enzymes?
This antioxidant comes in water and oil soluble forms and brightens, lightens, and tightens
What is Vitamin C?
This ingredient increases collagen, promotes wound healing, and has calming and cooling effects
What is aloe vera?
A derivative of Vitamin A, this ingredient promotes collagen production, skin cell turnover, evens skin tone, and is available in skincare or at prescription strength
What is retinol?
This ingredient is naturally occurring in the body, attracts and retains water, plumps, and hydrates
What is hyaluronic acid?
This exfoliating ingredient has the smallest molecular size of any AHA allowing it to penetrate the skin deeper and faster
What is glycolic acid?
This common brightening ingredient prevents skin from forming tyrosinase, is antimicrobial, and can be found in the Illumaluxe Lustre Creme and Spotless+ Brilliant Elixir
What is kojic acid?
Also known as Vitamin B5, this is a penetrating moisturizer that aids in tissue repair
What is panthenol?
This ingredient is a plant based alternative to retinol that is gentler and well tolerated by those with sensitive skin
What is bakuchiol?
This ingredient is very high in essential fatty acids, is ideal for mature and aging skin, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is in the Primrose Luxe Night Melt
What is evening primrose oil?
This acid is derived from willow tree bark and is commonly used to treat acne
What is salicylic acid?
This tyrosinase inhibitor helps fade age spots, post acne marks, and melasma, evens skin tone and is found in the TXA+ Elixir
What is tranexamic acid?
Derived from olives, this ingredient is soothing, calming, and moisturizing
What is squalane?
These are chains of amino acids with anti-aging properties that can relax the muscles, improve the skin barrier, reduce wrinkles, and help repair the skin
What are peptides?
A dark yellow oil that penetrates skin easily, prevents TEWL by forming a protective film, and is found in several CXC products including the Lipid Luxe Pre-Cleanse, Bio-Luxe Sea & C Creme, and Primrose Luxe Night Melt
What is jojoba oil?
This ingredient exfoliates, brightens, is tolerated well by sensitive skin and can also act as a humectant to bind moisture to the skin
What is lactic acid?
A tyrosinase inhibitor that helps stabilize and boost the effects of Vitamins C and E
What is ferulic acid?
This ingredient also known as centella asiatica works well on couperose conditions, promotes cell renewal, and is soothing and skin healing
What is gotu kola?
What is resveratrol?
This ingredient is hydrating, soothing, less likely to clog pores than other heavy butters and oils, and is found in the HydraQuench Creme Cleanse, Illumaluxe COQ10 Moisture Whip, and Tropical Emollient Masque
What is murumuru butter?
This ingredient derived from bitter almonds, exfoliates, brightens, is well tolerated by sensitive skin, and is often used in the treatment of acne
What is mandelic acid?
This ingredient addresses uneven skin tone and dark spots, can be formulated in skincare or can be a prescription strength often used to treat acne, rosacea, or melasma
What is azelaic acid?
This ingredient reduces inflammation, soothes irritated skin, and can be found in the UltraCalm Elixir, Moisture Creme, and Hydragel.
This ingredient stimulates collagen, reduces hyperpigmentation, stimulates glycosaminoglycan synthesis, and can be found in the Hibiscus Flower Acid Peel and the Mandelic & Ferulic Acid Sensitive Peel
What is pyruvic acid?
This ingredient contains good cholesterol for the skin that replicates the structure of the lipid barrier, supports the skin barrier, reduces dryness and irritation, and is in the HydraQuench Hibiscus Silk Souffle and Ceramide Complex NP Elixir
What is a ceramide?