Below is a list of key ingredients, and their function, contained in Alpha-H products.
WARNING - Products that we advise NOT to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding are those products that contain Vitamin A, Vitamin A derivatives or Salicylic Acid.
Products within our range that contain Vitamin A are : Vitamin A Serum | Age Delay Cream | Purifying Clay Mask | Age Delay Intensive Eye & Lip Treatment Cream.
Products within our range that contain Salicylic Acid are those contained in the Mr & Miss H Kit |
Acacia Senegal Gum (and) Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum visibly firms and lifts the skin. Skin is smoother and appears more youthful.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 increases elasticity, smoothness and moisturise levels in the skin. Improves cellular and lymphatic function and has an anti-oedema and de-congesting effect. Visibly reduces puffy eye bags.
Acerola (Cherry) anti-inflammatory, astringent and free radical scavenger. Very high in Vitamin C.
Allantoin aids in the healing of damaged skin by stimulating new tissue growth. Appropriate for sensitive, irritated, and acne skins.
Almond Oil serves as an emollient and a carrier.
Aloe Vera natural moisturiser, skin healer and purifier. Provides vitamins and minerals to rejuvenate the skin.
Apricot Kernal Oil provides excellent nourishment. Has a high content of Vitamin A.
Arnica healing, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory.
Avocado Oil high essential fatty acid and vitamins A, D & E. Excellent nourishing for dehydrated skin.
Balm Mint - works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial that soothes, calms and heals. Derived from evergreen trees in African and Asian continents.
B1 & B2 improves skin respiration and healing.
B3 & B5 the beautifying vitamin which helps stimulate cellular proliferation and provides deep hydration.
Birch astringent, healing and anti-septic properties.
Bisobolol healing and soothing.
Calcium strengthens and supports the cells.
Calendula Extract extremely healing and anti-microbial. Suitable for skin infections, eczema and dermatitis.
Carrot Oil - high in Pro-vitamin A. Excellent for nourishing the skin
Chamomile soothing, calming and anti-inflammatory.
Citrus Seed Extract anti-oxidant that balances the pH of the skin.
Cobalt - oxygenates and energises.
Coconut Oil - contains the perfect combination of natural essential fatty acids for hydrating and nourishing.
Comfrey Root contains Allantoin, which helps stimulate the growth of new cells. Also acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Copper ensures elasticity and tone of the skin.
Corallina Officinals Sea Weed Extract, high in trace elements vital for healthy cell production. For further details see magnesium, zinc, manganese, calcium, copper and cobalt.
Cromoist HYA for superior hydration and revitalising benefits.
Cucumber Extract for moisture-binding, soothing, tightening, softening and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cucumber Seeds (Phenylalanine) limits the transfer of melanin into melanosoms and consequently decreases the storage capacity of melanin. Has a lightening effect on the skin.
Essential Oils and Herbal extracts essential oils to calm and soothe skin and herbal extracts of chamomile, mistletoe, yarrow, fennel, hops and balm mint for harmony and balance.
Eucalyptus Extract renowned as one of the most powerful natural antiseptics. Helps soothe and eases pain and discomfort. Has a poultice action.
Evening Primrose perfect balance and hydration medium. Prevents moisture loss, restores skin elasticity and protects from the future damage caused by climate and environmental pollution.
Eyebright reduces inflammation around delicate skin.
Frankincense anti-inflammatory and a mild anti-septic that brings relief to dry and sensitive skins.
Geranium promotes healing, normalises sebum production, and acts as an antiseptic and astringent, which assists in the tightening of pores.
Ginseng assists in improving blood circulation.
Grapefruit Extract acts as an antiseptic and contains Vitamin C.
Grape Extract/White Mulberry inhibits tyrosinase, the key enzyme implied in melanin synthesis.
Grapeseed Extract considered a counter irritant with soothing and antibacterial properties.
Green Clay traditional facial clay which is exceptionally good for oily, problematic skin. Green Clay is very detoxifying.
Green Tea Extract acts as an anti-aging, antioxidant. Protects the skin against chemical and UV attack. Contains Vitamin C and is used in conjunction with low pH AHAs as a calming factor.
Hibiscus Flower Extract inhibits pigmentation, limits the melanin transfer and has a moisturizing and lightening effect on the skin while at the same time exfoliating.
Honey anti-inflammatory and healing.
Hyaluronic Acid and Protein Complex Hyaluronic Acid occurs naturally in skin, however diminishes with age. It provides hydrating benefits to the surface of the skin up by 60%. When combined with Protein Complex it gives the skin the ability to retain moisture by over 80%, improves elasticity and reduces dryness.
Jojoba helps the skin maintain a healthy pH with oily, acne and inflamed skin conditions. Closely resembles the skins own natural oil (sebum).
Lactic Acid exfoliant, moisturiser, and preservative.
L-ascorbic Acid aids with cell regeneration, collagen stimulation, skin strengthening, firming, tightening and pore refining.
Lavender healing, soothing and assists in healing acne scarring by way of cell rejuvenation.
Lecithin promotes healthy skin, rejuvenating and healing.
Lemon Extract very cleansing and decongesting. Assists in detoxifying and stimulating.
Licorice Extract acts as an anti-inflammatory for sensitive skin while also assists with promoting a more even skin tone. Inhibits melanin production whilst scavenging free radicals.
Lime - uplifting, firming and assists with detoxifying the skin in sluggish areas (such as cellulite)
Macadamia Nut Oil prevents skin from dehydration, very rich in vitamins and helps fight the free radicals, which cause premature aging. Contains Phyto Sterol, which helps to repair damaged skin cells.
Magnesium activates enzymes and stabilizes cells.
Mandarin Extract has a soothing and calming effect.
Manganese firms and encourages collagen synthesis.
Morus Alba (Mulberry Extract) skin-lightening properties.
Nanospheres deep penetrating micro reservoirs that slowly liberate at the surface of the skin by controlled release, enabling high absorption of revitalising and hydrating ingredients for greater efficiency within the cells.
Olive Leaf Extract a natural preservative for the skin. Promotes the skins elasticity and aids in tissue repair.
Orange Extract tranquil properties.
Palma Rosa Oil calming, refreshing and soothing.
Patchouli Extract a natural astringent that helps aged and chapped skin, and skin redness.
Polythene Beads very fine, gentle beads that gently assist in the removal of the dead skin cells.
Papain contains 212 amino acids, which help retain water retention and skin moisturisation.
Papaya natural cleanser for the skin, particularly those with acne. Contains papain enzyme which has the ability to dissolve keratin.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil fragrance.
Pineapple - acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Poly-Oxidant Complex (Lipochroman-6) powerful RNS & ROS free radical scavenger; a powerful active to prevent irreparable skin cell damaged produced by these species.
Rice Bran Wax natural exfoliant, soothing, and credited with being a promoter of collagen formation.
Roman Chamomile repairing, purifying and soothing.
Rose moisturising and firming on the skin and works positively on the skins broken capillaries and wrinkles.
Rosehip Oil fatty acids play a very important function in the regeneration of skin cells and helps repair damaged tissues. Helps retard premature aging.
Rosewood cellular stimulant and tissue regenerator.
Salicylic Acid (BHA) oil based exfoliator gently unblocks pores and increases cell turnover. Works to improve fine lines, skin texture, blockages and pigmentation. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN THIS INGREDIENT IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR IF BREASTFEEDING
Sandalwood anti-bacterial, astringent, cooling and soothing properties.
Seaweed Extract highly nourishing for dehydrated skins.
Serum Albumim a highly charged protein which forms a film over the skin to provide a lifting effect. Combined with Hyaluronic Acid, increases hydration levels for longer and has a smoothing effect.
Sodium PCA moisture binding.
St Johns Wort has a sedating nature, which is extremely beneficial for sensitive or allergic skin types.
Tea Tree Oil potent antiseptic helps to eliminate bacteria. Antifungal, antiviral properties and is soothing.
Triclosan the action of this ingredient is to retard the spread of bacteria and infection of acne/problematic skin whilst breaking the repetitive cycle of the acne.
Vitamin A Palmitate (Retinol) promotes healthy skin, rejuvenating and healing whilst performing exfoliation. Very beneficial in assisting the treatment of acne skin. It accelerates cell renewal and stimulates the fibroblast and collagen in the skin, thereby reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Due to its anti-oxidant properties, it is also a great anti-aging ingredient, and helps promote a softer smoother skin. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN THIS INGREDIENT IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR IF BREASTFEEDING
Vitamin A Proprionate It has the same results as Vitamin A palmitate without the excessive irritation or unpredictable side effects. Reduces the regeneration of new skin cells from 28 days to between 10 and 15 days. The short molecular chain of Vitamin A propionate means a short reaction time! Converted to retinoic acid, which rejuvenates the skin. Used for the treatment of acne and the reversal of photo aging. Vitamin A propionate works its magic in the dermis where it effects the regulation of gene transcription (DNA replica) that codes the rate of cell division and turnover, and formation of new collagen. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN THIS INGREDIENT IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR IF BREASTFEEDING
Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid: Inhibits activity of intracellular tyrosinase and melanogenisi. Reduces UV induced cell/DNA damage. Revitalising effects on cells and assist in skin lightening.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) This powerful antioxidant pH balances skin and neutralises free radicals. Helps skin from abnormal breakdowns and helps to protect blood vessels and retard ageing.
Water Hydration.
Wheatgerm Oil high in Vitamin E which helps strengthen skin tissue. Improves circulation and maintains skin elasticity. Strong anti-oxidant.
Witch Hazel acts as a natural astringent. Very cooling to the skin and relieves puffiness.
Yarrow anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory, healing and calming properties.
Ylang Ylang essential balancing oil for the skin.
Zinc antiseptic and healing. Participates in over 300 biological functions.
Zinc Oxide provides a super fine barrier that helps reflect the harmful UVA & UVB rays and other irritants. Contains soothing properties. |
