Alpha Hydroxy Acids(AHAs) – A group of nontoxic, organic substances found naturally occurring in many common fruits and food (such as malic acid from apples, tartaric acid from grapes, citric acid from citrus fruit and lactic acid from sour milk),widely referred to as “fruit acids.”

Aloe Vera – A plant extract noted for its skin soothing and conditioning properties.

Benzoyl Peroxide – An FDA –approved ingredient for the treatment of acne.

Co Enzyme Q 10 – prevents signs of aging, wrinkles, as well as reduces damage to the cell caused by free radicals and lipid oxidation.

Comedones – or blackheads, are a worm-like mass of keratinized cells and hardened sebum appearing most frequently on the face, chest, shoulders and back.

Dehydration – Loss of water or moisture.

Erythema – medical term for redness of the skin.

Exfoliation – The “sloughing away” of dead skin cells – part of the skin’s natural rejuvenation process.

Glycolic Acid – The simplest of all the Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Glycolic Acid is believed to have the greatest penetration potential due to its small molecular size. As a result, Glycolic Acid is believed to provide the greatest benefits for skin care in comparison to other cosmetically used AHAs.

Hydroquinone – An FDA – approved ingredient for lightening or bleaching age spots, brown spots and other hypergimentations on the skin.

Hyperpigmentation – Excessive discolorations resulting in darker areas on the skin – such as brown spots, age spots or liver spots.

Kojic Acid – has anti-microbial and antibiotic properties making it useful against acne bacteria. It successfully fights age spots and pigmentation on the face and body.

Milia – or whiteheads, is a disorder of the sebaceous glands caused by the accumulation of dead, keratinized cells and sebaceous matter trapped beneath the skin.

Non-comedogenic – Will not clog pores.

Photosensitivity – Skin sensitivity caused by exposure to the sun’s harmful rays.

Photo-damage – Damage to the skin caused by overexposure to the sun, for example: fine lines, hyperpigmentation and thickened, dry skin.

Rosacea – is a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose. It is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules.

Rumex – helps inhibit the production of hyperpigmentation.

Salicylic Acid – Beta Hydroxy Acid and FDA approved ingredient for treatment of acne.

Squalane – An excellent moisturizer and lubricant. Squalane is obtained by hydrogenation of shark liver oil or other natural oils. Components found in fish oils may reduce skin irritation and allergic responses.

Titanium Dioxide – It is one of the 21 FDA approved sunscreen chemicals with an approved usage level of 2 to 25 percent. When applied, titanium dioxide remains on the skin’s surface, basically scattering UV light.

UVA/UVB – Ultraviolet radiation emitted from the sun which causes the most visibly damaging effects to the skin.

Vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol) – considered the most important oil-soluble antioxidant and free-radical scavenger. It is effective in preventing irritation due to sun exposure.

Zinc Oxide – used to protect, soothe, and heal the skin. It provided an excellent barrier to the sun and other irritants.