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O The NMF: Urea, Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, Lactic Acid (about 10% each), Amino Acids (40%) and sugars.
P n-stimuline
Riche in proteins and amino-acids to reinforce noctural skin
renewal process.
octocrylene (INCI: octocrylene)
A water-resistant UVB sunscreen. It exhibits good photo
stability and a rather broad-band absorption range.
oligopeptide rare (INCI: acetyl tetrapeptide-9)
Peptides are composed of two to twelve amino acids. They stimulate the production of collagen fibers. They help to improve the firmness, tone and elasticity of the skin.
oligoside (INCI: secale cereale (rye) seed extract)
Rye seed extract. It helps to improve connections between fibroblasts and the extracellular matrix. To fight wrinkles and lack of firmness.
oxybenzone (INCI:benzophenone-3)
A highly effective UVA & UVB absorber that is used to
enhance SPF in sunscreen formulations.
palmitic acid (INCI: palmitic acid)
One of the skin’s major fatty acids produced by the sebaceous
gland. Emollient that reinforces the skin’s barrier function.
panthenol (INCI: panthenol)
Well known for its moisturizing properties. Panthenol appears to stimulate cellular proliferation and aid in tissue repair. It is able to hold water in the product or water from the environment, resulting in a moisturizing effect. It also acts as an anti- inflammatory agent and non-comedogenic raw material.
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