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phytosphingosine Q (INCI: salicyloyl phytosphingosine)
Improves the skin’s barrier function. Acts on collagen synthesis. Reinforces the Dermo- Epidermal Junction (DEJ). Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
plant oils
(Soy, black current seed, sunflower, rose canina fruit) - suspended in a hydrating water phase, these light, silky oils nourish and give skin extreme softness and comfort thanks to a process that reduces the size of each oil droplet by 20 times.
probiotics
They are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) that participate actively in fermentation. They are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they provide health benefits to their host.
pro-xylanetm
(INCI: hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol)
Developed and created by L’Oréal Research and Innovation, Pro-XylaneTM is a sugar-molecule derived from the beech wood tree utilizing green chemistry. It functions, in vitro, by stimulating the production of proteoglycans, a water-absorbing molecule in human reconstructed skin. It rebuilds the skin matrix to restore the appearance of radiant, youthful skin, with fewer wrinkles and more density and firmness.
quinoa husk extract (INCI: chenopodium quinoa seed extract)
It enhances the natural exfoliation of skin cells to smooth and brighten skin. It’s a sustainable ingredient which belong to the phase 1 of Visionnaire CrescendoTM.
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