EGCG is an active polyphenol, present in green tea, this compound provides powerful antioxidant protection to the skin, as well as some studies showing an ability to visibly reduce dark circles.

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I've chosen this lightweight eye serum to help minimise dark circles and puffiness. The key ingredients are caffeine and, which works to constrict the capillaries to encourage blood flow away from the area (minimising dark circles), as well as encouraging the flow of lymph to reduce puffiness. EGCG provides antioxidant and hydrating properties.

Caffeine, derived from the coffee plant, is used in skincare as an antioxidant and a vasoconstricting agent. Its antioxidant properties help to protect against free radicals, neutralising them before they can cause damage to the skin cells. Its vasoconstricting abilities make it good for draining water retention from around the eye area, to reduce puff, and for reducing skin redness by constricting the capillaries whose dilation visually increases skin redness by passing blood closer to the skin’s surface.

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Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a catechin found naturally in abundance within green tea. It has a number of skin benefits, firstly as a powerful antioxidant, meaning it can neutralise free radicals before they can cause damage to skin cells. Studies have also shown it to encourage the production of the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF), in turn increasing the skin’s ability to retain moisture, which results in more hydrated, plump, smoother skin. There is some research to show that EGCG can also reduce visible hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the production of melanin in the skin.

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Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

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This light-textured formula contains an extremely high 5% concentration of caffeine, supplemented with highly-purified Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside (EGCG) from green tea leaves. Independent studies have shown that topical use of each of caffeine and EGCG can help reduce looks of puffiness and of dark circles in the eye contour. Additional studies have shown that caffeine can also reduce the appearance of cellulite.

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This face cream addresses photoageing and uneven tone by utilising caffeine and antioxidants to protect and repair UV damage. Ingredients like niacinamide and licorice root extract help brighten and improve skin texture, promoting a more radiant complexion.

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Aloe vera has been used for millennia as a natural medicine across many regions of the world, with references as early as Cleopatra using it as part of her beauty routine. It contains around 75 active constituents, including Vitamins A,C & E to provide antioxidant protection, 8 enzymes to inhibit inflammatory processes in the body and 9 different minerals to support the body’s natural functioning. It also includes sugars to provide hydrating humectant properties, fatty acids to provide anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties, and hormones to promote wound healing.

Beta Glucans are polysaccharides found naturally in oats, fungi, seaweed and yeast. They are best known for its skin-soothing properties, showing excellent effects at reducing redness and other symptoms of sensitive skin. They do this via barrier-supporting properties, as they form a film on the skin’s surface to offer protection against daily environmental stressors, which can aggravate sensitive skin. They also stimulate macrophage function in the body (immune cells which fight invading bacteria), so offer added benefit to those with already compromised skin barriers more susceptible to bacterial infection, for example ezcema-prone or or drier skin types. Their polysaccharide nature makes them an effective humectant, meaning they can draw water molecules towards them to plump and hydrate the area.

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Ubiquinone, also known as CoEnzyme Q10, is a fat-soluble substance produced naturally in the body. It provides antioxidant protection against free radicals, to support the skin’s own anti-ageing defenses. With age, the body’s production of this vitamin-like substance decreases, so it can be applied topically to provide extra antioxidant activity. It has also been shown to support the synthesis of collagen and elastin, proteins which give skin structure & bounce, which also naturally decrease with age, so the inclusion of Ubiquinone in your routine can help to support youthful-looking skin.

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Glycerin is a humectant present in all natural lipids. It works to attract water molecules towards it, plumping & hydrating the applied area, resulting in smooth, soft, hydrated skin. It is one of the most widely used humectants in skincare, due to it’s high performance and broad availability (making it very cost-effective). Recent research has shown that it’s ability to penetrate the layers of the skin is superior to that of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, making it a brilliant choice for overall skin hydration, and suitable for all skin types.

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Liquorice is a legume which grows in the Mediterranean, the Middle East & Russia. It contains the active constituent glabridin, which has been shown to prevent and reverse UV-induced skin damage, to provide visible skin-lightening properties to the skin.

Its second active component, Glycyrrhetinic acid is used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory benefits. It works by inhibiting the production of inflammatory substances, such as cortisone, within the body, with some research showing results to be comparable to prescription hydrocortisone cream.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 and Nicotinamide, has many skincare benefits. Firstly, it regulates sebum production in the skin, which in turn reduces blemishes and visible pore size. It also reduces facial redness by improving microcirculation, which means moving the blood inside the capillaries away from the face to reduce visible redness. It also has the ability to strengthen the natural lipid barrier of the skin by encouraging ceramide production (the building blocks which seal our skin cells together), which in turn increases the hydration within the epidermis. Lastly, niacinamide works to help reduce hyperpigmentation by blocking melanin from being deposited on the skin cells.

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Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), which is found naturally in the body, and in the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF). PCA acts as a humectant, meaning it draws water to it, plumping and hydrating the area. The skin’s NMF ensures adequate hydration of the stratum corneum, which also works to support the overall barrier function of the skin, regulating trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Including Sodium PCA in skincare supports this natural mechanism of the skin.

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Natural moisturising factor (NMF) is a substance produced by the body, made up of minerals, lactate, urea, amino acids & humectants, which coats the surface skin cells to keep them moisturised. NMF increases the skin’s ability to retain moisture, which results in more hydrated, plump, smoother skin.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

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An antioxidant plant extract which helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

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What it is:  
100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Face Cream has been inspired by the best-selling and cult-favourite Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream. This moisturiser version, rather than correcting dark circles and de-puffing like the eye cream, helps tighten, brighten and restore the appearance of sun-damaged skin while protecting you from UV damage.

Benefits:  
- Protects from and repairs UV damage  
- Restores sun damage  
- Brightens and gives your complexion an immediate glow  

Skin Types:  
Suitable for all skin types.

Use 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Face Cream every morning, including on the neck, décolleté and other areas frequently sun-exposed or that need firming. Can be used in the PM, but we recommend AM use due to the caffeine content.

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This daily serum formula targets signs of ageing and uneven skin tone, often caused by environmental stressors. The antioxidant-rich formula helps protect the skin, while biopeptides promote firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Blueberry extract is used in skincare for its powerful antioxidant and skin conditioning properties. It is also a rich source of Vitamin C, and studies have shown them to protect against UV damage in the skin on exposure to the sun (alongside a broad spectrum SPF of course).

Carnosine is a peptide used in skincare as an antioxidant and a soothing agent. Research also shows this also has an effect against glycation (a process which accelerates ageing).

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Sunflower seed oil is a natural oil derived from the seeds of the sunflower plant. It is rich in omega fatty acids and used in skincare for its emollient and antioxidant properties. 

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Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme produced naturally in the body, specifically to break down the free radical superoxide (an oxygen with an excess electron and thus a negative charge). It is considered to be the body’s most important antioxidant and works by catalysing the conversion of superoxide, into elemental oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a process known as dismutation. This action is part of the body’s natural anti-ageing mechanism, so including this ingredient in skincare supports this natural protection process.

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Cosmedix Affirm Serum is a bestselling, supercharged Antioxidant Firming Serum that helps improve the look of an uneven skin tone and prevent signs of ageing, often caused by environmental stressors.
 WHAT IT DOES:
 
 Aids in protection from environmental stressors
 Helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles
 Promotes a more even, smoother-looking complexion
 
 Supercharge the look of your complexion and boost your skincare routine with Affirm?a hydrating, antioxidant-rich serum that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors. Referred to as, ?a multi-vitamin in a bottle,? by our Global Education Director, this Antioxidant Firming Serum is formulated with a vitamin-rich blend of ingredients that help improve the look of an uneven skin tone and prevent signs of aging, often caused by environmental stressors. Powered with age-defying biopeptides, Affirm promotes a firmer, healthier-looking complexion while helping to reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles for softer, smoother-looking skin.

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This serum targets dullness and uneven skin tone, promoting a brighter complexion. The combination of 20% Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E helps improve skin firmness and elasticity while protecting against environmental stressors. Kakadu Plum Extract enhances the brightening effect, contributing to a more radiant appearance.

Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in plants, such as bran. It’s used in skincare for its antioxidant properties, meaning it can neutralise free radicals before they can cause any cellular damage. It has also been shown to stabilise Vitamins C and E when used in combination, resulting in a boost in their efficacy vs being used without the addition of Ferulic acid.

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Calcium pantothenate is the salt of pantothenic acid, a form of Vitamin B5. Its main benefit in cosmetics is as a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to.

Pantothenic acid also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

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Vitamin B5 is a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to. It also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

A lightweight, anti-aging Vitamin C serum from DERMAdoctor bolstered with Ferulic Acid, Vitamin E boosters, and Kakadu Plum Extract. It makes the skin firmer, softer, and more elastic. For a brighter skin tone, this serum is definitely the best.

This moisturiser targets signs of ageing and environmental damage, offering protection and repair. EGCG from green tea provides potent antioxidant benefits, while hyaluronic acid and acai butter enhance hydration and improve skin texture.

Goji berries are known as a superfood, as they are extremely rich in polyphenols (plant-based antioxidants.) Its primary benefit in skincare is offering antioxidant protection to the skin, to support overall skin health.

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What it is:  
100% Pure Green Tea EGCG Concentrate Cream is a nutrient-rich moisturiser that is especially beneficial for reversing daily environmental damage and signs of ageing, as well as protecting against future damage. EGCG, the potent antioxidant from green tea, works to reverse and protect against damage from environmental stressors.  

After cleanser and serum, apply a quarter-sized amount of 100% Pure Green Tea EGCG Concentrate Cream to face and neck. Gently massage and press into skin, taking care not to pull or tug. Can be used AM and PM.

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This serum targets dull, discoloured, and uneven skin tone, enhancing brightness and radiance. Lactic and salicylic acids gently exfoliate, improving texture and ingredient absorption. Antioxidants and botanical extracts help protect and brighten the skin.

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Bisabolol is a naturally-occurring active found in the chamomile plant, although this can also be created synthetically. It’s key properties are as an anti-inflammatory and soothing agent, with some studies also showing it to have a brightening effect on the skin. Bisabolol is also a rich source of Panthenol (Vitamin B5), which acts as a humectant, meaning it draws water molecules towards it to plump and hydrate the area. Studies have also shown that bisabolol can enhance the penetration of other actives into the skin, so is great when used in combination with other actives designed to work at the basal layer of the epidermis, or in fact the dermis.

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Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative found in the body. In skincare, L-Carnitine is used for its potential skin-soothing, antioxidant, and sebum-regulating properties.

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green tea extract

Green Tea is a natural plant extract, rich in polyphenols, also known as catechins. Green Tea is particularly high in the catechin Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it can neutralise free radicals to prevent them causing damage within the skin. It is one of the most well researched natural plant extracts used in skincare, with studies also showing it to have an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effect.

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Prebiotics in simple terms, can be classed as a food source that encourages the growth of good bacteria on the skin. The microbiome (the ecosystem of bacteria on the skin) is a relatively new discovery and we are learning that this is linked to many different aspects of our health, mood and appearance. A diverse breadth in the strains of bacteria living on the skin results in a healthy microbiome, and some early research has linked certain imbalances in this microbiome to skin conditions such as acne, ezcema and psoriasis.

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which occurs naturally in willow bark. Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the outermost layers of the skin, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin.

Due to its oil-soluble form, salicylic acid can penetrate inside the pore, to clear out dead skin cell build up and prevent comedones (blocked pores) from occurring, or acne-causing bacteria to overpopulate within the pore. This P.Acnes bacteria is anaerobic so needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive, and thus require a pore to be blocked.

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Brighter Skin Days Ahead Cosmedix Simply Brilliant uncovers remarkable results with 10 skin-specific brightening ingredients that improve dull, discolored, and uneven skin tone, as well as hyperpigmented and photodamaged skin, without the use of hydroquinone and arbutin. Complete with lactic and salicylic acids to refine texture and improve penetration of brightening ingredients, Cosmedix Simply Brilliant helps skin appear brighter and more radiant without looking blotchy. Transformative Ingredients L-Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid | Gently exfoliate for a brighter, even-toned appearance Whitney and Waltheria | Visibly brighten the skin’s appearance and help prevent future discoloration Potent Antioxidants | Helps defend skin against environmental stressors

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