Ingredient Spotlight A - O

Here is a list of Top Skincare Ingredients and their Benefits:

Allantoin

Allantoin is an emollient and moisturizer extracted from the comfrey plant. It is added to skincare to improve skin texture, smoothness and help heal minor skin injury. Its found in plants like chamomile.

Soothes skin
Improves skin-healing
Exfoliates
Hydrates
Improves skin dullness
Helps smooth texture
Rejuvenates the cells

It is non-toxic and safe for cosmetic use. Safe for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

BNY Cosmetics containing Allantoin:

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a plant based compound most frequently used to aid in soothing sunburns. It is the perfect ingredient to add to skincare products for its multiple benefits and low cost.

Moisturizes skin
Boosts wound healing
Reduces infection/acne
Lightens blemishes
Soothes sunburn
Anti-inflammatory
Supports collagen production
Antibacterial
Antioxidant properties
Hydrating

BNY Cosmetics containing Aloe Vera:

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid is an organic compound similar to a vitamin. It has antioxidant properties, meaning it helps prevent certain kinds of cell damage in the body caused by free radicals.

Antioxidant
Protects skin cells against environmental stressors like UV light, pollution and smoke
Reduces fine lines around eyes and upper lip
May lighten dark spots due to sun damage
Anti-aging properties
Improve wound healing

BNY Cosmetics containing Alpha Lipoic Acid:

Arginine

When it comes to skincare, arginine supports 3 main functions:

01. It is a powerful antioxidant: The main purpose of antioxidants in skincare is to fight free radical damage in your skin. These unstable molecules are the main reason behind premature ageing; thus, neutralizing them is a sure-shot way of staying wrinkle-free!

02. It functions as a humectant: A humectant is a compound that attracts moisture from the air and traps it in your skin. As such, arginine is a highly hydrating agent as well. It also helps your skin produce components like ceramides, cholesterol, urea, and glycosaminoglycans. Combined with the lipids present in your skin, this is an ingredient that helps make your skin supple and glowing from within.

03. It boosts collagen production: Arginine is known to boost collagen production in your skin. Keeping your skin firm from within, collagen is your skin’s first line of defense against premature aging. This also helps in speeding up cell regeneration in your skin, keeping your skin looking healthy and radiant.

Amino acid naturally present in the body, considered essential to human development

Offers antioxidant benefits when used as a skin care ingredient

Has hydrating properties

Derivatives of arginine can be used to create cosmetic surfactants

Proven track record of safety in personal care product formulas

Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E.

Moisturizes and nourishes
Relieves inflammation from psoriasis and eczema
Prevents and treats acne
Accelerates wound healing
Treats sunburned skin
Reduces signs of aging
Improves nail health
Improves scalp health

BNY Cosmetics containing Avocado Oil:

Retinol Cream

Bergemot Fruit Oil

Bergemot Fruit Oil is an extract from the rinds of Bergemot orange trees. It is added to skincare products as an essential oil due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Bergemot Fruit Oil also has some analgesic properties which helps to calm skin.

Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Natural analgesic properties
Natural cleanser

BNY Cosmetics containing Bergemot Fruit Oil:

Age Defying Cleanser

Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol is found in the cannabis plant, and mainly from industrial hemp. CBD has several anti-inflammatory properties, wound healing properties and moisturizing properties. CBD is a great ingredient for skin conditions where dry, itchy, red and inflamed skin occurs.

Anti-inflammatory
Acne control properties
Soothe skin and reduce appearance of irritation/redness
Anti-aging and wrinkle reducing properties
Antibacterial properties
Antifungal properties
Moisturizing

Carbomer

Carbomers are thickening agents that help control the viscosity and flow of cosmetic products. They also help distribute and suspend insoluble solids into liquid, and prevent the oil and liquid parts of a solution from separating.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a fat taken from raw coconuts. There are many uses for coconut oil including as a skincare ingredient.

Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Improves antioxidant status
Helps treat acne
Moisturizing
Promotes wound healing

BNY Cosmetics containing Coconut Oil:

DMAE

DMAE, short for dimethylaminoethanol, is an organic compound that aids in the production of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is the chief neurotransmitter the peripheral nervous system. DMAE became popular in skincare after a clinical study reported it was beneficial for reducing fine lines around the eyes, lips and mouth. It improved lip shape and fullness as well as overall provided a more youthful look.

Supports acetylcholine production
Wrinkle reducing
Skin firming affects
Moderate anti-inflammatory agent
Improvement in facial muscle tone.

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Ginseng Extract

Ginseng is a perennial plant with fleshy roots that was first used in Chinese Medicine over 2000 years ago. Ginseng is best know for its anti-oxidant potential by reducing oxidative stress. It can be consumed orally or used as a topical ingredient in skincare. Studies have shown that Ginseng is shown to prevent aging of the skin.

Anti-oxidant properties
Anti-aging properties
Wrinkle reducing
Procollagen
Improve natural hyaluronic acid production
Associated with the activation of the longevity gene

BNY Cosmetics containing Ginseng Extract:

Miracle Eyes Age Defying Formula

Green Tea Extract

There are several research studies that support Green Tea is beneficial to your skin both consumed orally and applied topically.

Helps with acne by reducing sebum excretions
Helps make skin appear younger
Reduces swelling around the eye
Anti-oxidant properties
Anti-inflammatory properties
Helps to prevent some skin cancers

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Glycerin

Glycerin is excellent for the skin because it is a humectant. A humectant is a substance that allows the skin to retain moisture. Glycerin is ideal for sensitive and dry skin types.

Increases skin hydration
Relieves dryness
Refreshes skin surface
Softens skin as an emollient
Has antimicrobial properties
Helps repair skin
Increases wound healing

BNY Cosmetics containing Glycerin:

Gynostemma Extract

Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract is good for strengthening your immune system. Its actually known as the immortality herb. One skincare study showed Gynostemma extract to significantly reduce the effects of oxidative stress on human dermal fibroblasts and reduce the aging and destruction of fibroblasts.

May prolong cell life
Protects cells
Reduces oxidative stress on cells
Improves immune system

BNY Cosmetics containing Gynostemma Extract:

Miracle Eyes Age Defying Formula

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is well know for its skincare benefits. Found in many skincare products, Hyaluronic acid helps to alleviate dry skin, reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and speeds up the wound healing process. Hyaluronic acid plays a crucial role in helping your skin retain moisture.

Hydrates
Helps heal wounds
Smooths skin texture
Has Anti-aging properties
Reduces redness and mild forms of eczema
Wrinkle reducing

BNY Cosmetics containing Hyaluronic Acid:

Idebenone

Idebenone is a synthetic anti-oxidant similar to Coenzyme Q10. It has gained in popularity after studies showed Idebenone had anti-oxidant properties helping to protect skin from sun and environmental pollutants that cause oxidative stress.

Protects skin cells from damage
Improves the appearance of fine lines
Reduces dryness
Smooths skin texture
Phyto-protective against smoke
Strengthen skin barrier

BNY Cosmetics containing Idebenone:

Idebenone Anti-Aging Cream

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil has been popular in skincare products for years. The jojoba plant is a desert plant found in North America and a humectant, meaning it helps retain moisture. There is lots of evidence supporting the use of jojoba oil in skincare.

Moisturizing benefits
Antibacterial
Antioxidant
Regulates sebum production
Promotes collagen synthesis
Potentially speeds up wound healing
May soothe drying skin conditions like psoriasis
Relieves sunburn, itching and flaking
Helps avoid acne breakouts
Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

BNY Cosmetics containing Jojoba Oil:

Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is derived from fungi and is a byproduct of fermentation of certain plants. In the cosmetic industry, the main use for Kojic acid is to lighten sun spots caused by aging. Kojic acid inhibits tyrosine, which is the amino acid needed to produce melanin (natural skin pigment). It is suggested to use a sunscreen when using any products containing Kojic acid.

Lightens and brightens skin
Lightens sun spots, aging spots and other discolorations
Some antimicrobial benefits

BNY Cosmetics containing Kojic Acid:

Kojic A Skin Brightening Cream

Omega Fatty Acids 3-6-9

Omega Fatty Acids are an essential part of our diet. They are great for the skin too.

Strengthen your moisture barrier
Smooth skin surface
Anti-oxidant properties to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness
Increases hydration
Visibly improves skin

BNY Cosmetics containing Omega Fatty Acids 3-6-9:

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