Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “A”

A-Ac  Ad-Ag  Ah-Al  Am-Ar  As-Av

Amur Cork Tree Bark Extract—It helps in skin barrier repair, moisturizes skin and helps reduce water loss from the skin. It is also an anti-wrinkle agent.

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract—This is an extract of the roots of Angelica Archangelica plant that is grown and farmed in central Europe. Angelica Archangelica root contains lipids, glucids, organic acids, flavonoids, angelic acid and terpenoids. Because of its high content of essential oils, the plant, when used externally, has anti-inflammatory, soothing, analgesic and antibacterial properties.

Anthemis Nobilis Extract—See Chamomile Extract.

Apple Fruit Extract (Pyrus malus fruit extract)—It is extracted from apple seeds and is rich in natural antioxidants such as tocopherols. It acts as free-radical scavenger which protects DNA from damage. It also helps to smooth the cutaneous relief and visibly reduces the formation of wrinkles. It re-establishes the protective and moisturizing film after tan, and it helps increase skin firmness and toning.

Apricot Kernel Extract (Prunus armeniaca kernel extract)—It is rich in amino acids, proteins, enzymes, lipids and vitamin A, which all have rejuvenating properties. It has emollient, purifying, nourishing, regenerative and toning virtues; it soothes and moisturizes for dry and chapped skin. Vitamin A contributes to its anti-aging and free radical scavenging properties.

Aqua—Also known as water, this solvent allows for the dispersion of skin conditioning ingredients. In cosmetics, purified water is used. Purified water is run through active resin beds to remove metallic ions and filtered through a sub micron filter to remove suspended impurities.

Arginine—Skin conditioning anti-irritant.

Argireline (Hexapeptide-3)—A combination of six naturally occurring amino acids proven to inhibit two internal processes (SNARE Complex and overproduction and release of catecholamines) that strongly contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Also a safe and non-toxic alternative to Botox® injections.

Arlasolve DMI (Dimethyl Isosorbide) Solvent—A viscosity-decreasing agent.

Artemisia Absinthium Extract—This extract has antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. See Sober Elixir.