"Tinticosyn, which is prepared from a unique yeast extract, is responsible for the production of new collagen as well as new elastin in the skin. This strengthens the Extracellular Matrix of the skin, thereby minimalizing the visible signs of the ageing process, including fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, Tinticosyn also helps to repair the skin, returning the ageing skin's energy levels to those of skin that is still young.

Tinticosyn according to INCI: MANNITOL (AND) CYCLODEXTRIN (AND) YEAST EXTRACT (AND) DISODIUM SUCCINATE

Ageing skin
Our body changes unavoidably when we grow older. All body cells show a similar pattern: they age slowly while time passes. Skin cells are also exposed to other external ageing factors like sunlight, pollution and extreme temperatures. The young skin’s elasticity and firmness is secured by a fine network of dermal fibres: collagen and elastin, which are produced by fibroblasts in the skin’s connective tissue. Unfortunately, these protein fibres are damaged by proteolytic enzymes, which are released by damaging environmental conditions, like sunlight and pollution. The skin’s capacity to resist this process diminishes unremittingly, especially because the metabolism slows down due to ageing, which is caused by a dwindling microcirculation in the skin. It is this microcirculation which is responsible for the supply of sufficient nutrients to the fibroblasts. Tinticosyn helps to reduce the effect of the ageing process, by stimulating the production of Collagen, Elastin and Glycosaminoglycans, i.e. the protein structures supporting the skin’s firmness, which reduce the visible signs of ageing."

"Shea butter
Shea butter is an excellent natural emollient, which renders the skin soft and smooth. It has a very good influence on dry skin, sunburnt skin, red and irritated skin. It stimulates the microcirculation, removing waste material from the skin. Is rich in natural Vitamins A, E and F."

This is one of the active ingredients in German camomile, which elicits skin calming and anti-inflammatory effects. The natural stereoisomer (-)-Alpha-Bisabolol appears to be the most powerful of those. Alpha-Bisabolol also holds antibacterial and antimycotic characteristics against several commensal bacteria and fungi, like streptococci, staphylococci, candida albicans en dermatofytes.

"D-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Stable form of D-alpha-Tocopherol: the natural variant of vitamin E: 100% natural and 100% active. This antioxidant protects the lipids of the cell membranes. It therefore counteracts the symptoms of skin ageing. It also has a positive effect on the moisture balance and microcirculation."