CITRUS CARE

Vitamin C is a hydro-soluble, very efficient molecule, but also a very unstable one.

That’s why it must be treated very carefully, as it easily oxidises when contacting water, air or light, and it losses efficiency.

To prevent this from happening, FR~HAUT Cosmetics uses vitamin C in CITRUS CARE range, ensuring the efficacy of the product and the freshness of its active substances.
To achieve this, it uses three types of vitamin C:

1-Encapsulated vitamin C: the spheres are perfectly stored in the cream, maintaining all the vitamin properties intact inside. It is only when in contact with the skin that the sphere opens and releases all the power of the vitamin C, preventing the oxidation.

2- Ascorbyl Glucoside: more advanced studies have shown that it stabilises vitamin C and helps introduce it, making it more stable and long-lasting. It is an ascorbic acid derived molecule (pure vitamin C).

3- 3-O-Etyl- ascorbic acid: it is an ascorbic acid derived molecule (pure vitamin C) more stable and that can also stabilise vitamin C. This active substance is a great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance that can stimulate collagen synthesis and act on the melanocyte.

MORE INFO

The importance of Vitamin C

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is very necessary for the health of our skin for different reasons:

It increases the protection and resistance of skin against the exogenous agents we are exposed to on a daily basis (the sun, CO2, tobacco or alcohol).

It participates in the conversion process of proline to hydroxyproline, which is an essential constituent of collagen. If we increase the levels of this vitamin locally in the skin we will be significantly promoting collagen production, which in turn, will lead to fewer wrinkles and an overall improvement of the elasticity of the skin and even of capillaries.

The formation of free radicals causes the deterioration of the chain of collagen and elastin leading to skin ageing. Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals and regenerates vitamin E.

Locally applied, vitamin C prevents DNA cell from suffering damages.

Main Active Substances:

1. Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid:
• It enhances cellular activity and promotes the action of vitamin E
• A key factor in collagen production
• It prevents oxidation and the creation of free radicals
• It strengths sensitive skin
• Epidermal healer, with anti-inflammatory properties
• Regulates melanin production
• Gives luminosity to the skin

2. Combination of vitamins A (retinol) and E (tocopherol):
• It promotes collagen production
• Essential components for the good conditions of the connective tissue
• Cellular regenerators with anti-ageing effect.

3. Hyaluronic acid:
• A mucopolysaccharide that hydrates the skin preventing dehydration produced by external aggressions (sun, wind, air particulars...)
• Lubricates the skin, acting as a great moisturiser
• Provides minerals.

4. Trifolium pratense (red clover):
• Rich in isoflavones, it helps the skin that is prone to ageing or that has been very damaged (sun) to protect and regenerate, thus preventing early ageing.
• It has a flash effect.

5. Punica granatum (essential oil of pomegranate):
• An extremely rich and nourishing oil as it contains a high level of vitamin C, polyphenols and anthocyanins (antioxidant flavonoids) that contribute to fighting against the formation of free radicals and the resulting skin ageing.
• Its components include ellagic acid (natural retinol) and punicic acid (a rare, highly regenerative acid). Several studies conducted at the University of Michigan (February 2006 Medical school Diary of Ethnopharmacology) have shown that pomegranate oil is the only one that combines such fatty acids as ellagic and punicic acid, whose effects against skin cancer have been proven and it also contains phytoestrogenic elements that are similar to those produced by the human body.
• Because of its high price, pomegranate oil is called “the vegetal ruby”. In order to obtain this oil, costly extraction procedures are used as well as a great deal of raw material (100 kg of seeds yield as little as ½ l oil).
• Suitable for dry, devitalized skins, eczema, psoriasis and, of course, ageing.
• Its estrogenic properties make it the ideal substance for mature skins.
• These characteristics make it, despite its extremely high price, the ideal oil for the treatment of mature and damaged (stressed) skins.

6. Co-enzyme Q10:
• Powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of the skin lipids, thus protecting from the formation of free radicals.
• After 5 weeks of continued use, wrinkle depth is reduced.
• Co-enzyme Q10 also enhances the antioxidant effect of vitamins C and E.

7. Lychee seeds powder:
• It is a great antioxidant thanks to its high content in vitamin C and polyphenols.
• Rich in oligonol, it combats ageing and reduces dark spots in every skin type.
• Thanks to its mixture of active substances, it can protect the skin from cancer and tissues inflammation, so it is a great healing booster.
• Because of its content in thiamine and niacin, it helps metabolize proteins and increase skin hydration levels.
• It improves elasticity, cell regeneration and collagen fibres production, essential to maintain the softness and flexibility of the skin.

8. Helianthus annus (sunflower seed):
• An oil rich in vitamin E & B and caffeic acid, with great antioxidant properties.
• It contains potassium and fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6, which our organism cannot synthesise on its own, with a nourishing and protective effect.

9. Carica papaya (papaya extract):
• It is known because of its content in protease and hydrolase enzymes, such as papain, carpaine and vitamins A & C.
• It helps remove dead cells from the skin and also split inactive proteins up.
• Rich in carotenoids, in can maintain the tanning and even activate it.
• It fights against skin problems and regulates the hydrolipidic layer.

10. Betacarotenes:
• A natural pigment, from the red, yellow and orange pigments, called carotenoids.
• It can be found in fruit, cereals, vegetables and oils.
• It has great antioxidant properties.
• It helps the organism synthesize vitamin A.
• Activates the production of melanin inside the melanocyte, so it is a great tanning booster.