But here again, the evidence that it actually makes a measurable, let alone visible, improvement on actual human beings is limited (we could find only some animal skin studies or caffeine being combined with other actives). Bottom line: a really promising, but not well-proven vitamin C derivative that can be worth a try especially if you like experimenting (but if you like the tried and true, pure vitamin C will be your best bet). This site, including its owners, operators, and developers is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any beauty brand or any subsidiaries thereof, in any way. It contains precious 24-carat gold particles, caffeine that stimulates microcirculation and the coenzyme Q10 that has antioxidant properties. If you have spotted ethylhexylglycerin on the ingredient list, most probably you will see there also the current IT-preservative, phenoxyethanol.

A kind of polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) that helps to create beautiful gel-like textures. When you do not take it as a supplement its effects are a bit more questionable but according to manufacturer info it can smooth the skin and strengthen the hair. Btw, Xanthan gum is all natural, a chain of sugar molecules (polysaccharide) produced from individual sugar molecules ( glucose and sucrose) via fermentation.As a super well-known stimulant from coffee, tea and plenty of other soft drinks, Caffeine needs no introduction. I use one every night before bed, it helps clear off the day and I find that it has made a dramatic change to the surface of my skin, it is smoother and has more of an even tone. It’s not strong enough to be used in itself so it’s always combined with something else, often with potassium sorbate.

In other words, it's a superb moisturizer that makes your skin nice and smooth, without being heavy or greasy.Third, THDA seems to have all three magic abilities of pure vitamin C: it gives antioxidant protection from both UVB and UVA rays, it increases collagen synthesis (even more than AA) and it has a skin brightening effect by reducing melanogenesis by more than 80% in human melanoma cell cultures.

It is excellent for acne-prone skin and safe to use even if you have fungi-related skin issues, like seborrhea or fungal acne. com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646).

According to The National Sunflower Association, there is evidence that both the plant and its oil were used by American Indians in the area of Arizona and New Mexico about 3000 BC.