Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)

§Only 9% (give or take) of ingested Vitamin C reaches the skin.  Applying topical Vitamin C prepared in stabilized formulas 35% and higher is absorbed into the skin.

§Our bodies store a limited amount of Vitamin C, approximately 1200 mg.

§Once absorbed Vitamin C lasts approximately three weeks unless replenished with further ingestion.

§Important Antioxidant

§Helps promote collagen synthesis

§Prevents and reverses signs of aging

§Inhibits melanin production

§Helps return Vitamin E to its active form

What is DMAE?

Meaning diethylaminoethynol.  DMAE helps to stabilize cell membranes and helps to maintain skin tone, to prevent sagging.  A powerful antioxidant found in cold water fish, mostly salmon.  DMAE has been used for many years to help Alzheimer’s patients and hyperactive children.  Recently we have discovered that it works as a wonderful workout for the face.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

This powerful antioxidant can actually increase the positive effects of other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E.  It has been proven that Alpha Lipoic Acid protects these vitamins in the body by actually strengthening them to combat the free radicals better.

§A fat and water-soluble antioxidant

§Makes cellular energy which fight free radicals

§Mimics the effects of Vitamin C and E

§Helps produce energy in the cells, known as mitochondria