afa Ultra-Rich Peptide Moisturizer

Benefits & Usage:
- Provides long-lasting essential moisture
- Repairs cellular damage
- Neutralizes and protects against free radicals
- Reduces inflammation
- Decongests pores and minimizes fine lines
- Helps restore moisture balance
- Non-comedogenic

Featured Ingredient:
afaLUXE™
A potent blend of exfoliators, antioxidants and a novel molecular technology that is both effective and gentle. afaLUXE™ maximizes the benefits of a very low pH level and allows patients of nearly all skin types to experience the benefits of effective exfoliation and restoration of the skin’s moisture barrier with minimal to no irritation. It is clinically effective in diminishing signs of aging, sun damage, rosacea, acne and hyperpigmentation, improved moisture balance and barrier restoration.

Argan Oil
Rich in vitamin A and E as well as oleic and linoleic fatty acids, argan oil is packed with antioxidants and is ideal for reducing inflammation and acne while increasing moisturization levels. It absorbs easily and is non-greasy, non-irritation and non-comedogenic.

Grapeseed Oil
Extracted from grape seeds, grapeseed oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that provides antioxidant benefits. Unlike many other oils, it is non-comedogenic, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone. Grapeseed oil helps prevent acne through high levels of linoleic acid (which clears clogged pores), provides anti-inflammatory benefits and protects against free radicals.

L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Vitamin C is water-soluble antioxidant and the most plentiful antioxidant found naturally in the skin. Its biologically active form, L-ascorbic acid, is a cofactor in collagen synthesis. L-ascorbic acid has also been shown to inhibit the formation of the “sunburn cells” on the skin biopsies, meaning it prevents the major marker of immediate damage from UVB exposure. Long-term use of L-ascorbic acid is associated with skin brightening, including minimizing the appearance of melasma, solar lentigos (darkened skin from sun exposure) and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Because L-ascorbic acid also helps with collagen formation, it increases skin smoothness and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Peptides
Peptides are long chains of amino acids linked together to form the building blocks that make up proteins, including collagen which breaks down as we age. Fortunately, topically applied peptides are small enough to penetrate the skin and signal it to repair itself. Studies have shown topical application of peptides likely increases our body’s own production of peptides and thus increase collagen production. This helps bolster and thicken both the hypodermis and the dermis, resulting in a smoother epidermis (skin surface) with fewer lines and wrinkles.

Pomegranate Oil
Rich in vitamins C and K, pomegranate oil boasts an abundance of protective polyphenolic compounds such as punicic acid, ellagic acid, flavonoids, anthocyanidins and tannins. Polyphenols are chemical compounds naturally occurring in plants that offer protective qualities, such as neutralizing free radicals from the environment before they are able to cause DNA damage in skin cells. Pomegranate oil is also an effective moisturizer which softens the skin while offering anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing and nourishing benefits. It also regenerates and repairs skin and effectively reduces and prevents wrinkles in the epidermis (skin surface).


WATER/AQUA/EAU, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, PUNICA GRANATUM SEED OIL, OCTYLDODECANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CARBOMER, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL WAX, GLYCINE, METHYLGLUCAMINE, IRVINGIA GABONENSIS, KERNEL BUTTER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, PEG-6, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, CETYL PALMITATE, SORBITAN PALMITATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ARGANIA SPINOSA LEAF EXTRACT, VOANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA SEED EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9, CAPROYL TETRAPEPTIDE-3, DEXTRAN, MARIS SAL/SEA SALT/
SEL MARIN, L-ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).

After cleansing, apply a thin layer to the entire face. Use twice a day or as needed.