32 Active Ingredients Derived from Nature

Active or Hero ingredients are those that produce real benefits for the skin. Our ingredient selections include the finest naturals available – without compromise to cost. Every active has been scientifically proven through research and development to deliver high performance.

Acetyl Dipeptide-13 Diphenylglycine

Benefits:

• Inhibits elastase activity

• Boosts collagen synthesis

• Improves skin tightness

Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate

Benefits:

• A reinforcement of the skin's natural defense system

• Improves the overall appearance of acne-prone skin

Acetyl Hexapeptide-38

Benefits:

• Perfect curves against gravity

• Increases cheek volume

• Provides a curvy silhouette

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Benefits:

• Reduces expression wrinkles caused by constant muscle contractions
  

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Benefits:

• Treats acne

• Treats sunburn

• Moisturises skin

• Fights aging

• Lessens the visibility of stretch marks

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Benefits:

• Moisturises skin

• Reduces symptoms of psoriasis and rosacea

• Has anti-sebum effects

• Soothes atopic dermatitis

• Increases skin elasticity

• Reduces skin's oiliness

• Prevents and reduces stretch marks

 

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate 

Benefits:

• Skin lightening and whitening

• Promotes collagen synthesis

• Antioxidant properties

• DNA Protection

• UV Protection

Bakuchiol

Benefits:

• Clinically proven to reduce multiple signs of aging

• Clinically proven to protect skin from UV-induced damage

• Stimulates the production of collagen

• Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
  
  

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Benefits:

• Moisturises skin

• Emollient properties

• Anti-aging properties

• Makes skin appear smoother and younger
  
  

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Benefits:

• Air pollution defender against aging

• Blocks the cell's aryl hydrocarbon receptors that are normally triggered by pollutants

• Specifically targets outdoor pollution with a strong antioxidant, anti-irritation and collagen boosting efficacy.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea)

Benefits:

• Skin lightening 

• Antiwrinkle capabilities

Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate

Benefits:

• Generates liquid crystal structures

• Improves skin barrier integrity and promotes delivery through stratum corneum layers

• Leads to the creation of cosmetic formulations that are biologically functional with a physiologically natural skin feel upon application

• Skin water management

• Anti-Redness

Decyl Glucoside

Benefits:

• A mild, and gentle, surfactant

• Has great foaming power, with the ability to lather easily and thicken while retaining skin moisture

• Prevents skin dryness

• Improves skin tolerance of a cosmetic formulation

• Helps moisturise to prevent inflammation and itchiness

Hexapeptide-10

Benefits:

• Promotes cell binding with extraordinary visible skin restructuring and firming abilities

• Promotes the rebuilding of collagens

• Reduces fine lines and pore size
  
  

Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Benefits:

• Removes the outer layer of dead skin cells that can trap bacteria and sebum

• Smoothes and softens the skin

• Minimises the appearance of fine lines

• Exfoliation – allows for better absorption of actives

• Safe alternative to Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's)

• Perfect for skin, hair and scalp care applications
  
  

Lactobacillus Stimulans

Environmental influences, unhealthy lifestyle and above all excessive hygiene measures such as frequent washing or the use of disinfectants can damage the skin microbiome and thus the microbial protective shield of the skin. As a consequence, more than 30% of people suffer from dry skin, itching and inflammation with increasing prevalence.

This ingredient is a microbiotic – one that.

Benefits:

• Protects the skin’s microbiome 

• Specifically promotes the growth of beneficial skin bacteria

• Contains no living bacteria and therefore does not impose any risk of infection or genetic interaction with the microbiome

• The stimulating and anti-inflammatory effects as well as the stabilisation of the skin's moisture balance have been clearly demonstrated in scientific in-vivo and ex-vitro studies
  
  

Marrubium Vulgare Extract

Benefits:

• Counteracts pollution attacks

• Refines the skin grain and makes the skin feel soft and smooth

• Helps make blackheads less visible

• Protects the skin cells from the penetration of pollutants and genetic ravage

• Removes and neutralises the toxic oxidant species that damage proteins and lipid structures

• Strengthens the skin barrier

• Repairs the cell metabolism by replenishing the energy level and reducing the inflammation
  
  

Natural Preservative Blend

Benefits:

• Functions as a preservative

• Adds moisturisation and wetting properties 

Niacinamide

Benefits:

• Boosts skin immunity

• Minimises pore appearance, redness and blotchiness

• Regulates oil

• Protects against sun damage

• Treats hyperpigmentation

• Minimises fine lines and wrinkles

• Protects against oxidative stress

• Treats acne

Panthenol

Benefits:

• Promotes wound healing

• Helps restore damaged epithelium

• Reduces itching and inflammation

• Improves skin hydration

• Reduces transepidermal water less

• Improves skin roughness
  
  

Pectin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Serine, Arginine, Proline

Benefits:

• Increases collagen

• Provides hydration

• Improves firmness and remodelling for younger looking, supple skin
  
  

Plankton Extract

Benefits:

• Lessens eyebags and dark circles

• Smoothes eye contour lines

• Provides glow for a younger look
  
  

Propanediol

Benefits:

• Prevents skin irritation or sensitisation

• Improves humectancy

• Boosts preservative efficacy
  
  

Salvia Hispanica Seed oil

Benefits:

• A great source of vitamin B3 and zinc, which helps with oily skin and clogged pores

• Antioxidant properties

• Helps increase skin hydration

• Temporarily alleviates itchy skin

• Fortifies skin barrier function

• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and leaves skin soft and smooth
  
  

Sodium Hyaluronate

Benefits:

• Enhances moisture content beyond comparison 

• Revitalises skin’s outer surface layers, so they look and feel softer, smoother and radiantly hydrated

• Instantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  
  

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Benefits:

• Natural source vegetable emulsifier from renewable and sustainable sources

• Suitable for people with sensitive skin or allergies

• Stable viscosity over time
  
  

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Benefits:

• Protects the skin from environmental stressors like pollution and UV

• Helps tighten and firm the look of skin

• An effective moisturiser

• A terrific natural preservative
  
  

Vegetable Glycerine

Benefits:

• Natural emollience draws moisture into the skin

• Helps to retain the moisture

• Softens, smoothes, and soothes the complexion

• Enhances the appearance and texture of unhealthy skin
  
  

Xylitylglucoside (and) Anhydroxylitol (and) Xylitol

Benefits:

• Optimises the skin's hydrous flow

• Controls water circulation and reserves

• Reinforces the synthesis of essential lipids and proteins involved in the organisation of the corneas layer
  
  

Aromatherapy Joy Blends

Three Aroma Joy Blends are included across our skincare collection. They are 100% natural and are created from blends of Pure Essential Oils formulated to synergise and provide happy and joyful emotions. They are included at low dosage levels to avoid any irritancy. We know that with Pure Essential Oils ‘less is more’.

The Aroma Joy Blends elevate LeRêve Bio-Scientific Skincare from just the physical dimension of skincare to include also the emotional dimension.

Joy Blend 1: Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate

Benefits:

• Reviving & energising

Joy Blend 2: Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus (Rockrose) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil, Polianthes Tuberosa (Tuberose) Extract, Triethyl Citrate

Benefits:

• Nurturing & restoring

Joy Blend 3: 3-Hexenol, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract and Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum (Ho Wood) Extract, Geranyl Acetate, Hexenyl Acetate, Phenylethyl Alcohol, Triethyl Citrate

Benefits:

• Uplifting & inspiring