Complex C Moisturizer
Complex C Moisturizer
This advanced Vitamin C crème protects, hydrates, and conditions skin without irritation. Vitamin C is a major anti-oxidant in the body and is essential for healthy skin. This formula also incorporates Picea Abies Extract to calm redness and Red Marine Algae to condition dull sluggish skin.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate – Vitamin C derivative. Improves hydration, helps to increase collagen production. Also acts as an anti-inflammatory (puffy eyes and redness).
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - Known to trigger the production of collagen.
Sea Whip - Sea Whip Extract – Made from a sustainable feathery member of the coral family, this extract has outstanding anti-inflammatory compounds. It is a powerful healing agent used to soothe sensitive skin and reduce redness.
Red Marine Algae (Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract) – Naturally derived from red marine algae found in the Hawaiian Islands. Improves hydration, reduces of fine lines, increases skin firmness and elasticity Studies have shown a substantial reduction in redness.
Glycosaminoglycans – Also known as Mucopolysaccharide. This ingredient is found naturally in the interstitial spaces between epidermal cells acting as lubricating moisturizers. A reduction of their concentration in the skin can lead to decrease in elasticity and flexibility.
Glucosamine HCI – Excellent anti-inflammatory and lubricating properties. In the body Glucosamine is an important building block needed to manufacture specialized molecules called Glycosaminoglycans found in cartilage.
MABEL'S MAGIC TIP:
This is a medium-weight moisturizer, great for all skin types. Works well to repair compromised, dull/sluggish, redness-prone skin. Can be layered underneath SPF during the day or as a night cream. A great option for those who want to incorporate vitamin c in their regimen but can’t tolerate a high concentration (see also Vital C Anti-Aging Serum).
Other Ingredients
Aqua, Glycerin, Octyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride, Arachidyl Propionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aleurites, Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Ahnfeltia Concinna (Red Algae) Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycosaminoglycans, Glucosamine HCl, Algae Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Urea, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid.