SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense Versus First Aid Beauty Bounce-Boosting Serum with Collagen + Peptides

Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Hydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.

Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate is a peptide.

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

We don't have a description for Acetyl Hydroxyproline.

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.

We don't have a description for Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from the microalga, Chlorella vulgaris. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants. Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

We don't have a description for Histidine.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein.

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

We don't have a description for Isoleucine.

We don't have a description for Leucine.

Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.

Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.

We don't have a description for Tyrosine.

We don't have a description for Valine.

Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.