Pure Hyaluronic Acid

In 1988, Hylunia was the first and only company to base an entire skin care product line around the proven healing and hydrating properties of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), the most powerful humectant known. Double blinded clinical studies have shown that radiated wounds heal quicker with Hyaluronic Acid.

Holding 1000 times its weight in water, Hyaluronic Acid is a key Component of the dermis. It effectively binds water to cells, and is responsible for the elasticity and resiliency of the skin. According to Dr. Brian Jegasothy, M.D., former Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh: “Hyaluronic Acid is possibly the most effective topical humectant currently available: more effective in its water retention properties than glycerin, sorbitol, collagen, etc.

In addition, its ability to associate with lipids in skin surface membranes greatly enhances its ability to deliver its retained water and enriches its property by reducing transepidermal water loss. Thus the characteristics of Hyaluronic Acid are vital ingredients in a skin care line for its exceptional efficacy.” In addition to using the highest pharmaceutical concentration of Hyaluronic Acid available, Hylunia also utilizes the sea plant Padina Pavonica to assist the body’s natural hyaluronic acid production for a smooth skin.

Grape Seed Extract

This bioflavonoid is 50 times stronger than Vitamin E and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C in its antioxidant properties. It is also known to strengthen the capillaries for those with telangiectasia, or (couperose skin). Taken internally for over 20 years in Europe, this ingredient minimizes the cytotoxicity induced by free radicals and UV radiation, and also reduces lipid peroxidation. Grape seed extract helps fight against redness of the skin due to rosacea and atopic contact dermatitis.

Arnica Montana

This perennial herb is indigenous to the mountains of Central Europe. Arnica Montana has a long history as a remedy herb, notably for the healing of wounds. It is respected in the medical community for its powerful antiseptic and antibacterial properties and is recognized for its distinct ability to minimize bruising and prevent infection.

Calendula

Calendula is an annual or short-lived herbaceous perennial growing from 1 to 3 feet tall. Calendula is known for its powerful use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing botanical. It is a substance that promotes healing while having anti-inflammatory and weak antimicrobial activity. Calendula is usually used externally for its antiseptic and healing properties in treating skin infections, cuts, punctures, scrapes, burns and chapped or chafed skin or lips. Less commonly, it is used internally to heal inflamed and infected mucous membranes.

Green Tea and Chrysanthemum

Ayurvedic, Chinese, Tibetan and other Eastern medical practitioners have found by experimenting for thousands of years that certain herbs, when blended in a specific ratio, work better than herbs used individually. US Advanced Medical Research applies this ancient Eastern wisdom by combining a rare synergistic blend of Green Tea (Camelia sinensis) and Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum) that neutralizes free radicals, disrupts the inflammatory process, and stimulates microcirculation which aids in oxygen exchange.

Green Tea contains polyphenols and catechins which minimize cellular disintegration caused by uronikase inhibition and cellular proliferation that affect the epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR). The polyphenols in green tea are powerful neutralizers of dangerous free radicals, specifically targeting hydroxyl, oxyferryl and peroxide. Chrysanthemum was used for centuries to treat inflammation and headaches. Chrysanthemum indicum is an aqueous extract rich in specific flavonoids and two saponosides, and it also assists in product penetration. The high concentration of green tea and chrysanthemum provides skin with the most powerful anti-oxidants to protect against DNA alteration from sun exposure, free radicals, and cellular lipid peroxidation.

Tumeric

Turmeric has been used in India and Asia for thousands of years. It is well known for its anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antibacterial properties and is presently being studied in cancer research. This bio-protectant neutralizes free radicals and ultra violet radiation (UV) damage. Gentle treatment of the turmeric removes the typical yellow color, so that a high percentage of turmeric can be incorporated into our products without staining the skin. Studies show that properties of this version are the same as the cucumoroid of the turmeric.

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal Silver was described as “the best all-around germ fighter,” by research scientists back in the late 1970’s. The antiseptic and preservative power of colloidal silver has been well proven for decades, especially for burn wounds. Acting as a catalyst, it supports the destruction of enzymes required for the metabolism of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Compared to standard antibiotics, Colloidal Silver has been shown to destroy several hundred different microbial strains. Traditionally, single antibiotics may be effective against as few as a half-dozen different strains of
bacteria.

Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract

For thousands of years, the Aborigines used this aromatic, perennial herb cultivated in the wetlands of Australia for its remarkable Anti- inflammatory, antibacterial and healing properties. The Anti-Inflammatory properties of this herb is 4000 times more than that of asprin. This extraordinary botanical extract from the Daisy family demonstrates outstanding results for its distinct ability to minimize inflammation by 4,000 times compared to methyl salicylate (Asprin) and promotes cell regeneration, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hiba Arbovitae (Aomori hiba)

This natural oil extracted from the Japanese Arbovitae acts as a potent antiseptic that provides powerful healing and soothing properties in addition to stimulating cell renewal.

Alteromonas Macledii

This rare ocean organism is retrieved from the depth of 1.5 miles below the volcanic oceans and fermented to produce an exopolysaccharide extract, which resembles a sugar molecule. This fermented extract minimizes the iodine (shellfish allergy) content in the product. Hylunia incorporates the highest concentration of this fermented extract to reduce inflammation caused by acne, rosacea, psoriasis and other skin conditions that result in irritation and inflammation.

Plant Peptides

The skin needs certain minerals to speed up (catalyst) skin renewal and protein synthesis for a younger looking skin. Hylunia has incorporated these critical minerals for quick results.

• Saccharomyces/Zinc ferment peptide firms and rejuvenates skin and promotes wound healing.
• Saccharomyces/Copper ferment peptide promotes wound healing and firms and rejuvenates the skin.
• Saccharomyces/Manganese ferment protects against oxidative stress.
• Saccharomyces/ Selenium ferment peptide is an anti-aging ingredient that protects against lipid peroxidation and boosts SPF.
• Saccharomyces/Silicon ferment peptide is important for maintaining skin tightness.

Pumpkin Seed Peptide

Cucurbitine, a plant peptide extracted from pumpkin seed, minimizes the inflammatory process that contributes to the aging of the skin. When the skin is exposed to irritating skin care ingredients, or to the sun’s UV rays, the mast cells defensively convert histidine to histamine. The plant peptide cucurbitine minimizes this conversion. Pumpkin seed extract also prevents the conversion of phospholipids, archidonic acid, prostoglandins and leucotriens in the cell membrane which cause inflammation.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Cucurbitine, a plant peptide extracted from pumpkin seed, minimizes the inflammatory process that contributes to the aging of the skin. When the skin is exposed to irritating skin care ingredients, or to the sun’s UV rays, the mast cells defensively convert histidine to histamine. The plant peptide cucurbitine minimizes this conversion. Pumpkin seed extract also prevents the conversion of phospholipids, archidonic acid, prostoglandins and leucotriens in the cell membrane which cause inflammation.

Hydroxproline

Hydroxyproline is not only important in collagen synthesis, but it also inhibits the enzymes responsible for the degradation of collagen and elastin. Our skin naturally contains proteolytic enzymes Metalloproteinase (MMP2) and Tissue Inhibitors Metalloproteinase (TIMP). Metalloproteinase (MMP2) is responsible for the break down of collagen and elastin. Tissue Inhibitors Metalloproteinase (TIMP) is responsible for stopping MMP2 from degrading collagen and elastin. As we age, MMP2 begins to increase and the production of TIMP decreases. This leads to an imbalance and the reduction of collagen and elastin. Hydroxyproline stimulates TIMP to help reduce the degradation of collagen and elastin thereby reducing wrinkles. This ingredient is present in Hylunia’s Beyond Complex C.

Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2 and Hisperidin Methylchalcon

This peptide complex minimizes eye puffiness and fluid retention under the eye. The Lipopeptide (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7) decreases inflammation and improves firming and elasticity. Dipeptide-2 improves lymphatic circulation and Hesperidin Methylchalcone decreases blood capillary permeability. This ingredient is in the Eye Treatment and going to be in the new product Princess Formula for the Dark Circles.

Hydrolyzed Soy and Rice Peptides and Oxidoreductase

This peptide complex inhibits elastase and collagenase breakdown of connective tissue in the eye area and improves hemodynamic properties (blood supply). In Vitro tests have shown it significantly reduces the rate of blood clotting thereby minimizing dark circles. Also, this Oxidoreductase in the peptide complex neutralizes free radicals and minimizes inflammatory processes resulting in reduced puffiness in the eye area. This peptide complex is present in Hylunia’s Eye Treatment.