Botanical extract of Comfrey that has healing and anti-irritant properties. Allantoin is a mild astringent that softens and soothes skin while promoting healthy tissue. Aids in the healing of damaged skin by stimulating new tissue growth. Especially appropriate for sensitive, irritated, and acne skins.

From the aloe vera plant, one of the oldest medicinal plants known. It is an excellent emollient that provides a refreshing, cooling sensation when applied to skin. Renowned for its softening and soothing properties, it is particularly beneficial for sunburned skin. Benefits include healing and anti-irritant properties.  

Natural source of fruit acids (AHAs) from botanical extracts suitable for all skin types due to their corrective and balancing action. The special blend of AHAs used in JK Secret Cosmeceutics formulations show maximum efficacy with minimum irritancy. AHAs have been shown to promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal.
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Plant oil extracted from the seeds of the apricot pit. It has a light consistency and is readily absorbed by the skin. It is used in skincare products for its excellent emollient properties and rich vitamin E and essential fatty acid content. Main Benefit: Provides excellent nourishment to the skin.  

Plant oil extracted from the pulp of avocado fruit. It has a rich consistency and is readily absorbed by the skin. An excellent emollient that is rich in vitamins A, D & E and essential fatty acids needed by the skin. Excellent conditioning and moisturising properties. Especially good for nourishing dehydrated skin.  

It is high in vitamin E and other antioxidants. Edible, pale amber-green oil with a sweet, herbal aroma. It is cold-pressed mainly from the seeds of Camellia oleifera but also from Camellia sinensis or Camellia japonica. Used by women in Asia to nourish their skin and hair for centuries, believed to be the secret of
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Derived from coconut and palm kernel oils, it has emollient and lubricant properties on the skin.

Extracted from the plant Anthemis nobles, chamomile is well-known for its skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory effects. A tonic and skin-conditioning agent that has soothing and anti-irritant & properties.  

Also known as ubiquinone or vitamin Q, it is a vitamin-like substance synthesized by the body. It plays a vital role in the delivery of cellular energy and has antioxidant effects. Unfortunately, as we age production of CoQ10 tapers off. This means as you grow older, the content of CoQ10 in your cells is reduced.
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Collagen holds our bodies together. It is the most abundant protein in the body and accounts for about 85 per cent of the skin, muscles and connective tissues. The smooth, plump appearance of young, healthy skin is due largely to the presence of healthy collagen levels. However, Collagen levels drop at a rate of 1.5
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Extract from the cucumber fruit Cucumis sativas. An emollient due to its high water content. An excellent skin-soother and skin-conditioning ingredient. Has moisture-binding, soothing, tightening, softening and anti-inflammatory properties.  

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From the Greek pantothen meaning “from everywhere”. A water-soluble vitamin essential to life, needed to form coenzyme A. This beautifying vitamin helps provides deep hydration. Aids tissue repair and inhibits inflammation.  

Displaying wrinkle-masking effects and used for their aesthetic appeal, silicones and natural lipids provide complementary benefits in formulations. Silicones offer a range of functional and sensory benefits including improved spreading, gloss and reduced stickiness.

EDTA functions as a chelating agent. This means it works as a stabilizer in skin care products to prevent the ingredients from binding with trace elements (particularly heavy metals) that can exist in water and other ingredients. EDTA prevents unwanted product changes such as texture, odour and consistency problems.  

Emulsifier and consistency agent. Stabilises creams to have a pleasant texture and feel on the skin.

Natural oil extracted from the seeds of the flowering plant evening primrose (Oenothera biennis). Evening Primrose Oil is particularly rich in the omega 6 fatty acids: linolenic acid (LA) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which makes it so good for very dry skin conditions. Evening primrose oil is used to treat skin conditions such as acne,
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The most vulnerable area to aging on your face is the delicate thin skin around the eye. Both genetic and environmental aging show up in the form of crow’s feet, puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. There are various causes for the unsightly bags and puffiness, including lack of sleep and water retention and
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Promotes healing, normalizes sebum production, and acts as an antiseptic and astringent, which assists in the tightening of pores. Geranium EO can have mild astringent, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Used to stimulate and rejuvenate, it functions in skincare formulations as a tonic for skin.  

Revitalising, oxygenating and tonic action. Rich in vitamins that are useful in helping dry skin, increasing skin elasticity and rejuvenating the skin.

A water-binding agent (humectant) that draws water into the skin to keep skin moist and soft. As well as its moisturising properties, it is non-irritating and soothing. Functions as an emollient, humectant and lubricant.  

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

This nutritional powerhouse contains more than 30 essential and trace minerals, such as zinc, iron, copper, calcium, and selenium, as well as 18 amino acids and vitamins A, C & E. The antioxidants in goji berries help to reduce inflammation and the sun damage that eventually cause wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. Plus, these free
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Extract of the Asian herb, Centella Asiatica. Especially good for anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle benefits. Has wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties.  

Derived from the seeds of Vitis vinifera, grape seed extract is a powerful antioxidant that protects against the damaging effects of free radicals. Pressed from the seeds of various varieties of grape, this light, thin oil is high in antioxidants and vitamin E. It is a good emollient due to its high linoleic acid content
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Leaves from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) are minimally processed and therefore retain high levels of antioxidants. Studies have shown that applied topically it protects against sunburn and UV damage and can reduce the harmful effects of sun exposure. Green Tea acts as an anti-aging antioxidant and helps to reduce inflammation. Therefore it protects the
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From the plant Corylus Americana – pale, aromatic amber oil extracted from nuts. Contains vitamin E, and is rich in oleic and omega 6 acids. Used as an emollient, it has mildly astringent properties and is purported to be good for acne prone skin.

“The key to the fountain of youth.” Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in great abundance in young skin and other tissues in humans and animals. It occurs naturally in the deeper layers of the skin, cartilage, joints and the fluid surrounding the eyes. Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in tissue hydration, lubrication
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Simmondsia chinensis – a perennial woody shrub grown for the liquid (jojoba oil) contained in its seeds. Spreads easily on the skin, with excellent lubrication qualities and a non-greasy feel. Jojoba has unique properties that loosely resembles the skins own natural oil (sebum). This makes it closer in structure to the skin’s sebum than other
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Natural clay that absorbs unwanted oils and other impurities from skin.

Marine micro-algae bio-derivative. Algae are extremely rich in nourishing substances such as vitamins, proteins, trace elements, polysaccharides and unsaturated fatty acids. Marine plants are known for their cooling nature.

A powerful alpha hydroxy acid that increases skin cell turnover, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and promote smoother, clearer skin. See Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)  

This evergreen shrub boasts a long history for its antiseptic, healing and stimulant properties. Lavender was used by the Romans to scent their baths. Lavender’s calming scent is utilized to elicit relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. In the skin, Lavender is used for healing, soothing and assists in healing acne scarring by way of
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Lecithin can be found in almost all living cells and is high in B vitamins and anti-oxidants. Lecithin is a phospholipid – a key structural component of cell membranes, which is essential to the normal functioning of skin cells because they provide a stable surrounding structure. Used in cosmetics as a non-toxic surfactant and emollient,
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Citrus limonum – obtained from the fresh peel of lemons, it has a cool fragrance and is mainly used in cosmetics as a tonic, to stimulate and refresh.

Prevents dehydration of the skin and is very rich in antioxidant vitamins. Helps to repair damaged skin cells.

Mango butter is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. Mango butter has very good emolliency. Because it is a good source of essential fatty acids, it is said to prevent drying of the skin and formation of wrinkles. It helps to reduce degeneration of skin cells and restores elasticity. A great natural ingredient
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Obtained from fresh water pearls; long used by people of the South Pacific to help reduce puffiness and promote healthy looking skin.

The water soluble amide of vitamin B3 (niacin) is an important compound that can help you achieve complexion perfection. An effective active ingredient for treating ageing and photo damaged skin by improving skin texture, skin discolourations, fine lines and skin barrier function. In anti-ageing products, studies have shown it stimulates microcirculation in the dermis as
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A soothing detoxifying agent that helps to deep cleanse the skin.

Olive oil is soothing and healing to all skin types. Promotes a smooth, radiant complexion Helps maintain elasticity of skin  

Provides broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeast, and mold. The combination of sorbic acid and phenoxyethanol provides broad spectrum preservation against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold. Caprylyl glycol acts as a humectant and conditioning agent in skin care formulations. The presence of caprylyl glycol in the blend imparts outstanding emolliency in addition
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Calming, refreshing and soothing

An enzyme from the tropical fruit papaya which is the source of papain enzyme that has exfoliating properties on skin. A natural cleanser for the skin. Particularly good for those with acne as it helps eliminate build-up in pores.  

Peach kernel oil is hypo-allergenic for those with sensitive skin Obtained from the kernel of the peach fruit (Prunus persica). As it contains vitamin A, several of the B vitamins and vitamin E it is particularly suited for nourishing the skin. A light yet rich, fine-textured oil, quite easily absorbed, good penetration properties and does
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Their effect is to reverse sagging of skin caused by out-of-control inflammation (glycation damage) thereby restoring skin elasticity and lifting facial contours.

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Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice. Rich in phytosterols, Rice Bran oil can help reduce inflammation and soothe discomfort. A powerful skin protectant, which will protect and replenish your skin.  

Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids, beta-carotene and vitamins C & E. Evens out skin tone, hydrates, repairs and works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. One of the best anti-aging oils because it contains the anti-aging antioxidant lycopene, which helps to fight free radicals that cause premature aging.  

Butyrospermum parkii (butter seed) is a natural plant lipid extracted from the seed of an African tree, used for its superb emollient properties. A rich emollient that enhances the skin’s natural barrier function and increases moisture levels.  

Silk Peptide is a highly purified grade of natural silk, processed in such a way as to retain the original physical structure and chemical composition of silk. A 100% natural silk protein that has the unusual quality of holding and releasing moisture depending on the temperature and humidity of the surroundings. This helps the delicate
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Derived from amino acids based on glycine, a naturally occurring amino acid. Used as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, and to a lesser extent as a preservative. As a preservative it is a broad spectrum antimicrobial that is active against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, yeast and mold, even at low concentrations.  

A humectant that attracts and binds moisture to the skin.

Used as an emollient and as an agent to help keep other ingredients intact in a formulation.

Prunus amygdalus – the oil extracted from the fruit of a small deciduous tree. It closely mimics the lipid content of skin, making it a very good emollient. A nourishing oil that contains the potent antioxidant vitamin E, it is easily absorbed into skin, providing moisture and relieving inflammation.

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TRYLAGEN® is a combination of active peptides and proteins that can fight the processes that affect the quantity and quality of collagen as you age. TRYLAGEN® provides an effective treatment to restore the collagen levels of youth in mature skin. This collagen boosting activity is especially important during aging when the synthesis of collagen gradually
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Due to its superb water-binding power, urea is an effective moisturizer and humectant, drawing moisture to the skin and hydrating dry areas. It’s a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that appears in skin’s outer layer. This natural moisturizer is found in healthy skin, though dry skin has lower levels. Urea boasts antibacterial, antiviral & antimicrobial properties.
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Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, bone growth, immune function and tissue and skin formation. Topically the skin rejuvenation effects of the powerful antioxidant Vitamin A are well documented. They work by increasing cell turnover and are used to treat photo-aged skin, age spots, acne and psoriasis. Vitamin A increases collagen production which
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Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is able to stimulate the synthesis of collagen. As your body’s natural collagen production decreases as you age, it is essential to use skin care products that contain efficacious amounts of Vitamin C for significant visible wrinkle reduction. It is very important to be choosy when selecting products containing
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Antioxidant vitamin that protects the skin from damage causing fine lines and wrinkles. A very important antioxidant, one of its main functions is to protect lipids in cell membranes from oxidative damage. Studies show that oral and topical application protects against UV radiation. It may also slow down cellular and tissue aging, reduce scarring and
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Used in its purest form, void of minerals and other chemicals, hence the various names like distilled, deionized, purified, etc. Purified water is used in all cosmetic and skin care products to prevent ingredients from being contaminated with impurities that would compromise product stability and performance.  

Strong anti-oxidant because of its high Vitamin E content. Helps strengthen skin tissue and maintain skin elasticity.

Hamamelis virginiana – extracts of the leaves and bark of a shrub that has astringent, tonic and sedative qualities. Used to treat minor skin injuries or irritations, e.g. sunburn and itching. This botanical extract with astringent properties, helps remove excess surface skin oils and can have a tightening effect on skin. Very cooling to the
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A thickening agent. Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide (natural sugar) fermented from corn sugar. Used in the food and cosmetic industry to thicken and stabilize products.  

Zeolite is a Greek word meaning ‘Stone that boils’. Zeolite is a natural mineral that gives off negatively charged ions. It is this unique chemical characteristic of attracting positively charged ions that allows a chemical reaction to occur and neutralize toxic matter. Zeolite has the ability to absorb, store and neutralize toxins making it a
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Ultra small particles of zinc oxide, a natural UV absorber, provides effective protection from the sun without resulting in the thick white paste that can turn people off using sunscreen products. JK Secret Lite Anti-aging Moisturiser provides UV protection, without being heavy and difficult to apply and without any chemical UV absorbers.   Zinc oxide
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