Proteins & Amino Acids
Glutathione: It is a combination of three simple building blocks of amino acids — cysteine, glycine, and glutamine and thus is a tripeptide. It is the body’s most powerful anti-oxidant. It also cleverly recycles antioxidants, therefore boosting the power of other anti-oxidants. Like most things, its production slows down as we age and this gradual decline of the natural supply of glutathione in the body is believed to be a key marker of many outward signs of ageing. It fiercely protects against cellular degradation and hyper-pigmentation and fights off free-radical attack. Due to its sulphur content it helps detox and remove toxins. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) increases glutathione levels.
Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD): It is an enzyme that alternately catalyses the dismutation (or partitioning) of the superoxide anion (O2−) radical into ordinary molecular oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The hydrogen peroxide is subsequently detoxified to oxygen and water by catalase or glutathione peroxidase. It is a very important antioxidant defence against oxidative stress in the skin cells and in the body. It’s crucial to cellular health because it’s the first roadblock that free radicals—unstable atoms that cause premature aging. This helps speed up the process of eliminating free radicals which otherwise would be 10,000x slower for other antioxidants in the body to fight against free radicals , leaving a lot more time for cellular damage. SOD helps repair signs of aging. It does this by promoting a youthful complexion and encouraging resilient skin. It also fights hyperpigmentation from sun damage, age spots, and acne marks, for an even-toned complexion. It’s anti-inflammatory too, so it’s very helpful for de-puffing under the eyes.
Milk Peptides: Stimulate Collagen I synthesis, Hyaluronic acid, reduces the depth of wrinkles, and increases skin smoothness
Tryptophan: It is an Essential amino acid that acts as a building block in protein synthesis particularly in relation to Niacinamide.
Tyrosine: This amino acid boosts skin’s own melanin production to boost skin’s own UV defence and ensure skin is sun-ready with a protective tan.
L-Arginine: This amino acid protects the skin from free radicals, increase skin hydration, and boost collagen production. It is known to induce glutathione synthesis.