Featured Ingredient: Licorice Extract

Definition

Licorice extract is the essence of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) which grows wild in the Middle East and southeastern Europe. Other names for the plant from which the extract is produced include sweetwood and black sugar, since the extract is very sweet. Licorice extract is light brown in color and is taken from the roots of the plant. Although the extract is available in liquid form, it also can be concentrated into sticks.

Production

There are two main methods of making licorice extract. In both methods, the roots of the licorice plants are harvested and dried, after which they are cleaned. In the first method, the licorice roots then are ground into powder, which can then be used as is or mixed with water. In the second (more modern) method, the roots are pulped and boiled, and the extract is concentrated by allowing the water to evaporate. If the extract is in dried form, it can be stored indefinitely.

Benefits

Licorice extract contains glabridin, a component that acts as a natural and gentle skin whitener with soothing action makes it suitable for sensitive skin. Used in cleansers, serums, moisturisers and spot treatments, it help to lighten the skin color safely for all skin tones by inhibiting melanin formation (it blocks the formation of melanin), mainly by inhibition of tyrosinase activity to prevent more from forming. Skin is left brighter, clearer and hydrated. Full of potent antioxidants with powerful anti-inflammatory effect, licorice root extract is particularly soothing and effective for inflamed, red, and acne-prone skin, as well as tired, dull and dehydrated complexions. The root even contains a compound that works as a mild sunscreen, shielding from UVA/UVB rays, so that your newly bright and rejuvenated skin stays that way.

Source:

http://allaboutskinlightening.net/2010/02/featured-ingredient-licorice-extract.html
http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2011/07/02/know-your-ingredients-licorice-extract/
http://blog.shesaidbeauty.com/2012/04/23/inside-your-ingredient-licorice-extract/

Featured Ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid(HA)

Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate or simply referred as HA has many benefits and is one of the most interesting ingredients in skin care. HA is also a major component of skin, where it is involved in tissue repair. Topically applied, HA forms an air permeable layer and penetrates into the dermis, thus boosting the elasticity and hydration of the skin. The protective barrier on the skin locks in moisture, which gives the skin a youthful appearance.

Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

The benefits of hyaluronic acid are becoming increasingly well known as an effective anti-aging skin care treatment in the skin care industry. One of the principle characteristics of HA is its ability to retain water, which contributes significantly to the skin maintaining a youthful appearance. 

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Everyone’s skin naturally contains hyaluronic acid. It is found in the reticular layer of the skin or the deepest layer of the dermis (the dermis is located under the epidermis or the top layer of our skin). The reticular layer contains collagen and elastin, and hyaluronic acid is found between these fibers helping to give your skin its volume and snap. Babies skin in full of hyaluronic acid which explains why a baby has such soft and moist skin. Like many other essential factors, the levels of HA in the body decreases with each passing year. As the levels of hyaluronic decrease it adversely impacts the skin's ability to retain moisture, thus leading to those inevitable wrinkles.

With its gaining popularity, hyaluronic acid is quickly becoming one of the active anti-aging ingredients to look for in skin rejuvenation products.

Although HA is becoming an integral component of anti-aging skin care products it is also used to promote healing, alleviate issues that develop with connective tissue such as joint movement as well as in treating some eye disorders.

Hyaluronic acid is an excellent alternative to collagen, particularly since both anti-aging treatments accomplish similar rejuvenating goals. Many actually prefer hyaluronic acid over collagen because the effects last longer.

Topically, the benefits of HA can be quite significant. Unlike topical collagen treatments, HA has the ability to be effectively absorbed by the skin as well as serves as an efficient 'carrier' of other anti-aging ingredients to cells. That means that the active anti-aging ingredients are transported to the cells through the layers of skin.

As a result, hyaluronic acid is preferred over topical collagen treatments mainly because HA can actually reach the cells!

Source:
http://organicbeautyandskin.com/what-is-my-skin-type/benefits-of-hyaluronic-acid.html

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/skin_care/hic_understanding_the_ingredients_in_skin_care_products.aspx
http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/benefits-of-hyaluronic-acid.html
http://askanesthetician.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/ingredient-spotlight-hyaluronic-acid/

CG Soothing Essence

Product Name: CG Soothing Essence 

Normal Price: MYR168(PM) / MYR183(S/S)
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Stock: Available

CG Soothing Essence

Product Description:

• To provide intensive soothing and moisture sensitive, irritated and dry skin
• Against free radicals
• Help to repair skin
• Help to improve skin ability to protect
• Conditioning the skin to the ideal status, so the daily skin care will be more effective and productive

Direction of use:

Apply appropriate amount of CG Soothing Essense on a cleansed skin and pat gently on the face every morning and night.

Active Ingredients:

Hyaluronic acid (HA), methyl glycine three chrysanthemum, licorice extract, red myrrh alcohol.

Benefits of hyaluronic acid (HA):
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is one of the most amazing ingredients in skin care. One of the principle characteristics of HA is its ability to retain water, which contributes significantly to the skin maintaining a youthful appearance. With its ability to hold 1000 times its weight in water, HA is the most effective for skin hydrating and moisturizing. HA also protects the skin from UVB rays. HA has the ability to be effectively absorbed by the skin as well as serves as an efficient 'carrier' of other anti-aging ingredients to cells. That means that the active anti-aging ingredients are transported to the cells through the layers of skin.

Benefits of licorice extract:

Licorice Extract

Licorice extract is a common ingredient found in skin lightening. It help to lighten the skin color by inhibiting melanin formation, mainly by inhibition of tyrosinase activity. Effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Improving dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Nett Weight:

15ml.

Remarks:

I've been recommended by my supplier (she's a beautician) to apply CG Soothing Essence on my very dry and sensitive skin as my skin tend to itch when I don't apply moisturizer on my skin. After 3 days of treatment together with CG Hyaluronic Acid Essence and CG Seaweed Hydrating Facial Mask, I've noticed my face no longer itchy and more hydrate than before. I highly recommended this product to add in your beauty regime. 

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- Reduce and refine pores.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Reduce wrinkles and fine lines.