Active Ingredients

Often found in skincare products to aid in the reduction of wrinkles as well as to soften facial lines and improve the overall look and feel of the skin. They are also used by dermatologists as chemical peels but beauty products contain lower concentrations. Read more about AHAs in the Cosmiko Blog HERE.

Arbutin can reduce the degree of skin darkening after sun exposure by blocking the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that helps with melanin production, it can prevent dark spots or even help fade them, leading to a brightening effect on the skin and more even complexion. While other skin brightening agents can dry and irritate the skin, arbutin is less irritating as arbutin’s active component is released slowly.

ADIPOSLIM™ has a “curative” slimming action with caffeine-like effectiveness. The skin’s orange-peel appearance is reduced due to an anti-storage, lipolytic and fat release action.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a newly developed esterified derivative of Vitamin C with the highest stability of all Vitamin C derivatives. It can be absorbed transdermally and then effectively converted into vitamin C; it can inhibit the synthesis of melanin and remove the melanin present. Accordingly, it activates the collagen tissue directly at the base of the skin, accelerates collagen production and prevents skin ageing. It also plays a role as an anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant.

Medical grade Azelaic Acid (Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate) improves skin brightness by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, one of the main causes of pigmentation. Regular use can result in skin that is up to six times brighter after just 21 days.

“Natural retinol” plant-based bakuchiol which has been found in clinical studies to help boost cell turnover and stimulate collagen production, but without the skin irritation that is sometimes associated with retinol. It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it suitable for all-matter of skin ageing concerns including lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

Bakuchiol is derived from the Indian Babchi plant and has been used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine for centuries.

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, stimulates keratin production in hair and can increase the rate of follicle growth. Biotin’s involvement in protein synthesis and keratin production allows this vitamin to contribute to healthy hair growth.

Brighlette™ is a biotechnological ingredient that acts on various steps of the pigmentation process to improve skin radiance and reduce hyperpigmented spots, greatly contributing to skin tone evenness.

Our Ceramide Complex is a skin-identical lipid concentrate for improved skin moisturisation and protection — keeping skin hydrated, plump, and supple. The barrier also protects the skin from harmful irritants, bacteria, and other environmental toxins. It is ideal for mature skin, dry skin and sensitive skin.

Chromabright™ (Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate) has a significant lightening effect on the skin and helps fight against photoageing and prevent skin damage caused by UV radiation.

Boost skin cell activity for younger looking skin with CoQ10. It stimulates collagen production. Collagen is the protein that decreases as we age, leading to wrinkles and leathery skin. Helping you make more collagen, CoQ10 is a skin saving essential. Young skin has ample amounts of CoQ10 and so has lots of energy – energy needed to repair damage and make sure the skin cells are healthy. It protects against photo-aging – that means premature aging due to over exposing the skin to the sun.

Copper Peptide BIS(TRIPEPTIDE-1) COPPER ACETATE – helps reduce inflammation and improved circulation. Copper Peptides promote collagen production and act as antioxidants. They are needed for natural healing and regeneration of your skin and to help remove damaged collagen. To improve wrinkles and to help our skin look younger we need to replace lost collagen. When collagen breaks down, it forms specific peptides, and these peptides act as a signal to tell your skin it was damaged and to make new collagen.

Derived from cane sugar Glycolic acid is an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid). It is able to penetrate skin deeply and easily, making it the most effective for treating fine lines, acne, blackheads, dullness, oiliness etc., Chemical peels use a high percentage of this acid and can be very effective if done safely and properly.