UTEKI skin care line is a marriage of purely Japanese traditional ingredients from the earth, sea and rivers and modern Japanese techniques of ingredients extraction and blending.
PRUNUS LANNESIANA / SAKURA
Sakura flower extract has been used for ages in Japanese skincare. Extracts obtained from SAKURA petals have a clinically proven anti-glycation effect: suppression of AGE production and fibroblast apoptosis caused by AGE (programmed death of cells serving to build tissue), suppression of the melanin production process, maintaining a healthy skin texture.
Benefits: demonstrates anti-glycation properties, stimulates collagen synthesis, diminishes UVB-induced DNA damage, mitigates cell damage, and decelerates ageing-related processes
RICE FERMENT FILTRATE / SAKE
Sake boasts antioxidants, which protect the complexion against environmental stressors and oxidative damage. It also boasts brightening properties: it is rich in enzymes that gently exfoliate the outer layers of skin. Also, the fermentation process produces kojic acid, a famous skin-lightening ingredient for hyperpigmented skin conditions such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Benefits: functions as an antioxidant and anti-pollution agent, stabilizes skin microflora, helps in treating acne, and enhances skin texture and appearance
SOLUBLE COLLAGEN
Soluble collagen, unique in the degree of purification, has a similar amino acid composition to human skin collagen. By enhancing water retention of the skin, it improves skin texture. All layers of the skin become more “plumped”; as a result, the skin becomes smoother, and the number and depth of wrinkles decrease. Skin skeleton and protective functions improve.
Benefits: Evens and softens the skin, diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, promotes cell renewal, refines skin texture
CAMELLIA SINENSIS
Derived from the tea bush - an evergreen plant of the tea family, this extract blocks the activity of various forms of free radicals. Thus, it prevents signs of ageing such as wrinkles, age spots, the appearance of skin friability, and a decrease in its tone and elasticity.
The unique properties of green tea are due to the high concentration of polyphenols, the activity of which is higher than that of vitamin E. Polyphenols have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and contribute to the penetration of biologically active substances into the skin.
Benefits: enhances skin microcirculation, diminishes redness, serves as an antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent, protects against photodamage, provides long-term hydration
APHANOTHECE SACRUM EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES / ALGAE
Sacran is a rare edible freshwater blue-green alga indigenous to Japan. Polysaccharides are little sponges that retain water so they don’t dry out in the water. This explains why, when used on the skin, it keeps water from evaporating. Apart from sealing moisture, polysaccharides keep it pure and free from unnecessary bacteria.
Benefits: facilitates moisture retention, shields the skin from harmful environmental factors and pollutants, soothes, acts as a prebiotic, creates ideal condition for healthy skin microflora
SQUALANE
Squalane is a natural component of sebum, it strengthens the skin barrier and helps the skin to retain moisture. It also helps your skin stay clean of impurities and pollutants. Is perfect for those who have acne-prone or eczema-prone skin. It will purify the skin while regulating excess sebum production. Is known as an effective antioxidant that fights free radicals that speed up the process of ageing. Is non-comedogenic.
Benefits: nourishes, softens, supports skin barrier and microbiome, protects against UV damage, neutralizes toxins, fights free radicals
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL
Meadowfoam Oil is an emollient plant oil non-greasy and rapidly absorbed, has a unique fatty acid composition with 95% of it being long chain fatty acids that make the oil extraordinarily stable. It contains antioxidant components such as vitamin E as well as phytosterols. Ideal for making skin feel soft, smooth and silky. It also helps to balance the skin's natural oil production, contributing to a more even complexion.
Benefits: Hydrates and locks in moisture, repairs skin microbiome, softens skin, protects against cellular damage, contributes to even complexion
RAFFINOSE
Raffinose is a rare skincare ingredient. It works as a prebiotic - increases lactic acid bacteria’s growth and suppresses pathogenic bacteria’s growth.
Benefits: induces autophagy within the skin barrier, shields against toxins and pollutants, preserves moisture, promotes a prebiotic effect, enhances overall appearance.
ALGIN
Is a polysaccharide obtained from brown seaweed often used to help water bind with skin care products. It helps your skin readily absorb the water and moisturizing agents.
Benefits: diminishes the appearance of dark spots, fosters a soothing effect, prevents loss of moisture, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles.
LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT
Is a natural and safe alternative to hydroquinone considered to be the gold-standard brightening ingredient. It inhibits the production of an enzyme needed to produce melanin (pigment) in the skin and removes excess melanin. It is a potent antioxidant, thus has anti-ageing properties and eliminates discoloration. Helps with skin tone evening, spot fading and soothing irritated skin.
Benefits: diminishes inflammation, imparts a brightening effect, mitigates UV-induced pigmentation, improves tone and complexion, regulates sebum production, and minimizes acne outbreaks
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
Hydrogenated lecithin has a high concentration of fatty acids, which makes it a good emollient. It helps skin absorb and retain missing fat components, and thus, dry skin recovers quickly, becoming smooth, supple, hydrated and soft. As a result, moisturized skin is strong enough to fight against environmental negative stressors.
Benefits: Enhances moisture retention, aids in skin barrier restoration, facilitates repair of damaged cells, and accelerates the regeneration process
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