The interior of a laboratory where Dr Mike Bell: Head of Science Research for No7 is standing facing towards the camera. He introduces himself] We have to start by writing that there are about 900 citrus species in the world, and plenty of them are used to make different kinds of extracts used in cosmetics.This particular one,Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is a very common ingredient, however,the species "Citrus Aurantium Dulcis" [more] what‑it‑does A next generation AHA, a so-called PHA that gently exfoliates skin without irritation. It also moisturizes and helps the skin barrier. It also has antioxidant properties. Also known as Sugarcane, Saccharum Officinarum is a handy moisturizing ingredient mostly used as a humectant. This means that it can help the skin to attract water and then to hold onto it.

Created using a Hydrating gel to harness the power of 3 molecular sizes of Hyaluronic Acid for a deeply nourishing, long-lasting burst of hydration Think of this guy like an exfoliator. Like a really great scrub but without all the irritation caused by actually scrubbing.No7 Laboratories RESURFACING PEEL 15% glycolic acid reveals more luminous skin that feels dramatically smoother.

Jojoba oil - a wax ester (chemically not a real oil), that's very similar to human sebum. It's uniquely excellent at helping the skin with its protective barrier and helping it to stay moisturized. Sodium PCA– component of skin’s natural moisturising factors, super hydrator, helps improve overall skin health Do not wax/exfoliate the face or use any other peel products within 24 hours of using a peel. Doing so may increase the risk of a skin reaction. Mother Nature also created wax esters but for a totally different purpose. Chemically, a wax ester is a fatty acid + a fatty alcohol, one long molecule. Wax esters are on the outer surface of several plant leaves to give them environmental protection. 25-30% of human sebum is also wax esters to give uspeople environmental protection.Research also shows that it might be useful for wound healing as it promotes fibroblast (nice type of cells in our skin that produce skin-firming collagen) proliferation. var errStr = 'Either the catalog entry "2,155,124" does not exist in the catalog, or it cannot be processed in store "11,352".'; A white frame with a linear geometric hexagon pattern in a gradient of blue and pink with the question: Is there anything I should not use at the same time? written across it]• [Dr Mike Bell explains which products you should not use with No7 LABORATORIES RESURFACING PEEL 15% Glycolic Acid] Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water. Usually the main solvent in cosmetic products. Ci 19140 or Tartrazine is a super common colorant in skincare, makeup, medicine & food. It’s a synthetic lemon yellow that'sused alone or mixed with other colors for special shades.

It's an important skin-identical ingredient and great natural moisturizer that helps the skin to hold onto water and stay nicely hydrated. Soak your muslin cloth in warm water then remove by gently buffing the skin, ensuring all traces of product are removed. Also-called: Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid | What-it-does: skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant| Irritancy: 0 Ophiopogon japonicus root extract (extract from a Lilly family plant known as snakes beard) – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, moisturising, repairing

If life gives the cosmetic industry lemon, it makes lemon fruit extract. As to why, we can write here extremely similar things to our shiny description of orange fruit extract.Being both of them citruses, they contain very similar active compounds with very similar (potential) effects on the skin. No7’s rich paste formula combines the skin-enhancing boost of a mask with the efficacy of a skin transforming treatment for better results than you thought possible from skincare alone.

If that would not be enough there is also a 2011 research paper saying that based on in-vitro (made in the lab, not on real people) findings Zinc PCA might be a promising anti-aging active that helps with the production of type I collagen (and we all know more collagen = firmer skin). My skin feels more comfortable and I feel like I'm started to get more control over my breakouts after wearing the facemask

A common little helper ingredient that helps water and oil to mix together, aka emulsifier. what‑it‑does One of the active parts of Chamomile that is used in skincare as a nice anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredient.