Ingredient Guide

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Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) fruit extract is rich in vitamin C, iron, and potent antioxidants "proanthocyanidins", to avoid damage to cells, at the same time maintaining the health and vitality of the skin.

Vaccinium myrtillus see bilberry extract.

Vanilla extract is used in cosmetics primarily as fragrance. Vanilla extract contains catechins. Also known as polyphenols, catechins have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Vegetable oil retains water from the epidermis by forming a barrier on the skin surface. It is also a thickening agent.

Vernonia appendiculata leaf extract is originated from Madagascar and long used by locals in wound healing and treating stomach ache. According to medical research from Bayer, this ingredient offers impressive properties for dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ) repair and dermis stimulation, capable of activating both keratinocyes and fibroblast for DEJ compounds synthesis.
Products with this ingredient: Clarins Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correcting Lotion SPF 15

Vetiveria zizanoides root oil (Vetiver) is classified as essential oil. It is used to treat acnes and has wound healing properties.

Vigna aconitifolia seed extract is proven by small number of studies to increase epidermal cell turnover. Also effective in the protection of the dermis from age-related breakdown as well as stimulating the fibroblasts to produce collagen.
Products with this ingredient: Decleor Men Essentials Skin Energiser Fluid

Vinyl dimethicone/Methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer is silicone.

Viola tricolor extract see pansy extract.

Vitamin D formed in the skin by sunlight is essential for bone health. But it has no proven skin benefits. It may have antioxidant properties.

Vitamin E is the super-potent and skin-friendly antioxidant. It dissolves better in fat or oil than in water. Vitamin is efficient against UV-radiation damage.

Vitis vinifera seed extract see grape seed extract.

Vitreoscilla ferment extract is extracted from bacteria culture Vitreoscilla. It has skin conditioning properties.

VP/Eicosene copolymers are film forming agents.