Actifirm® Ultra

Functions
Firming
Smoothing
Anti-aging
Lifting
Hydrating
Origin
Natural
Botanical

Actifirm® Ultra is a blend of three standardized herbal extracts designed to alleviate the visible signs of aging in human skin. It consists of Centella asiatica, Rosemary officianalis, and Echinacea augustafolia.

Clinical evaluation of Actifirm® Ultra has shown that a 5% topical application of the extracts has unique properties, including:

  • A decrease in the sagging of skin
  • Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Increase in the firmness of skin
  • Increase in the density and thickness of the skin

Firming: As we age, the total collagen content of the skin decreases, leading to a potential decrease in firmness. To maintain firm and healthy skin, collagen production must be stimulated in aged individuals. Extracts of Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) can stimulate dermal fibroblasts and increase collagen synthesis (in vitro).

Hydration: The dermis's polysaccharide content is responsible for the skin's hydration. As we age, we experience a reduction of these structures in the skin—a reduction of the skin's water-binding capacity. This may lead to the appearance of lines and wrinkles that are otherwise concealed by healthy, "plump" skin. Fractions of Echinacea augustifolia extract can effectively inhibit Hyaluronidase (in vitro), the enzyme responsible for the degradation of hyaluronic acid.

Anti-Sagging: Elastin, the structural protein that allows our skin to stretch, also deteriorates as we age, primarily due to the long-term effect of inflammation. Inflammatory responses cause the release of degradative enzymes, including Human Leukocyte Elastase (HLE). This enzyme not only destroys the elastin content of the dermis, but it can also be responsible for the degradation of other valued components. Loss of elastin may lead to skin sagging. Fractions of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) can effectively inhibit HLE (in vitro).

Ingredients

Dipropylene Glycol
Centella Asiatica Extract
Echinacea Angustifolia Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
SD Alcohol 40-B

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