Meso Pure Peel
List of Ingredients with Their Origin and Effects
Active Ingredients:
Lactic Acid
- Origin: Typically produced by fermenting sugars; can also be found naturally in sour milk products.
- Function: An AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) that gently exfoliates the skin, improves moisture balance, stimulates cell renewal, and results in a smoother, more even skin tone.
Citric Acid
- Origin: Derived from citrus fruits like lemons and limes.
- Function: A mild AHA that gently exfoliates, brightens the skin tone, and acts as a pH regulator. Contributes to clearer, more uniform skin.
Malic Acid
- Origin: Naturally present in apples and other fruits.
- Function: An AHA that exfoliates the skin, removes dead skin cells, and enhances skin texture and radiance.
Bisabolol
- Origin: Typically extracted from chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or the Candeia tree.
- Function: Soothing, anti-inflammatory, and healing. Reduces irritation and redness, supporting the skin’s natural regeneration.
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract (Grapefruit Extract)
- Origin: Extracted from grapefruit.
- Function: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Refreshes, brightens, and helps protect the skin from free radicals.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract (Bilberry Leaf Extract)
- Origin: From the leaves of the bilberry plant.
- Function: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Strengthens the skin barrier, protects against environmental damage, and supports healthy skin.
Citrus Lemon Peel Extract (Lemon Peel Extract)
- Origin: Extracted from lemon peel.
- Function: A natural source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Brightens, refreshes the skin, adds radiance, and supports collagen production.
Other Ingredients:
Aqua (Water)
- Origin: Pure water.
- Function: Solvent and base of the formulation, helps distribute other ingredients evenly on the skin.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Origin: Derived from coconut oil.
- Function: A mild, foaming surfactant that gently cleanses the skin without drying it out.
Glycerin
- Origin: Vegetable (e.g., from plant oils).
- Function: Moisturizing humectant that binds water in the skin, improves moisture balance, and prevents dryness.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Origin: Derived from castor oil through a chemical process.
- Function: Emulsifier and solubilizer, helps blend oil- and water-soluble ingredients.
Propylene Glycol
- Origin: Synthetically produced.
- Function: Humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin and prevents dehydration. Also stabilizes the formulation.
Polysorbate 20
- Origin: Produced by reacting sorbitol (from glucose) with fatty acids.
- Function: Emulsifier and stabilizer, helps mix oil and water phases for a smooth consistency.
Phenoxyethanol
- Origin: Synthetic preservative.
- Function: Extends shelf life by inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth in the product.
Sodium Chloride (Salt)
- Origin: Naturally occurring mineral (table salt).
- Function: Thickening agent and viscosity regulator, can also provide mild exfoliation.
Parfum (Fragrance)
- Origin: Synthetic or natural aromatic compounds.
- Function: Adds a pleasant scent to the product.
Ethylhexylglycerin
- Origin: Synthetic, derived from vegetable oils.
- Function: Humectant and preservative enhancer, improves the product’s shelf life and skin’s softness.
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract (Tomato Extract)
- Origin: Extracted from tomatoes.
- Function: Antioxidant-rich in lycopene, helps protect the skin from free radicals and improves skin vitality.
Disodium EDTA
- Origin: Synthetic chelating agent.
- Function: Binds metal ions in water, improving the product’s stability and shelf life.
Caramel
- Origin: Produced by heating sugar.
- Function: Natural colorant that gives the product a warm hue.
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
- Origin: Synthetically produced base.
- Function: pH regulator, adjusts the product’s acidity to prevent irritation and ensure a stable formulation.
Overall Effect:
The combination of natural plant extracts, moisturizers, mild surfactants, and AHA acids provides gentle exfoliation, moisture, antioxidant protection, and soothing effects. The result is cleaner, more hydrated, even-toned, and radiant skin with improved texture and elasticity.