AA2G

New form of stabilized Vitamin C which:

• Inhibits the formation of age spots and prevents unwanted hyperpigmentation
• Reduces the existing melanin resulting in a brighter complexion

ACAI OIL AND SUNFLOWER OIL

Acai oil and sunflower oil are known for their emollients and antioxidant properties.

ACHROMAXYL

Extracted from canola, it reduces melanin content in the melanosomes, by using a different mode of action that also provides a long lasting effect.

ACTIWHITE

Botanical extract that decreases production of the enzyme tyrosinase and inhibits the formation of melanosomes.

ALLANTOIN

Allantoin is a natural botanical extract from the comfrey herb, which is native to Europe.

As an active ingredient with naturally occurring properties, Allantoin has been reported to:

• Promote the regeneration and renewal of damaged skin cells
• Enhance skin’s appearance for healthy-looking skin
• Increase skin’s smoothness
• Moisturize skin
• Have an anti-irritating effect on skin

ALOE VERA

This highly sought-after compound is expressed from the leaves of the South African Aloe Vera plant. Due to its antioxidant properties, it is well known as a “miracle plant” for its effectiveness on damaged skin cells and tissue.

Naturally rich in enzymes, vitamins, proteins and minerals, Aloe Vera is believed to:

• Help to maintain skin’s moisture balance
• Rejuvenate skin

ANTIOXYDANTS

Benefiting everyone, every day to help fight cell damage.

Antioxidants are a group of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that help protect our body from the formation of destructive, reactive molecules, known as free radicals. These powerful antioxidants play an important role in neutralizing free radicals, which are known as a primary cause of the visible signs of aging.

The Jouviance line of products contain antioxidants such as Quintescine, Phyllanthus emblica (Indian Gooseberry), green tea, Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (pine bark) and cranberry seed extract.

AVOCADO OIL

Avocado trees are native to the Caribbean, Mexico, South America and Central America.

This highly beneficial fruit is a rich source of vitamins A, B, D and E as well as proteins, lecithin and beta-carotene. Avocado oil is recognized for its capacity to penetrate quickly and evenly into the skin. Studies have indicated that it helps to:

• Impart superior moisturizing effects
• Relieve dry and/or itchy skin
• Reduce age spots
• Regenerate skin cells and tissue

BAMBOO STEM EXTRACTS

Jouviance selected a specific kind of bamboo growing in India. Its 100% natural powders, called Tabashirex powders, work well for exfoliation as they help eliminate superficial roughness, dead cells and impurities of the skin. They also unclog pores and refine the skin's texture, replacing synthetic exfoliants. Skin is brighter, smoother and softer.

BETA-CAROTENE

Vitamin that maintains skin's health and elasticity. Protects against the harmful effects of the sun.

BETAINE

Active ingredient extracted from sugarcane with moisturizing and soothing properties. It helps diminish redness when used as an anti-inflammatory.

BIOPHYTEX

Specially formulated to improve skin’s complexion

This botanical complex is derived from various plant extracts including the evergreen Ruscus aculeatus, Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold), Licorice root as well as Panthenol (Vitamin B) and Escin (from Horse Chestnut). In combination, these ingredients have been reported to improve the skin’s microcirculation and strengthen capillaries, thereby helping to reduce dark circles. Biophytex also helps to even out skin tone, which contributes to healthy-looking skin.

BISABOLOL & ALLANTOIN

Plant compounds that reduce redness, provide an even and toned complexion and promote skin repair.

BODYFIT

Effective in its ability to combat cellulite

Containing glaucine, an alkaloid found in the claucium plant, Bodyfit is very effective in its ability to reduce both the size and number of fat cells in skin tissue. This active ingredient is recognized as an innovative breakthrough due to its powerful role in reducing the appearance of cellulite.

CAFFEINE

Caffeine, derived from the coffee been, is native to Africa, the Carribean and southern Asia.

Known for its natural ability to reduce the size of tiny blood vessels and veins, caffeine’s vasoconstrictive properties help to promote a clear and more youthful appearance. It has been reported to naturally:

• Diminish swelling
• Reduce the redness often experienced around the eye area
• Tighten skin

CALENDULA

Commonly known as the Pot Marigold, this annual plant is native to the Mediterranean.

Recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect on the skin, Calendula has been reported to:

• Soothe dry or damaged skin
• Regenerate skin cells for radiant-looking skin

CASPALINE

Peptide which helps increasing the skin's natural defence against UV rays and fighting premature signs of aging.

CERAMIDE 2, 3, 3B AND 6

Promoting the skin’s natural ability to resist damage at the cellular level

Ceramides play an important role in the renewal of the skin’s outermost layer. Identical to the natural ceramides that constitutes 40% - 50% of the skin’s lipid content, these molecules promote the skin’s natural ability to resist environmental damage. They also help to repair the skin’s natural barrier as well as increase hydration for healthy-looking skin.

CHOLESTEROL

Naturally promotes the moisture-retaining function of skin for balanced, soft and healthy-looking skin

Cholesterol is the second most abundant lipid found in skin. Reflecting the natural make-up of cells and tissue, it organically promotes healthy-looking skin by helping to reduce water evaporation. It also plays a key role in protecting against the absorption of toxins and water-soluble allergens through the skin

CRANBERRY SEED OIL

Cranberry seed oil is a derivative of the North American-grown cranberry fruit.

Cranberry seed oil has been shown to be highly nourishing to the skin as it is extremely rich in essential nutrients from the vitamin E family as well as Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. It has been reported to:

• Help to improve moisture retention, which in turn increases skin smoothness, elasticity and suppleness,
• Protect skin from the damaging effects of harmful UV rays, thus reducing the visible signs of aging,
• Play an important role in reducing inflammation, strengthening skin and improving elasticity.

DERMAXYL

A product of biotechnology that effectively smoothes the appearance of wrinkles and helps repair the cutaneous barrier

Dermaxyl contains a patented anti-wrinkle ingredient called Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, that stimulates communication between cells, in turn helping “repair cells” to more easily focus on specific areas of the skin that are damaged. Research has shown that Palmitoyl Oligopeptide can increase collagen and elastin, thereby stimulating healthier-looking skin through its ability to decrease the depth and volume of wrinkles

DYNALIFT

A natural extract that provides the skin with an immediate and durable lifting and tightening effect.

FLAX SEED EXTRACTS

Rich in Omega 3 and 6, they offer skin a sustained hydration and an antioxidant action, which helps protecting it from premature aging.

FREE RADICALS

Damaging to the skin and accelerate the visible signs of aging

Much of the skin’s visible symptoms of aging are the result of excessive free radicals caused by unprotected exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays, pollution and even smoking.

Antioxidants provide a strong defense against free radicals and their detrimental effects to the skin. It is important to note that most antioxidants “expire” after digesting a free radical. An exception is Quintescine, found in Jouviance EcoDefense Antioxidant Emulsion.

FRUIT ACIDS

Containing extracts of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon, these natural sources of alpha hydroxy acids, help to stimulate cell renewal resulting in brighter and fresher looking skin.

GRAPE SEED EXTRACT

The grape seed extract found in Jouviance formulations is derived from European sources.

Rich in antioxidants, grape seed extract – also known as Vitis vinifera – helps to protect cells from free radical damage. Studies have indicated that grape seed extract can help in:

• Reducing the skin’s loss of elasticity, which promotes the appearance of increasing the skin’s ability to retain moisture
• Promoting healthy circulation within skin cells resulting in rejuvenated and healthy-looking skin

GRAPEFRUIT

The grapefruit tree is an evergreen and is native to subtropical climates.

Grapefruit has been shown to have powerful benefits to the skin’s appearance in its ability to break down fat cells that accumulate between skin layers, which results in cellulite.

GREEN TEA

Most green tea (Camellia sinensis) is grown in China, Japan and India.

Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which have been reported to:

• Help combat environmentally induced cell damage;
• Reduce the signs of premature aging that is caused by oxidative damage;
• Reduce UV induced inflammation.

HALOXYL

Specially formulated to help eliminate dark circles.

Studies have indicated that this patented peptide complex helps to reinforce and tone skin surrounding the delicate eye area. This results in a reduction in the appearance of dark discolouration that often occurs around the eyes.

HAMAMELIS WATER

Restores skin suppleness and comfort while reducing pore size.

HYALURONIC ACID

Helps the skin to restore and retain moisture levels, which promotes firm skin tone and elasticity.

IDEALIFT

A patented lipopeptide that stimulates elastin production, thereby helping to reverse the natural progressive loss of this key protein which often results in sagging skin along the jaw line and neck area. The skin support structure is slowly redensified for a visibly younger looking appearance.

ILLITE

Illite is a mediterranean clay, rich in minerals, which enhances the tonus and firmness of the skin.

INDIAN GOOSEBERRY

Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) has a brightening effect and reduces the appearance of dark spots. It also improves skin firmness and texture. Also known as the Indian Gooseberry, this small to medium-sized tree is native to tropical and subtropical regions. This rich source of antioxidants is recognized for its powerful defense against damage caused to skin cells by everyday environmental stress. Studies have shown that its naturally occurring properties help to:

• Enhance skin’s radiance, which encourages a more youthful appearance;
• Improve overall skin tone and texture by lightening age and sun spots.

JUVINITY

Juvinity helps reduce visible signs of ageing on the face and décolleté. It helps to smooth wrinkles and restructure and redensify the skin for a visibly younger looking appearance. In a clinical study, after just 1 month of usage, the main wrinkle depth was decreased by 26.5%, after only 2 months of use, 80% of the panel participants considered that their skin was less creased and much firmer.

KAOLIN

Kaolin is a white clay which acts as a soother and purifying agent.

L-LYSINE ET L-PROLINE

Amino acids that help produce collagen.

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Lavender is a plant native from France. Its essential oil is renowned for its relaxing properties and used for nervous system regulation, fast healing and muscle relaxation.

LIPIDES

Helping in the natural function of cells.

Lipids are the building blocks of the skin. The primary lipids found in the skin are the ceramides (1 through 7) - 40%; cholesterol - 30%; free fatty acids (including the essential fatty acids Omega-3, 6 and 9) - 25%; and cholesteryl sulfate - 5%. When these lipids are out of balance, they cause problems on the surface of the skin, such as dryness, flaking, redness as well as other irritations.

LUTEIN

Lutein improves skin hydration and elasticity. It also helps favor good skin health and contributes to improve it’s appearance.

LYCOPÈNE

Antioxidant that protects against the harmful effects of the sun. Helps fight premature aging of the skin.

MATRIXYL

Stimulating the key constituents of the skin matrix for a visible reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

This patented penta-peptide was the first of its kind proven through clinical research to significantly reduce the appearance (length, depth and width) of wrinkles by boosting collagen and hyaluronic acid production, thereby increasing firmness and elasticity for younger-looking skin.

MOIST 24

Revitalizing skin with lasting moisture.

Moist 24 is a purified extract from the herb Imperata cylindrica (root extract) that is native to Australia. Rich in potassium ions, it acts synergistically to help the cells maintain moisture retention by allowing more water to be pumped into and trapped into the cells.

OAT FLOUR

When used in cosmetics, oat flour has a soothing effect.

OLIGOMERIC PROANTHOCYANIDINS (PINE BARK)

This class of naturally occurring antioxidant is found in pine bark.

Considered the essential building block for youthful and healthy-looking skin, this antioxidant is recognized for its important role in helping to minimize the deterioration of collagen, elastin and essential acids in the skin matrix.

OLIVE SEED POWDER (OLEA EUROPEA)

European olive tree powder is used for its exfoliating properties. It cleanses and scrubs facial and body skin and enhances microcirculation. Skin gets smoother and tone is brighter.

OMEGA 3 & 6

They derive from various plants, and notably:

• the seed oil of the winter annual Echium plantagineum plant that is native to western and southern Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia.
• the seed oil of sacha inchi that comes from Amazonia.

Also known as essential fatty acids, Omega-3 are vital structural components in the membranes of each of our cells. They play an important role in:

• Providing an anti-wrinkle and smoothing effect for healthy and younger-looking skin,
• Exerting protective properties against UV induced inflammation,
• Enhancing the absorption of important active ingredients within the skin.

OSILIFT

Naturally tightens skin for a more youthful appearance.

Derived from the Avena sativa plant (oats) this molecule provides an immediate tensor and lifting effect at the surface level of the skin for a firmer and smoother look, resulting in a visibly younger appearance.

PANTHENOL

Derived from plants, Panthenol is also known as B5.

Naturally hydrating, Panthenol penetrates deep into the lower skin layers and is recognized for its ability to:

• Hydrate the skin through its natural moisturizing properties;
• Have a plumping effect on the skin, which results in a more youthful appearance;
• Help to diminish wrinkles.

PEPTIDES

Help to decrease the appearance of wrinkles.

Peptides play an essential role in increasing the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and other proteins within the skin cells, in turn, reducing the visible signs of aging.

Peptides are recognized for their improved efficacy. Aside from having a less irritating effect than Vitamin A, retinoic acid and other derivatives, they are safe enough to use around the sensitive eye area.

PHOTOREFLECTIVE PIGMENTS

Contribute to increase wrinkle correction and soft-focus effect. They smooth fine lines and pores for perfect silky skin. They absorb skin sebum and diffuse reflected light, resulting in a matte and fresh healthy glow.

PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA

Also known as the Indian Gooseberry, this small to medium-sized tree is native to tropical and subtropical regions.

This rich source of antioxidants is recognized for its powerful defense against damage caused to skin cells by everyday environmental stress. Studies have shown that its naturally occurring properties help to:

• Enhance skin’s radiance, which encourages a more youthful appearance;
• Improve overall skin tone and texture by lightening age and sun spots.

PIGMENTS OXYDE IRON

Mixture of different natural pigment colours offering a unique tone blending universal shade that is suitable for every skin type and tone.

PROLIXIR

As we age, the skin cells accumulate debris as by-products of normal cellular processes. Glycated collagen and other remnants reduce the efficiency of the cells to produce collagen and elastin, which can lead to toxic buildup. Prolixir helps to detoxify and rejuvenate these damaged cells, thereby increasing their ability to form new elastin and collagen essential to lift, firm and tone the skin.

QUINTESCINE

A powerful defense against the symptoms of aging.

An antioxidant peptide that protects against glycation damage, protects skin from environmental stress and helps to prevent loss of skin resiliency. It is also unique in its ability to renew itself after the digestion of free radicals.

REVIDRATE

Molecule involved in the metabolism of natural hydrating agents, reinforcing the hydrolipidic barrier of the skin.

RIGIN

Helping to balance, hydrate and protect skin from the signs of aging.

This proprietary formula is recognized for its ability to restore balance within the skin’s matrix. Studies have shown that Rigin helps to delay the signs of premature aging by mimicking the body’s natural DHEA, thereby improving the elasticity and firmness of skin tissue.

ROSEWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL

Rosewood is a tree growing in Amazonia. Its essential oil is ideal for sensitive and irritated skins as well as mature or acne-prone skins. It is a powerful cellular regenerator, a skin softener and enhances skin toning. Use is recommended in case of irritated and sensitive skins and antiaging treatments.

RUSCUS ACULEATUS

Also known as Butcher’s Broom, this short evergreen shrub is native throughout the Mediterranean region from the Azores to Iran.

The purified extract of this evergreen has been noted to encourage the appearance of healthy-looking skin by:

• Stimulating microcirculation;
• Increasing capillary tone;
• Encouraging fluid drainage.

SACHA INCHI SEED OIL

Sacha inchi seed comes from Amazonia. Rich in Omega 3 and 6, its exterbal use is recommended for sensitive, dehydrated and irritated skin. The essential oil that derives from it is used in cosmetics for many advantages: it calms rednesses and cutaneous irritations, makes skin softer and more elastic, while restructuring and reinforcing the protective barrier of the skin. Its benefits include effective protection from dehydration, a better microcirculation in blood vessels, UV-ray damage prevention and fight against signs of aging. It's a "dry" oil that quickly penetrates skin and leaves non-greasy film.

SHEA BUTTER

Shea butter is derived from the shea nut tree, which is native to Western Africa.

Shea butter has been reported to help stimulate collagen production in the skin as well as help to:

• Deeply moisturize skin
• Accelerate the healing process of surface wounds for a more consistent skin tone
• Diminish wrinkles

SWEET ALMOND OIL

This light oil is extracted from sweet almonds, the fruit of tree native to the warmer parts of western Asia

Sweet almond oil absorbs easily into the skin, without leaving skin feeling greasy. Studies have shown that it improves complexion through its ability to:

• Moisturize deep into the skin
• Reduce the size and depth of wrinkles, resulting in younger-looking skin
• Soothe skin irritations and inflammation

SWEET ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT AND LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL

These natural extracts have multiple benefits, including antiseptic, soothing, refreshing and toning actions.

TEGO SMOOTH

Multifunction, it softs and hydrates skin, making it soft to touch and protecting it against environmental agressions.

TITANIUM DIOXYDE

Titanium Dioxide offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection for efficient absorption.

TOCOPHEROLS

Belong to the vitamin E family.

Their antioxidants and moisturizing virtues strenghthen the hydrolipidic barrier of the skin. They help reduce the action of free radicals on cells and work against premature signs of aging, while improving microcirculation in blood vessels.

UREA

Perfectly well-tolerated, this organic compound penetrates the skin easily and accounts for an additional source of moisturization.

VEDERINE

Vederine is what we call a "vitamin D-like" ingredient, meaning it can mimic the action of the Vitamin D without having to be exposed to the sun. The restorative effect of Vederine allows skin to find optimal epidermal barrier and maintain the natural moist level of the skin.

VITAMIN C

VITAMIN E

Universal antioxidant that works synergistically with other antioxidants, heightening their effect.

ZINC

Trace element essential to healthy skin, hair and nails. Also essential for skin healing. Its antioxidant effect helps protect the skin against free radicals .