Phyto Swiss Cosmeceuticals Ingredient Glossary

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Phyto Swiss Cosmeceuticals feature high performance, highly effective, beneficial ingredients. Key ingredients and complexes are clinically tested to prove the performance benefits for the products. Here is a list of our high quality ingredients and the products that utilize them.

INGREDIENT SOURCE FUNCTION PRODUCT
Acacia Decurrens Plant Anti-oxidant. Emollient. Soothes and softens the skin. Lip Enhancer Complex
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 Nature Helps reduce the appearance of puffiness, swelling, sagging, and dark circles under eyes. Eye Contour Serum
Alcohol Denatured Nature Helps increase penetration of active ingredients. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Allantoin Plant Humectant. Conditioner. Helps promote cell regeneration. Known for healing and soothing the skin. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract Plant Moisturizes, and helps soothe, condition, and calm skin. Anti-inflammatory. Helps protect skin from sun damage. Eye Contour Serum Face Lift Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract Plant Exfoliant. Helps regulate TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss). Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Aqua/Water Nature Moisturizer. Helps form emulsions to combine ingredients. Eye Contour Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer Face Lift Serum Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Arginine PCA Nature Anti-oxidant. Helps collagen production. Lip Enhancer Complex
Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol Moisturizer. Imparts a smooth feel to skin. Emulsifier. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Benzyl Alcohol Nature Anti-microbial. Astringent. Solvent. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Benzyl Nicotinate Science Imparts warm, tingling effect by increasing micro-circulation. Enhances natural lip color. Lip Enhancer Complex
Beta Glucan Plant Helps increase moisture retention and calm irritated skin. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Bisabolol Plant Anti-inflammatory. Soothes skin and promotes healing. Eye Contour Serum
Brassica Alba Sprout Extract Plant Helps increase the volume and hydration of the lips. Lip Enhancer Complex
Butylcyclohexanol Science Anti-irritant. Skin soothing, calming. Eye Contour Serum
Butylene Glycol Science Humectant. Skin conditioner. Eye Contour Serum
Caffeine Plant Anti-oxidant. Skin soothing. Eye Contour Serum
Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract Plant Anti-inflammatory. Supports skin regeneration. Promotes healing. Face Lift Serum Eye Contour Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-aging. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Face Lift Serum
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, (LE) Plant Superior moisturization. Slows water loss.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil Plant Superior Moisturization. Helps retain moisture. Plumps skin. Eye Contour Serum
Cetearyl Alcohol Plant Stabilizer. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Science Provides skin with a soft, smooth appearance. Emollient. Lip Enhancer Complex
Chamomilla Recuitita (Matricaria) Flower Extract Plant Anti-inflammatory. Calming. Face Lift Serum Eye Contour Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Chysin Plant Anti-oxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Helps protect against free radical damage. Eye Contour Serum
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Anti-aging. Rich in Vitamin C. Helps regulate trans-epidermal water loss. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract Plant Natural astringent. Anti-microbial. Brightens skin. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Plant Improves the cleansing function of ingredients in the formula. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Plant Gentle cleanser. Helps other ingredients perform more effectively. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Extract Plant Anti-wrinkle. Encourages the production of collagen and elastin. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Cyathea Cumingii (New Zealand Fern) Leaf Extract Plant Instant tightening and firming and toning. Anti-wrinkle. Eye Contour Serum
Cyclopentasiloxane Science Provides smooth feel to skin. Fills fine line and wrinkles to provide a smoother appearance to skin. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Dimethicone 100 Science Provides a silky, smooth feel to skin. Fills fine line and wrinkles to provide a smoother appearance to skin. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline Plant Skin tightening. Effective in the correction, moisturization and firming of the skin as well as strengthening and volume recovery. Face Lift Serum
Ethylhexyl Palmitate Plant Provides a soft smooth appearance to the skin. Lip Enhancer Complex
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Skin Conditioner. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Ferulic Acid Plant Anti-Oxidant. Helps synergistically enhance the performance of Vitamins C and E. Lip Enhancer Complex
Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Extract Plant Potent anti-oxidant. Combats free radicals. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Gluconolactone Nature Anti-oxidant. Combats free radicals. Enhances moisturization. Helps protect from UV damage. Face Lift Serum Eye Contour Serum
Glucose Nature Humectant. Skin conditioner. Eye Contour Serum
Glycerin (and) Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Nature Safer alternative to Botox. Inhibits muscle contractions and improves the appearance of wrinkles. Eye Contour Serum
Glycerin Plant Conditions and protects skin. Humectant, draws moisture to the skin. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Tri-Active Moisturizer
Glycosaminoglycans Nature Supports collagen and elastin in cellular spaces. Promotes ability of collagen and elastin fibers to retain moisture. Eye Contour Serum
Glycol Stearate Plant Emollient. Emulsifier. Face Lift Serum
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Science Helps increase lipid thickness. Provides a waterproof barrier to hold moisture in skin. Lip Enhancer Complex
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Plant Helps to hold moisture in the skin. Lip Enhancer Complex
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Plant Helps to hold moisture in the skin. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Eye Contour Serum
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Plant Helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Helps to even out and minimize pore size. Face Lift Serum
Hydroxymethoxyl Phenyl Decanone Helps protects skin from UV. Skin lightening. Eye Contour Serum
Lauryl PCA Plant Immediate skin moisturization. Preservation of optimal moisturization. Lip Enhancer Complex
Lauryl Trimethicone Science Slows water loss from the skin. Helps skin feel smoother. Fills fine lines. Lip Enhancer Complex
Lecithin Plant Restores skin suppleness. Eye Contour Serum
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Skin protectant. Refines pores. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-bacterial. Preservative. Lip Enhancer Complex
Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Anti-aging. Skin softening. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Maltodextrin Plant Skin conditioning. Forms protective film on skin. Stabilizer. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Eye Contour Serum
Menthoxypropanediol Science Imparts a cool feeling to the skin. Lip Enhancer Complex
Methyl Glucoside Phosphate Proline Lysine Copper Complex. Nature Anti-oxidant. Promotes collagen and elastin synthesis. Eye Contour Serum
Microcrystalline Wax Science Emollient. Viscosity builder. Lip Enhancer Complex
Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Skin smoother. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
N-Hydroxysuccinimide Science Helps eliminate dark circles under eyes. Anti-inflammatory. Eye Contour Serum
Ocimum Basilicum (Sweet Basil) Essential Oil. Plant Stimulates skin circulation. Antiseptic benefits. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide Science Helps boost collagen production. Eye Contour Serum
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 Science Anti-aging. Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Improves skin elasticity. Eye Contour Serum
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 Science Anti-aging. Minimizes appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Lip Enhancer Complex
Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract Plant Anti-aging. Promotes collagen production. Helps tone and brighten skin. Eye Contour Serum Face Lift Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) Plant Powerful moisturizer. Humectant. Anti-inflammatory. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Eye Contour Serum
Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Pfaffia Glomerata Root Juice Plant Anti-aging. Moisturizing. Lip Enhancer Complex
Phenoxyethanol Plant Safe and effective preservative. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Ethylhexylglycerin Science Safe and effective preservative. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Polyglyceryl-3 Esters Nature Emollient. Surfactant. Emulsifier. Lip Enhancer Complex
Polymethylsilsesquioxane Science Gives smooth silky feel to the skin. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Polysilicone-11 (and) Laureth-12 Science Visibly diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles via filling and blurring functions. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Polysorbate 20 Nature Emulsifier. Surfactant. Eye Contour Serum Face Lift Serum
Portulaca Pilosa Purslane Extract Plant Lip plumper. Anti-aging. Moisturizing. Skin firming. Lip Enhancer Complex
PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer Science Emollient. Film former. Lip Enhancer Complex
Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract Plant Anti-oxidant Vitamin C. Hydrating. Soothing. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Exfoliant. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Retinol (Vitamin A) Nature Boosts collagen production. Helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. Helps firm sagging skin. Refines pores. Helps even out skin texture and color. Eye Contour Serum
Saccharide Isomerate Plant Instant, deep hydration that lasts for 72 hours. Strengthens and protects skin. Eye Contour Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Salicylic Acid Plant Deep Exfoliant. Ant-inflammatory. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Plant Moisturizer. Emollient. Unclogs pores. Oil balancing. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-bacterial. Lip Enhancer Complex
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Science Film former. Emulsion stabilizer. Eye Contour Serum
Sodium Benzoate Nature Anti-oxidant. Preservative. Eye Contour Serum Face Lift Serum
Sodium C 14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Nature Very effective foaming cleanser. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Sodium Chloride Nature Exfoliant. Preservative. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate Nature Very effective but gentle cleanser. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Sodium Hyaluronate Plant Anti-aging. Easily absorbed and effective moisturizer. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Beta Glucan Plant Anti-oxidant. Deep penetrating. Helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Eye Contour Serum
Sodium PCA (and) Sodium Lactate Science Anti-aging. Humectant. Moisturizer. Part of skin's natural NMF. Tri-Active Moisturizer
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Science Anti-aging. Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Film former. Face Lift Serum
Sorbic Acid Plant Preservative. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Sorbitan Isostearate Science Humectant. Stabilizer. Emulsifier.
Steareth-20 Science Cleanser. Emulsifier. Eye Contour Serum
Sucrose Cocoate Nature Skin conditioning. Emollient. Surfactant. Emulsifier.
Sunflower Seed Wax Plant Protective. Vitamin E. Anti-oxidant. Prevents TEWL. Anti-inflammatory. Lip Enhancer Complex
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) Plant Anti-aging. Helps promote collagen levels, reduce melanin production and brighten skin. Helps repair the effects of UV damage.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Science Chelating agent. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Eye Contour Serum
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Nature Anti-oxidant. Helps combat free radical damage. Moisturizer. Eye Contour Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Tribehenin Plant Skin conditioner. Humectant. Forms a protective barrier on the skin. Lip Enhancer Complex
Troxerutin Nature Anti-oxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Eye Contour Serum
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Eye Contour Serum Face Lift Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract Plant Anti-oxidant. Combats free radicals. Anti-microbial. Skin brightener. Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser
Xanthan Gum Science Emulsifier. Surfactant. Stabilizer. Eye Contour Serum
Zea Mays (Corn) Propanediol Plant Emollient. Skin conditioner. Eye Contour Serum
Zingiber Officinalie (Ginger) Root Extract Plant Helps increase circulation. Anti-inflammatory. Antiseptic. Skin protective. Eye Contour Serum Face Lift Serum Tri-Active Moisturizer
Key Product
Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser Cell Rejuvenating Cleanser ⇒ view product
Face Lift Serum Face Lift Serum ⇒ view product
Tri-Active Moisturizer Tri-Active Moisturizer ⇒ view product
Eye Contour Serum Eye Contour Serum ⇒ view product
Lip Enhancer Complex Lip Enhancer Complex ⇒ view product
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