Missha Super Aqua Anti-Trouble Formula Anti-Blemish Cream has a luxurious mix of natural herb extracts that help to prevent various types of skin troubles by promoting the healing and repair of damaged skin cells, controlling acne and skin troubles, moisturizing, and nourishing the skin with antioxidants that strengthen its ability to defy premature aging.
Anti-Blemish Cream to Keep Skin Clear and Radiant.
Missha Super Aqua Anti-Trouble Formula Anti-Blemish Cream delivers dramatically clear and radiant skin by removing the traces of skin troubles and rejuvenating the skin.
Dermatologist-tested and developed by the leading brand in Korea, this anti-blemish cream is ideal for:
- Easing and soothing irritated and inflamed skin;
- Reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentations and dark spots due to acne and other types of inflammations;
- Promoting the healing and reducing the appearance of damaged skin tissues on the skin ‘s surface as a result of acne and inflammations;
- Improving dull complexion; and,
- Getting rid of skin troubles in advance that are either caused by stress, disturbed moisture balance, and bacterial infections, among the others.
Missha Super Aqua Anti-Trouble Formula Anti-Blemish Cream relies on a rich blend of the natural Oriental, Swiss Alpine, and African herb extracts to deliver such myriad benefits for the skin.
It is also enriched with the acne-fighting Salicylic Acid, which gets rid of pore-clogging impurities; Azelaic Acid, which kills bacteria and fungi that irritate the skin; Vitamin E, which offers strong antioxidant protection on the skin’s epidermis; and, botanical actives, and leaves your skin nourished, healthy, and protected from skin blemishes.
Natural Herb Extracts in Missha Super Aqua Anti-Trouble Formula Anti-Blemish Cream.
Remove Traces of Skin Troubles and Rejuvenate the Skin.
- Centella Asiatica Extract enriched with Madeccasoside ingredients.
It improves redness and eliminates the traces of skin troubles by healing the lesions and inflammations while helping the skin to rejuvenate, thereby preventing the development of scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentations.
The enriched Madeccasoside ingredients refer to pentacyclic triterpenoid glycosides, which are isolated from Centella Asiatica Extracts. They help to increase collagen synthesis, improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity, reduce the capacity of dermal matrix-degrading enzymes, which help to prevent the skin from premature aging.1
- Licorice Root Extract. Lightens acne scars and hyperpigmentations, as it helps to protect skin from darkening by reducing melanin formation.
Antioxidant and Prevent Skin Troubles.
- Rooiboos Tea. A powerfully effective African tea, it fights, controls, and prevents acne, and protects skin from free radical damage.1
- Gentian Extract. It stops the growth of the underlying fungus and bacteria that cause the acne or skin inflammation, and heals the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.2
- Mistletoe Extract. A powerful antioxidant, it soothes and relieves skin troubles to minimize irritation on sensitive skin and prevent prolonged and more severe breakouts by assisting the purging of the impurities that cause the inflammations from the skin cells.
- Yarrow Extract. Known for its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and healing properties, it helps to soothe irritated skin, reduce skin inflammations and redness, as well as reduce the flakes in dry skin.
- Pine Essential Oil. It helps to treat itch, pimples, eczema, skin diseases, and poor skin, and give a balanced, smooth, renewed, and shiny skin.3
Ease and Soothe Tired and Inflamed Skin.
- Mugwort Extract. Soothes inflamed skin and suppresses melanin production.
- Jasmine Flower/Leaf Extract. Soothes, conditions, and moisturizes the skin.
Moisturize, Smooth, and Soften the Skin.
- Shea Butter. Extracted from the nuts of the Shea Tree, Shea Butter contains five (5) principal fatty acids, i..e, Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic, Linoleic, and Arachidic, which make it an excellent natural skin moisturizer; triterpene acetates and cinnamates that demonstrated their anti-inflammatory and healing properties, plus Vitamins A and E that help to protect the skin from free radical damage or premature aging.4,5
- Arnica Extract. Alcoholic, glycolic, and mainly oily extract of the Arnica blossom, it helps to improve the appearance of dry skin by reducing the flakes, provides anti-inflammatory effect on the skin’s epidermis, and improves blood circulation, which enhances skin tone.6
Who Needs Missha Super Aqua Anti-Trouble Formula Anti-Blemish Cream?
Missha Super Aqua Anti-Trouble Formula Anti-Blemish Cream is ideal for all skin types, especially for blemish-prone skin.
References:
1Loretta Lewis. Drinking Rooibos Tea for Acne. http://www.narticle.com/drinking-rooibos-tea-for-acne/ Accessed: August 14, 2011.
2Madeccasoside. Melbourne Dermatology Skin Care. http://www.treatment-skincare.com/Centella-Asiatica/Madecassoside.html Accessed: August 12, 2011.
3Health Benefits of Pine Essential Oil. http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/natural-essential-oils/health-benefits-of-pine-essential-oil.html Accessed: August 14, 2011.
4Shea Butter Scientific Information. http://www.agbangakarite.com/science_bulksheabutter.php Accessed: August 14, 2011.
5Healing Shea. http://www.shearadiance.com/healing-shea/ Accessed: August 14, 2011.
6Arnica Extract (Flores Arnicae, Arnica Montana). http://www.skin-beauty.com/arexflorarar.html Accessed: August 13, 2011.
WATER (Aqua).
Solvent.
GLYCERIN.
Obtained from the combination of water and fat from vegetable oil, it draws moisture into the skin, which is especially helpful to relieve skin from dryness and keep it hydrated.
BUTYLENE GLYCOL.
Anti-microbial agent. Prevents humidity and crystallization of insoluble components in the product.
BEHENYL ALCOHOL.
Natural vegetable source long chain fatty acid alcohol. Thickener, stabilizer, co-emulsifier, imparts a soft velvety feel to the skin.1
HYDROGENATED C6-14 OLEFIN POLYMERS.
Occlusive skin-conditioning agent.2
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE.
A volatile silicone-based emollient and skin-conditioning agent that gives skin a slippery feeling to the touch and acts as a mild water repellent by forming a protective barrier on the skin and quickly evaporates to the air after delivering its nutrients to the skin.3
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (Shea Butter).
Extract from the nuts of the Shea Tree, it nourishes and moisturizes skin with fatty acids, sterols, and Vitamins A, E, and F, which helps to restore the skin’s moisture-retention capacity and elasticity and give skin antioxidant protection.
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
Vegetable-derived emulsifier and opacifier.
SILICA.
Helps in collagen formation.
PETROLATUM.
Forms a moisturizing barrier over the skin that acts as a shield it from damage and moisture loss. It also accelerates the healing of damaged skin tissues and prevents the entry of germs and viruses into the skin.
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE.
A silicone-based skin-conditioning agent and emollient.4
PARAFFIN.
Forms an oil protective film which act to reduce moisture loss and preserve the lips’ moisture.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL.
Moisturizes and enhances the penetration of active ingredients.
OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE.
Emollient.
XYLITOL.
Humectant.
PEG-90 DIISOSTEARATE.
Completely water-soluble emollient.5
TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
Sunscreen.
SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE.
Natural emulsifier derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid.6
STEARYL ALCOHOL.
Compound derived from stearic acid. Emulsion stabilizer. Emollient. Surfactant.7
SORBITAN STEARATE.
Surfactant and emulsifying agent produced by reacting the polyol, sorbitol with fatty acids (stearic, lauric, oleic, and palmitic acids).8
TRIDECETH-12.
Surfactant.
PHENOXYETHANOL. A glycol ether. Anti-microbial.
METHYL PARABEN.
Anti-irritant, water-soluble anti-microbial agent.
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE.
Antioxidant.
DIMETHICONE.
Silicon-based skin-protector, prevents water loss by creating a hydrating barrier on skin.
CENTELLA ASIATICA (Centella) EXTRACT.
Herb extract that helps skin maintain elasticity compact, strengthen skin and increase its protection capability.
SORBITOL.
Sugar alcohol that acts as a humectants, i.e., it helps to attract water and binds moisture to the skin, and conditioning agent.
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER.
A non-toxic thickener suitable for use in formulations, which demand superior appearance, exceptional clarity, smooth flow (shear-thinning) and suspending or stabilizing properties. It delivers effective performance across a broad pH range, with greatest viscosity efficiency at pH 5.0.9
TRIETHANOLAMINE.
ph adjuster.
PROPYL PARABEN.
Anti-fungal and anti-microbial.
4-TERPINEOL.
A highly-purified active fraction of tea tree oil. It inhibits hostile skin flora without irritation or allergens.
AZELAIC ACID.
Derived from oleic acid, it lightens skin tone, helps protect skin from comedones, i.e., blackheads and whiteheads, and acne by stopping the growth of bacteria and clearing the pores of debris.
POLYSILICONE-11.
Film-former.
PHYTOSTEROLS.
Cholesterol-like substances from plants that promote cellular repair.
LECITHIN.
A naturally-occuring mixture of stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids, helps to improve the appearance of dry skin and create an emulsion.
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZINATE (Licorice Root) EXTRACT.
Helps to detoxify, brighten, and lighten skin, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots by blocking the activity of Tyrosinase, the enzyme that is responsible for the pigmentation process.
BETA-SITOSTEROL.
A plant sterol, or phytosterol that helps to protect skin from acne because of its anti-microbial property and acts as an emulsifier.
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE.
Emollient.
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE.
A mixed trimester of glycerin, caprylic, and capric acids. It calms and softens skin. Light-textured, rapidly-absorbing and highly skin-compatible emollient and highly-dispersing agent.
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE.
Emulsifier.
DIOSPYROS KAKI (Kaki/Persimmon) EXTRACT.
Derived from the fruit that originates from Indonesia and is now found across the Mediterranean. Of all the fruits, it is one of the richest sources of energy. It contains age-control benefits, comforts, and replenishes the skin.
GENTIANA LUTEA (Gentian) ROOT EXTRACT.
Derived from the root extracts of a yellow, Alpine-native herb, it provides anti-inflammatory and antibacterial protection to skin.
PINUS SYLVESTRIS (Scot’s Pine) BUD EXTRACT.
Antiseptic. Helps to relieve stress.10
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (Green Tea) LEAF EXTRACT.
Cleanses the skin as it protects it from free radical damage.
ASPALATHUS LINEARIS (Rooibos) LEAF EXTRACT.
Skin-conditioning agent.11
ALCOHOL DENAT.
Disinfects the skin and prepares it for cleansing and treatment.
SALICYLIC ACID.
Exfoliates the accumulated dead skin cells that trap the excess oils, cause skin inflammations, and make the skin appear dull.
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (Yarrow) EXTRACT .
A clear, brown-green liquid with a faint herbal odor, it helps to enhance the appearance of dry, damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring the skin’s suppleness.12
CERAMIDE-3.
Helps to improve the skin’s moisture barrier to enhance the skin’s moisture-retention ability and protect skin from dryness.
ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM (Mugwort) EXTRACT.
Oil-rich extract that helps to condition skin.
ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT.
A dark brown clear liquid derived from the extract of Arnica Montana flower, it enhances the appearance of skin by reducing flaking and restoring its suppleness. Also protects skin from inflammations.13
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (Jasmine) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT.
Soothes, conditions and moisturizes the skin.
UURON-CHA EKISU.
Antioxidant.
BUTYL PARABEN.
Natural, non-irritating, safe, and organic anti-fungal and antibacterial.
ETHYL PARABEN.
Anti-fungal.
ISOBUTYLPARABEN.
Antimicrobial.
VISCUM ALBUM (Mistletoe) LEAF EXTRACT.
A rich source of ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, and other antioxidants, it protects skin from free radicals. Also acts to conditions and soothe irritated skin. Helps to protect skin from wrinkles, bacterial infections, and inflammations.
SILVER.
References:
1Behenyl Aclohol. http://www.theherbarie.com/Behenyl-Alcohol-pr-85.html Accessed: July 17, 2011.
2 Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=719561 Accessed: August 14, 2011.
3ErinP. Cyclopentasiloxane. Updated: December 31, 2005. http://truthinaging.com/ingredients/cyclopentasiloxane Accessed: August 8, 2011.
4Sorbitan Stearate. http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_details.php?ingredient_id=407 Accessed: July 9, 2011.
5 Hydramol™ esters. http://www.lubrizol.com/PersonalCare/Products/EssentialEsters/HydramolEsters/default.html Accessed: August 14, 2011.
6Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (SLL). http://www.ingredientstodiefor.com/item.php?item_id=200 Accessed: August 14, 2011.
7Stearyl Alcohol. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=706325 Accessed: August 14, 2011.
8Sorbitan Stearate. http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_details.php?ingredient_id=407 Accessed: July 9, 2011.
9Safe and Effective: The Ingredients in Skin MD Natural. http://www.skinmdnatural.com/shielding-lotion/ingredients.html Accessed: July 12, 2011.
10Pine Oil. http://www.100pureessentialoils.com/pine-oil.html Accessed: August 14, 2011.
11Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient.php?ingred06=700561 Accessed: August 14, 2011.
12Achillea Millefolium Extract. http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_details.php?ingredient_id=89 Accessed: July 8, 2011.
13Arnica Montana Flower Extract. http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_details.php?ingredient_id=1239 Accessed: July 8, 2011.
