Stanley Jacobs MD Skin Care

Glossary

Need to better understand the role a particular ingredient plays in our formulas? Or better understand a general skin care term? In this section we do our best to provide you an ever expanding lists of skin care information you need to know.

Acetyl Glucosamine

A cell renewal agent that gently decouples surface skin cells making the skin soft and smooth.

Aloe Leaf Juice

A soothing wound healing agent

Argireline

Acetyl Hexapeptide a powerful peptide to help boost collagen synthesis, but also an important neuron cell mediator shown to inhibit neuron transmitter release much like the injectable alternatives without side effects.

Asafetida Extract

A natural extract that has skin tone evening effect to prevent and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Barley Extract

Vegetable based Ceramides to rebuild the barrier function of the skin. Helps make skin stronger and function younger.

Boswellia Serata Extract

Extracted from Frankincense is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent

Butterbur Extract

Anti-allergen via it’s anti-histamine and anti-leukotriene activity. It has an anti redness activity, by soothing sensitive skin.

Butylene Glycol

An humectant, moisture binding material

Caffeine

An anti-irritant on the surface of the skin. These anti-irritants are used to calm the skin from the constant exposure to environmental irritants like pollution, smoke, allergens.

Canola Sterols

Helps repair skin barrier function

Centella Asiatica

A collagen booster, skin firming agent

Chamomile Extract

Skin soothing agent that also give the product it’s great scent

Coleus Barbatus Root Extract

A skin differentiating agent. Helps ensure proper skin rebuilding over time.

Copolymer and Isohexadecane and Polysorbste 80

Thickener for the product

Cucumber extract

A soothing agent

Cyclopentasiloxane and PEG/PPG- 20/20 Dimthicone

an emulsifier to ensure stability of the product

Dimethicone and Dimethiconol and Polysilicone-11

Skin retexturizing agents that give the product it’s great feel.

Glycerin

A moisture binding agent.

Glycerrhetinic Acid

A powerful anti-inflammatory agent

Green Tea (EGCG)

Anti- Inflammatory, anti-oxidant

Hyaluronic Acid

A biotechnology produced mimic of the natural material found within our skin. A molecule of about 2million molecular weight that binds water over 1000 times it’s weight. This super sponge keeps the skin moist in all weathers.