Prescription Skincare Line

The eight magical ingredients of the CRV-8 complex include:

1. Citric Acid – The AHA/Exfoliator
   The Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA) in the CR-8 complex is citric acid, which is gentle while also being an antioxidant. Citric Acid exfoliates the upper layers of dead skin cells, helping to increase cell turnover and reverse visible signs of photodamage. Studios have also shown that topical therapy including AHA has been shown to be effective in improving unwanted changes that occur as part of the ageing process.
2. Resveratrol – The Antioxidant
   Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin and helps fight the visible effects of photoaging and inflammation, improving the overall appearance of skin. Resveratrol also has antioxidant properties, thus can protect against oxidative damage associated with the effects of free radicals and UV radiation on the skin, and it slows down the process of photoaging of the skin.
3. Hyaluronic Acid – The Hydrator
   The key molecule involved in skin moisture is hyaluronic acid that has a unique capacity in retaining water. Hyaluronic Acid is a hydration attracting molecule that occurs naturally in the skin. It helps bind water, holding 1000x its weight in water to lock moisture in the skin which in turn helps the skin appear plumper and smoother.
4. Peptides – The Protein Builder
   Palmitoyl peptides are amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins needed by the skin to help the renewal process. They are essential during the skin recovery process post-treatments. The modified formation of these small peptides have potential anti-aging functions.
5. Licorice Root – The Brightener
   Licorice root improves the appearance of hyperpigmentation and uneven tone, combating the effects of photoaging. It has also been shown to effectively shorten healing time by helping to provide anti-inflammatory-like properties to the skin, such as soothing and hydration.
6. Murumuru Butter – The Soother
   Murumuru Seed butter is an anti-inflammatory ingredient which protects the skin’s moisture barrier and seals in hydration. It has incredible moisturizing properties and provides photoprotective capabilities that can be linked to anti-aging effects in the skin. It has been shown to block UVB rays in addition to its emollient and antioxidant properties causing alliterative effects that the previous ingredients all address.
7. Hydroxyproline – The Collagen Protector
   Hydroxyproline is a major component of not only the CRV-8 complex but also of collagen itself. Research has shown that in collagen with increased hydroxyproline, the structural stability of collagen itself increases during thermal testing making it more resistant to breaking down and that thermal unfolding occurs more readily in portions of collagen with lower hydroxyproline concentrations.
8. Whey Protein – The Collagen Booster
   Whey Protein is the final key ingredient which makes it possible for the formulation and topicals to be as effective as possible. It is a polypeptide rich in amino acids, which are the building blocks of new skin regeneration. It helps boost skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin, helping it appear more plump.

The ingredients used in the formulation of the CRV-8 complex all have strong merits when used individually. Their ability to protect, rejuvenate, and strengthen the skin have all been well explored and the moisturizing capabilities present give users a chance to utilize a product that is complementary with common aesthetic procedures, both pre and post-treatments, to ensure healthy skin that will leave them feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and younger looking.