ELIX-IR™

Aqua (and) Glycerin (and) Polygonum Aviculare Extract. ELIX-IR™ by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (IFF) protects dermis fibers from global sun damage (UV and infrared). This knotgrass extract is the elixir of youth to fight Infra’Aging™ (infrared-induced skin aging). It is rich in flavonoids. This botanical active & ecofriendly ingredient increases firmness, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and smoothens skin surface. It protects elastic fibers of papillary and reticular dermis from sun damage in order to prevent premature aging appearing after repeated sun exposure. It inhibits cathepsin G and protects tropoelastin & fibrillin-1. It provides an optimized skin elasticity and density. ELIX-IR™ is used in anti-aging skin-, anti-wrinkle skin-, day-, eye contour-, men’s-, sun- and after-sun care products. It is COSMOS registered and China compliant. It is awarded the Gold in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2013.