Magnesium Gluconate – The salt of gluconic acid

Manganese – It plays a role in collagen synthesis and skin moisturizing

Marshmallow, rich in calcium, soothes and heals the skin.

Matricaria chamomilla(German Chamomile) Flower: Anti-inflammatory, reduces redness, sedative in nature, promotes healing.

Matricaria recutica (German Blue Chamomile): Anti-inflammatory, reduces redness, sedative in nature, promotes healing.

Melanin – a water soluble form of melanin that can be formulated into a product as a free-radical scavenger

Melissa EO Essential Oil obtained from the Lemon Balm which has many healing and soothing propertiesMethylsulfonylmethane (MSM) aids in accelerating the healing process. Holds together molecules of blood proteins and amino acids, helps form the collagen that shapes tissues, synthesizes and activates thiamine, vitamin C, biotin, pantothenic acid, helps maintain the immune system, and is vital to maintaining acid / alkaline balance. It also assists with the removal of toxins and treats inflammation of joints or surface skin. MSM has also been shown to react to foreign proteins, such as venom and toxins injected by insects, by trapping them, neutralizing the poisons which in turn allows for harmless removal from the body resulting in milder reaction such as itching or irritation. A must for treating wounds when insects are present. MSM also contributes significantly to permeability and pliability properties of the skin allowing for greater penetration of healing ingredients.

Myrtciaria dubia (Camu Camu Fruit) CAMU-CAMU is a fruit from the Amazon forest very high in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a key structural protein of the skin. Adding vitamin C to a culture of skin cells (fibroblasts) dramatically increases the synthesis of collagen. Secondly, vitamin C is an antioxidant and can help reduce skin damage caused by free radicals. When Vitamin C is properly delivered to skin cells, it provides added support toward reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture. While oranges provide 500 to 4,000 ppm Vitamin C (or ascorbic acid), and acerola has assayed 16,000 to 172,000 ppm ascorbic acid, Camu-camu provides 21,000 to 500,000 ppm ascorbic acid or 2 to 3 grams per kilogram. In comparison, 30 times more Vitamin C is provided in Camu-camu plus 10 times more iron, 3 times more niacin and twice as much
riboflavin. Astoundingly enough, it also supplies 50% more phosphorous. Other phytochemicals present are bioflavonoid, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, niacin, protein, and thiamin in smaller amounts. The action and properties of Camu-camu are:
- Astringent
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Emollient
- Nutritive able to accumulate within cells for maximum effectiveness.
- Vital to the collagen synthesis process. Damage to collagen, elastin, cell membranes, nuclear constituents and proteoglycans is caused by UV radiation to the skin resulting in oxidative free radicals. Connective tissue breakdown and skin cancer can result. Feeds the skin topically to provide necessary levels of Vitamin C to protect against these detrimental agents.
- When applied in a topical manner, can provide up to 20 times more Vitamin C than found in food intake or supplements. Several studies have been done on the photo-protective effects of Vitamin C. UVB mediated sunburn cell formation was discovered to be significantly reduced and post UVB inflammation was reduced in those treated with topical Vitamin C.