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Yeast belongs to Bacteria, produced by budding. When a yeast breaks down carbohydrates through anaerobic repiration, alcohol and carbon dioxide are produced. Using this property, people have been using yeast for making beer, Makgeolli or bread. In the mean time, it can not only produce lots of skin-friendly amino acids but also contains much NMF(Natural Moisturizing Factor), effective for moisturizing and enhancing skin elasticity.

Rapeseed is a biennial plant which is a bright-yellow flowering in spring after enduring cold winter. Leaves, stems, seeds, flowers are all used for food. Oil from seeds, also called 'Canola oil' is a common ingredient of Western cuisine. It contains lots of oleic acid effective in moisturizing skin. The seed cake, by-product after squeezing oil, contributes to its anti-oxidative role due to vitamin E(tocopherol) and polyphenols. Also, it is reported that it blocks the synthesis of melanin and decomposition of collagen, resulting in physiologically beneficial effect on the skin.

Green-OL is oligomer of glycoprotein which we got after extracting and refining green tea leaves. This oligopeptide reduces the amount of tyrosinase in melanocytes, which supresses the synthesis of melanin. As a result, it has an positive effect on skin whitening. 

Damask rose is assumed that it is a hybrid between Rosa gallica and Rose Moschata in Asia and propagated through Syria, Fareastern Asia and to Europe. It has elegant scent, so it has been traditionally and widely used as ingredients for fragrance and cosmetic bath. Petals contain much more vitamin C than lemon or orange and also phenolic compouds such as quercetin and kaempferol. As a result, it effectively removes free radical and ROS. What's more, it is studied that damask rose also has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.

When snail's body is damaged, it cures for itself by secretng mucus substance. There is glycoprotein called 'Mucin' in the mucus, which is one of the components of skin, it helps skin tissues maintain the moisture. Furthermore, it has been observed that mucin has anti-bacteriial effect. We can guess that the protein part of Mucin has an anti-bacterial effect, because the effect disappears after treating protease. Also., Allantoin, another substance in the mucus of snail, plays an important role of soothing, tightening pore and Glycolic acid adjusts the pH of skin.

γ-PGA is polymer material converted from L-glutamate by Bacillus subtilis of Cheonggukjang. Anions of PGA attract water molecules , which results in activating NMF of our skin as well as blocking evaporation of moisture from skin. In the meantime, it deactivates hyaluronidase and has an effect on reducing itch and inflammation.

MC-Abios100 is a newly launched ‘100% natural preservative. This product is derived from 7 plants (magnolia, oregano and so on), each of which has a positive effect on eliminating Bacteria and Molds such as S.aureus, C.abicans and A,niger. By adding MC-Abios100 to cosmetic products, they can maintain fresh and clean condition and potential contamination is prevented. MC-Abios100 will satisfy consumers who are seeking for natural trend and safety in cosmetics.

Kelp is brown algae usaully found near the coast the Pacific of Korea, Japan, Sakhalin. In Korea, it has been used for cooking very often from the Three Kingdom Period. Especially, glutamic acid of kelp tastes umami, so it is widely used in many kinds of soup dishes. In oriental medicine, kelp is called 'Gonpo'. According to 'Donguibogam', gonpo relieves labor pains and abscess and makes rigid cysts softened. Large amount of mucus polysaccharides like alginic acid and laminarin complement water to our skin and form a layer of moisture on the skin, which prevents wrinkles or fine lines. Also, diverse vitamins and minerals act as co-factors necessary for enzymes in cells to divide.

Avocado is originated from where has Mediterranean climate of Mexico or South America, cultivated in California and region of South America. Avocado fruits contain 20% of fats, whose amount is much more than other fruits and vegetables. For this reason, it is called 'Butter Fruit' and used for making salad and other purpose. Most of the fat of avocado is unsaturated fatty acids, good for moisturizing because they block evaporation of moisture from our skin. Also, avocado has rich amount of vitamin A, B, E, β-carotene and minerals. Additionally, it is known that glutathione plays a role as an anti-oxidant.

Milk is excellent source of nutrition, and it is almost a super food because it contains lactic acid, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Lactic acid in milk serum is one of the NMFs in our skin and it has the ability to retain large amount of water, so it is helpful for moisturizing our skin. Also, it controls keratinization, which results in enforcing flexibility of the epidermis.

Marshmallow is a perennial plant originated from Asia and Europe. As its name, Althaea', came from 'altho : to cure', it is known that it is the most powerful medicinal mallow. The leaves help reduce swelling from a bee sting. The extract of dried leaves, flowers and roots alleviates stomatitis and gastritis. Especailly, roots have been used for treating burns, bites and skin inflammatory disease, which is related to the fact that it helps phagocytosis and supresses the propagation of microbial.

Ginseng is one of the most improtant and effective medicinal plant in oriental medicine. Red ginseng refers to the boiled, dried ginseng. During the stage of manufacturing red ginseng, some kinds of gindenosides are formed. Each ginsenosides has its own effect and complements other type of them. It is being studied that it contributes to preventing cancer and aging and acts as an anti-oxidant agent.

Iceplant is originated from Namiv Desert in South Africa and grows in Africa, Southwestern Austrailia and dry area of Western America. It is often called 'medical herb' because it is used for treating skin damage and moisturizing. It forms a variety of phytochemicals and natural functional substances. It has an anti-aging effect because it contains anti-oxidants such as flavonoids and carotenoids. Also, it has been observed that the moisture contents in epidermis was increased by iceplant squeeze.

Shea butter is vegetable fat and oil from African Shea tree and it has been used as folk remedies and moisturizer for a long time. Unlike other types of oil, shea butter is not saponized. For this reason, effective components such as vitamin E can function on the skin much better. Enriched vitamin E plays a role not only as a natural anti-oxidant but also anti-elastase helpful for thining stretchmarks. In addition, shea butter has a excellent moisturizing effect, so it is used to maintain moisture of our skin and hair.

Collagen is a fiber protein filing the space between cells of animal. A large amount of collagen exists in skin, catilage, bone, blood vessel wall and muscle. Especially, the connective tissue of skin is full of collagen and elastin fibers. 70% of dermis components is collagen fibers. As we get older, collagen synthesis is slower and exising collagens are decomposed, which results in skin aging. Collagen having small molecular weight invades skin more efficiently and helps rejuvinate damaged skin. As a result, the elasticity of skin is recovered and finally skin aging can be prevented.

Aloe vera is a perennial tropical plant originated from Africa. According to old medical books of Korea and China, it is described as 蘆薈 - a traditional medicine for curing skin diseases, abscess, ulcers and detoxification. Greek medicinal book introduced aloe as following : Spreading out aloe powder on damaged skin helps it cured and treating abscess and other skin disease. Monosaccharide, polysaccharide, amino acids(His, Arg, Ser, Gly etc) in aloe vera leaf are helpful for skin moisturizing. Especially, when applying leaf juice on the burned skin, the damaged skin gets moisture from it and recovers quickly .