Chirally Correct Cosmetic Formulations

The importance of Chirality was first recognized in the laboratory of the famous chemist Louis Pasteur in 1848. The word "Chirality" is derived from the Greek word chir, which means "hand". It refers to a mirror image phenomenon frequently found in nature, e.g., human hands, eyes and feet are identical opposites, or mirror images, of each other.

Right,  Left or Both?
The human body is selective about which "part" of a given compound it can put to use and which is useless, or even harmful. Simply put, only the correct shape works. Imagine squinting through the lens of a high-power microscope at the two halves of a molecule. Chirally Correct  Technology can separate a molecule into two halfs. One half is able to form a perfect bond with the skin's cells (or cell receptors), while leaving the other, ineffective half, behind. When only the effective side of the molecule is used, it guarantees that each ingredient will have the greatest targeted benefits possible. Chirally correct molecules also dramatically cuts down the potential for any adverse reactions. The human body recognizes natural, but does not recognize artificial chemicals.  Right sided molecules are referred to as D  and Left sided molecules are L. Combined D and L molecules are called a racemic mix.

Why Chirally Correct Fomulations are so important:
Thalidomide is the notorious drug that caused heartbreaking birth defects in the early 60's. It was prescribed for morning sickness to pregnant women. After splitting the drug into D and L in 1979, scientists  discovered that only the L form caused fetal deformities, while the D form and the racemic DL form both were equally sedative. The drug had always been prescribed in its racemic form, which contained the L molecule responsible for birth defects. Scientists speculate that if they had chirally purified the drug, by removing the L form, Thalidomide might have been safe.

Why is Chirally Correct better than natural?
To put it simply, chemicals cause stress because they are not natural to our skin or body. Chemicals are often not recognized or utilized properly by the skin or the body. An example would be Lactic acid. Synthetic Lactic acid contains both the D and the L molecule. The body (and skin) only recognizes the L form. Natural Lactic acid contains only the L form, which is the one the body can use. It's obviously better to use the natural L form - why would you use the form in which one half of the molecules are ineffective? It is the same with vitamin E. Natural vitamin E is D-alpha Tocopherol. Synthetic vitamin E is DL alpha Tocopherol. The body can only use the D form. With the DL form you have half the molecules that are either worthless or can cause an allergic reaction. Artificial color and artificial fragrances (or flavors in food) are often not recognized by the body. This causes stress to our systems because the body doesn't know how to react to these ingredients and often stores them in an organ or fat. Over years these chemicals can accumulate and reach a toxic level. In short, they pollute our bodies and/or our skin.

How to Identify Chirally Correct Ingredients on the Labels:
When a product is Chirally Correct, it means that it contains only the molecules with the ability to give the desired results.   Look at the ingredient list of any of the skin care treatment products you are currently using and see if they contain any Chirally Correct ingredients.

Indications: "L"-"left" molecule, "D" - "right" molecule

·         L - Alpha Lecithin
   antioxidant, emollient, & antibacterial

·         L - Arbutin  
melanin inhibitor reduces spots, melasma, & hyperpigmentation

·         L - Ascorbic Acid
   photo protective, collagen stimulating, & antioxidant

·         L - Lactic Acid
   speeds skin's metabolism, softens, exfoliates, & strengthens cell walls

·         L - Retinol A
   patented, uses benefits of retinoic acid (reduction of fine lines and acne) to penetrate without irritation

 

 

 

 

·         D - Alpha Tocopherol
   antioxidant, heals & repairs damaged tissues

·         D - Beta Fructan
   found in plants, helps skin to self-moisturize

·         D - Beta Glucosamine
   bolsters the skin's ability to moisturize, strengthen, & defend itself

·         EGF Epidermal Growth Factor
   stimulates new cell growth & repairs UV-damaged skin

·         D-20 Heavy Water  
  reduces cellular stress, protects against bacteria, viruses, & radiation

·         PBN - Spin Trap
   uses free radicals to feed cellular growth, to attain more youthful and healthy skin

Chirally Correct Technology forms the basis of our all natural skin care treatment products and is why our products are more active and effective than most.  Using only the effective side of the molecule guarantees that each ingredient has the greatest targeted benefits possible. Chirally correct  ingredients are safe cosmetics as rarely will they react unfavorably with your skin. Your skin will look healthy, soft, feeling younger and fresher than you've ever experienced before.