INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Every EMK Formula Nourishes Skin With The Best Essences From Nature.

Our ancestors have used plants and herbs for centuries to benefit their health.

EMK focuses its skin and ingredient research on the aging process and the elements that are vital in helping mature skin look like healthy, radiant, young looking skin. Then we create synergies between natural, potent botanical and vegetal ingredients and our Bioplacenta® and Synercell® delivery system to enhance skin’s absorption for optimal energizing results.

Our formulas contain targeted ingredients that act on the key signs of youth including skin clarity, smooth texture, suppleness, firm tone, fine lines, wrinkles, even skin tone, and lift.

Our products contain over 60 specially selected natural fruit and plant essential extracts sourced from organic farms whenever possible. EMK makes skin appear more radiant, as if infused with new life.

SHEA BUTTER

The skin superfood has phytosterols, antioxidant vitamins E and D, allantoin and vitamin A to help treat blemished skin, dryness, and wrinkles as it fights free radicals.

LICORICE ROOT

A natural skin brightener and lightening botanical, it’s helpful for diminishing visible age discolorations for more youthful clarity.

CUCUMBER

Stimulating caffeine and ascorbic acid in cucumbers help firm puffy looking eyes and refresh the eye area for a more awake, youthful appearance.

Rosemary

Superb toning and antibacterial benefits help balance skin's natural oil secretions and minimize the appearance of large pores.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass essence contains Vitamin A that benefits blemish prone skin. It is astringent so it makes skin look tighter, toned, and clearer.

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Still the most clinically proven effective anti-aging ingredient and recommended by physicians and dermatologists for increased firmness and wrinkle diminishment.

Vitamin C

Antioxidant benefits and the ability to help collagen synthesis make Vitamin C a vital skin health molecule. It combats and may help prevent UV skin damage.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant and natural skin moisturizer that helps protect skin from free radical damage from UV radiation. This helps diminish the appearance of skin discolorations, lines, and wrinkles.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K helps reduce the noticeability of under eye darkness and discoloration that results in a tired, aged appearance. It's beneficial for skin bruises also.

Mango Seed Butter

Rich in Omega 9, firming Vitamin C, and damage fighting Vitamin A, Mango is excellent to help restore skin and prevent dryness.

Sage Leaf

Stimulating sage is a skin spa favorite for its antibacterial, antiseptic, and oxygenating properties. Vitamin A and Calcium enhance daily renewal.

Avocado

The caratenoids and moisturizing Omega 9 fatty acid present in avocado help protect skin from environmental damage and pollution.

Ginger

An excellent detoxifier, Ginger contains approximately 40 antioxidant compounds that help fight free radicals that lead to an aged appearance.

Mulberry

Mulberry has the effect of making skin appear brighter and smoother because it supports skin’s natural enzymes in combating hyper-pigmentation.

Apricot Kernel

The oil is light and gentle and used to balance, nourish, and lubricate the skin. It is rich in the essential fatty acid, Omega 6 to smooth skin's texture and provide hydration.

Hyaluronic Acid

The mega power moisture binder replenishes skin's vital hydration and holds it in to help prevent dryness and plump up lines and wrinkles for a younger appearance.

Sea Kelp

Algae makes essential skin minerals, including magnesium, selenium, and zinc, more available to the skin for beautiful revitalization. Excellent for antioxidant support.

Collagen

Collagen from marine extracts helps smooth lines and wrinkles as it rejuvenates skin's plump, smooth, hydrated tone.

Cocoa Bean

Cocoa Bean is high in antioxidants that fight off free radicals and rich with fatty acids that hydrate skin and help promote restoration. Naturally stimulating for skin revitalization.

Mimosa Tenuiflora

Known as Tepescohuite, an extract from a tree bark, Mimosa is valued in skin care for its anti microbial, skin renewing benefits. It is high in protective and nourishing micronutrients such as zinc, copper, and magnesium. It helps protect from environmental damage.

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil

Known for decades in Tibet as the secret 'beauty berry', this natural superfood fruit oil is rich in Omegas 3,6,9, and the precious Omega 7 that supports skin’s natural collagen.

Jojoba Seed Oil

This wonderfully moisturizing omega rich vegetal oil helps to balance skin’s oil and moisture level and create smooth, soft texture and the look of youthful glow.

Chamomile

The known skin calmer that is gentle enough for babies is also a natural hair and skin brightener. It contains nourishing Alpha-Bisabolol.

Peptides

A patented peptide of four amino acids bonded to a fatty acid group helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles by enhancing natural hyaluronic acid.

Vanilla

Rich in Vitamin B6, Niacin, and Thiamine, Vanilla helps nourish, smooth, and soften skin as it combats free radicals and helps protect from pollutants.

Sage Seeds

Lignans in Sage Seed Oil help reduce skin water retention that results in puffiness and slack tone. The high content of Omega 3 is superb for skin vitality.

Aloe Vera

Used to help soothe severely dry and irritated skin, Aloe is a superb hydrator and toner so it leaves skin soft, supple, and firmed.

Spearmint

This aromatic, delicious botanical contains salicylic acid, a natural skin purifier that is excellent for acne prone and blemished skin. Unlike harsh drying chemicals, it keeps skin calm and soothes irritations.

Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot helps condition skin and protect from oxidative stress caused by free radicals that increase with aging. It has natural antimicrobial benefits so it helps protect skin from symptoms that may occur from bacterial absorption and pollution.

Oat Kernel Extract

Oat extract absorbs excess oil and softens skin tone. It helps prevent clogged pores that can lead to blackheads and blemishes.

Lime Tree Flower

The astringent, antibacterial extract has a high content of flavonoids or water-soluble plant pigments that attract and capture microbes to purify skin as it firms and tones. Helps decrease the appearance of large pores.

Grape Seed

Grape Seed Oil has toning, astringent qualities that help slack, aged skin tone look firmer. It is naturally beneficial for reducing the appearance of dark circles.

Apple

Natural apple smells delicious and is a rich source of Vitamin A, the top skin rejuvenator. In addition, Vitamin C and copper help improve skin’s natural renewal.

Sunflower Seed

Extremely beneficial for the sensitive under eye area, Sunflower smoothes skin and reduces uneven skin texture with Vitamin E and Omega 6.

Sorgo

It is an excellent source of thiamin, Vitamin B6, riboflavin, potassium, iron, magnesium, and manganese- minerals and vitamins that to strengthen and nourish skin.

Garden Cress Sprouts

Phytonutrients with antioxidants help protect skin from free radical formation caused by UV exposure and environmental assault.

Non-GMO Corn

Corn is a natural oil absorber with minerals, Vitamin A, and amino acids to help boost skin’s revitalization and keep it vibrant and smooth.

Soy

Rich in proteins and antioxidant vitamins, natural, hydrating Soy helps make skin look brighter. Oleic acid and lecithin smooth and hydrate to enhance suppleness.

Brown Algae

Vitamin C, Alginic acid, and vital skin minerals help increase hydration and light exfoliation to keep skin looking more vibrant.

Coconut

It penetrates deeply into the skin to intensely hydrate and attract protein molecules that help to support skin's healthy collagen layer.

Wheat Germ

Rich in zinc that plays a crucial role in skin’s natural renewal process. Zinc also helps prevent irritation, extreme dryness, and flaking.

Seabuckthorn

Known for decades in Tibet as the secret 'beauty berry', this natural superfood fruit oil is rich in Omegas 3,6,9, and the precious Omega 7 collagen booster.

Lemon Peel

The antioxidant alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates the upper layers of the skin to reveal new, radiantly glowing looking skin.

Clove Leaves

Stimulating oil of clove is beneficial for irritation and naturally energizes skin. It deeply moisturizes dry skin.

Palm Seed

It provides deep moisturizing and nourishment for dry, sensitive skin with essential fatty acids and Vitamin K.

Almond

Almond extract cleanses and eliminates skin toxins for increased clarity. Its high content of protein, antioxidant Vitamin E, and Omega 3 fatty acids improve radiance.

Elastin

The 'spring' element found in the skin dermis is a vital source of suppleness and resilience. Aged, slack skin tone is the result of damaged elastin.

Star Anise

Encourages beautifully smooth, lineless looking skin. Antioxidants help protect skin from UV damage and tannins are astringent to help tighten tone.

Shitake Mushroom

A rich source of natural brightening Kojic Acid, Shitake Mushroom helps diminish the look of uneven skin tone as it soothes and visibly enhances firmness.

Tea Tree Leaf

Gentle and highly potent antibacterial essence is a superb pore purifier and helps to clear and protect skin from pore clogging bacteria that causes breakouts.

Salicylic Acid

The natural Beta Hydroxy Acid from willow tree bark is a potent exfoliant that penetrates deeply into pores to help dissolve clogged residue. It dries out oil prone areas to help keep skin clear.

Lotus Flower

Rich in antioxidant Vitamin C, strengthening Vitamin B complex, and anti-aging Vitamin A, Lotus has been shown to help protect skin from environmental and UV damage.

Argan Oil

This antioxidant oil is shown to help protect skin from UV damage and restore rough, aged, leathery skin to its smooth, supple glowing condition.

Rapeseed

With Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in addition to Alpha Linoleic Acid, Rapeseed is deeply hydrating and contains antioxidant Vitamin E and Vitamin C.

Black Olive

Olive oil contains antioxidants including Vitamin A, polyphenols, and phytosterols. Vitamin E in Black Olive Oil helps prevent free radical damage.

Safflower

One of the richest sources of the vital skin fatty acid, Safflower also has linoleic acid to greatly improve skin's smooth, soft texture. These combine with natural skin oils to unclog pores and reduce skin flare-ups. The beautiful regenerator brings youthful glow.

Rosehip

Full of beauty boosting Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Omega fatty acids 3 and 6, Rose Hip helps diminish visible discolorations due to UV exposure.

Reishi Mushroom

This herbal mushroom is a natural stimulant that helps tone skin and make it appear smooth and glowing. It’s an excellent antioxidant that is helpful in creating the look of less lined skin.

Geranium

The beautiful aromatic flower essence packs many anti-aging, skin-rejuvenating benefits. Naturally anti-bacterial, it can reach deeply into pores to help prevent toxins from building into blemishes or acne.

Sulphur

This mild antiseptic helps disinfect skin and dry out blemishes by pushing out dead cells, dirt, and oils that clog pores. Helps refine skin tone and reduce oiliness.

Zinc

Known to combat acne-causing bacteria and quiet skin that looks angry and feels uncomfortable. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps support revitalization.

Camphor

Rejuvenates skin with its antioxidant and astringent qualities. Tightens the pores and makes skin look clearer and remain purer by minimizing oils and impurities.

Flaxseed Oil

This oil is beneficial for even the most troubling skin conditions. Omega fatty acids moisturize and make skin feel smooth and hydrated.

Biotin

Part of the B Complex of vitamins, Biotin is beneficial for skin, nails, and hair. It strengthens, moisturizes, and helps relieve dry, cracked skin.

B6

B6 helps prevent the production of excess sebum that leads to clogged pores and potential blemishes and acne.

B12

B12 is beneficial for skin that is blemished, and it relieves and soothes overly dry skin. It provides a protective moisture barrier to help prevent effects of environmental pollution.

Ginseng

Rich in phyto nutrients, Ginseng is a powerful anti-aging ingredient. It helps give skin a brighter, younger, firmer looking appearance. Ginseng has been shown beneficial for UV damage.

Meadowfoam

The emollient-rich, non-greasy plant oil provides a protective moisture barrier to keep skin hydrated even during exposure to environmental stress.

24K Gold

Gold contains ions that can help stimulate circulation that promotes oxygenation and the secretion of waste. Its perceived brightening action makes skin appear lighter.

Bearberry

The natural Arbutin ingredient from the Uva Ursi, or Bearberry, plant is shown in research to be effective for brightening and evening out skin tone.

Copper

Helps to promote the skin’s natural level of elastin and collagen – the two vital essentials for firm, resilient, smoother looking skin.

Silver

Traditionally used to fight infection, silver is helpful for soothing and protecting skin after facials or waxing because it keeps bacteria at bay.

Marigold

This is an age old skin remedy for skin itchiness or redness from allergies. Known as Calendula, it is soothing on skin and has powerful rejuvenating compounds.