Alternative Collection

The Alternative Plus Collection by Sea of Spa

This line targets mature skin, and is designed to stop the aging process resulting from lengthy exposure to the sun and the elements.

An alcohol free line, based on a unique combination of Dead Sea minerals and an optimal compound of vitamins, such as A, B, E, F, omega 3, the magical hazelnut, extracts of seaweed and zinc. These ingredients supply moisture to the skin and provide a high level of protection.

The line's formulas are made up of natural moisturizing ingredients that protect the skin from free radicals, daily environmental and time damage. They improve the stability and suppleness of the skin. The line contains radiation filters, and being alcohol free they provide the skin with a fresh, healthy and radiant look. The moisturizing preparations in the Alternative Plus Collection are ideal for use as a make-up base.

Alternative Plus Products

• Active Light Moisture Cream - SPF 15
• Active Eye and Décolleté
• Active Nourishing Night Cream
• Active Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream - SPF 15
• Age Control Vitamin Serum, 44 capsules
• Facial Serum
• Eye Serum

Active Light Moisture Cream (Normal to Oily Skin)

A light texture and rapidly absorbed hydrating cream, designed to treat the causes of dryness and lend your skin all-day moisture and beauty. Enriched with hyaluronic acid to enhance moisture absorption, soothing hamamelis and hydrating Dead Sea minerals. Contains nourishing olive oil and energizing, moisture retaining saccharides and vitamin E that is active against free radicals, as well as sun screen (SPF 15).

1.7 fl oz / 50ml $47.80

Active Eye and Décolleté (for all skin types)

An exceptionally light-textured cream designed to protect those delicate areas that naturally have very little protection - the eye contours and the décolleté. The cream firms and deeply hydrates - providing a firmer and smoother skin texture. It contains nourishing olive and borage seed oil, hydrating Dead Sea minerals, hylluronic acid to enhance moisture absorption, soothing hamamelis, allantoin, and vitamin C which provides the skin suppleness and helps delay the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

1.7 fl oz / 50ml $47.80

Active Nourishing Night Cream

This highly effective nourishing cream provides maximum protection from harmful environmental influences and produces an immediate improvement in the appearance of the skin. The cream has a high concentration of vitamin C that encourages and stimulates renewal of skin collagen. This exceptionally effective advanced formula is enriched with moisturizing and soothing agents, olive oil, wheat germ and vitamin E to rejuvenate the skin.

1.7 fl oz / 50ml $51.80

Active Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream (Dry & Extra Dry Skin, SPF 15)

This cream is designed to help prevent the signs of time and promote a younger-looking complexion. By treating the causes of dryness, this advanced deep moisturizer rejuvenates your complexion, improves skin texture and provides instant radiance. It contains olive oil for extra protection, hydrating Dead Sea minerals, hyluronic acid to enhance moisture absorption, soothing hamameis, energizing and moisture retaining saccharides, as well as vitamin E that is active against free radicals, as well as sunscreen (SPF 15).

1.7 fl oz $52.90

Age Control Vitamin Serum (44 capsules)

These unique capsules for nourishing facial and neck skin are made up of a unique and innovative formula that contains vitamins A, E, F, omega 3, pure Ginseng extract, vital fatty acids, and nourishing - moisturizing components. This new formula firms the skin and provides it with elasticity, reinforces the natural energies of the cutaneous barrier, and prevents new wrinkles. It gives the skin a young, healthy and supple look.

Take one capsule a day for 44 days. It is recommended to repeat the cycle every six months.

1.7 fl oz $64.90

Active Face Serum

A remarkable rich formula of active ingredients for skin pampering and helping to reduce the visible signs of aging. This powerful anti-aging treatment, the active facial serum, rejuvenates the skin's complexion, improves the skin's texture and elasticity. The special blend of hydrating Dead Sea minerals, moisture retaining saccharides, vitamins E, F, and C, marine algae and green tea, protect the skin and act as an antioxidant while helping the skin maintain its natural moisture balance. The face serum rebuilds skin cells and fights off free radicals. Contains UVB sunscreen.

Use on a daily basis - morning and night, apply to cleansed skin on the face as well as on the neck, then follow with either day or night cream.

1.7 fl oz / 50ml $55.80

Active Eye Serum

This carefully designed formula of active ingredients for pampers the skin and helps to reduce the visible signs of aging in the delicate areas around the eyes. This advanced eye serum rejuvenates, hydrates, and protects. The special blend of hydrating Dead Sea minerals, moisture retaining saccharides, vitamins E, F, and C, marine algae and green tea, protects the skin and acts as an antioxidant while helping the skin maintain its natural moisture balance. The eye serum rebuilds skin cells and fights off free radicals. Contains UVB sunscreen.

Use on a daily basis - morning and night, apply to cleansed eye area with gentle patting motions and follow with an eye cream.

1 fl oz / 30ml $55.80

Additional Ingredients in the Alternative Plus Line

Potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt. Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds, yeasts, and fungi in many foods, such as cheese, wine, and baked goods. It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid.

Borage seed oil (borago officinalis)

Pressed from the seeds of the beautiful borage plant (Borago officinalis), Borage seed oil is known to be beneficial for both topical and internal applications. Borage seed oil has the highest concentration of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) naturally found, higher than in any other plant source. GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid, an essential fatty acid. Omega-6 fatty acids cannot be produced in our bodies, but must be obtained from food sources. Essential fatty acids are necessary for brain function, regulation of metabolism, and for the growth and health of bones, hair, and skin.

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)

Calendula and witch hazel, traditionally known as two of the best natural healers, are astringents. This group of plants contains tannin compounds that react with proteins to produce a contracting and tightening effect on the tissues to which they are applied.

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

BHT is a fat-soluble organic compound primarily used as an antioxidant food additive.

Allantoin

Allantoin is present in botanical extracts of the comfrey plant. Chemically synthesized bulk allantoin is natural-identical, safe, non-toxic, compatible with cosmetic raw materials, and meets CTFA and JSCI requirements. Over 10,000 patents reference allantoin. Manufacturers cite several beneficial effects for allantoin as an active ingredient in over-the-counter cosmetics: a moisturizing and keratolytic effect, increasing the water content of the extracellular matrix and enhancing the desquamation of upper layers of dead skin cells, increasing the smoothness of the skin; promotion of cell proliferation and wound healing; and a soothing, anti-irritant, and skin protectant effect by forming complexes with irritant and sensitizing agents. It is frequently present in toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral hygiene products, in shampoos, lipsticks, anti-acne products, sun care products, and clarifying lotions, various cosmetic lotions and creams, and other cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Vitamin A

This is the vitamin necessary for healthy skin. A serious lack of it or its excess intake can cause dry, rough skin, among other problems. Synthetic vitamin A-like compounds called retinoids, such as tretinoin, applied directly to the skin have been used to treat acne and skin wrinkling and mottled pigmentation caused by chronic sun exposure. Used systemically, retinoids such as isotretinoin (Accutane) and etretinate treat acne and help to prevent skin cancer in those at very high risk.

Vitamin C

Also known by its chemical name (ascorbic acid), this vitamin plays an important role in healing wounds in the skin and in preventing scurvy. There is evidence that applying topical vitamin C will help "rejuvenate" the skin and make it appear younger by activating the oxidizing influences to which the skin is subjected.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is formed in the body in part by interaction with sun light. Vitamin D is considered to be an antioxidant and anticarcinogen, and may play a role in skin pigmentation. Since it can be absorbed by the skin, applying this vitamin topically can have an effect on skin's health. Vitamin D is toxic in large amounts, and megadoses should be avoided. Sunbathing, however, will not result in an overdose.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It can help prevent free radical damage. Based on the observation that skin damage caused by the sun and other environmental agents are induced by free radicals, there is the possibility that vitamin E may be effective in preventing skin damage. It is being used in more and more skin preparations as a way to fend off this damage.

Alpha-hydroxic Acids

These acids are naturally occurring, derived from the sugars of particular plants. Some examples are glycolic acid (sugar cane), lactic acid (milk), tartaric acid (grapes), citric acid (citrus fruits), malic acid (apples), and mandelic acid (bitter almonds). These acids work at the very base of the stratum corneum, dissolving the cement that holds dead skin cells together. This increases cell turnover and influences the structure of new stratum corneum being made. This results in skin that is more flexible, more smooth, and more even in tone. At greater concentrations (12%-20%), deeper dermal effects, such as higher amounts of mucopolysaccharides, collagen, and increased skin thickness are observed. Eventually, alpha hydroxy acids will produce skin that is softer, smoother, less wrinkled, less dehydrated, and more even in skin tone.

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is regarded as the best for use on acne-prone and sensitive skin types. The pore-cleansing properties of salicylic acid make it a more effective comedone fighter. Those with sensitive skin who cannot tolerate alpha hydroxy acids may find that they are able to use salicylic acid with good results. However, alpha hydroxy acid's penetration into the deeper layers of the skin results in better anti-wrinkle and anti-aging benefits.

Retinol

Retinol is pure and active vitamin A. Another well known synthetic form of Vitamin A is tretinoin, better known as Retin-A®. Vitamin A is one of the few substances with a small enough molecular structure to penetrate the outer layers of the skin that works to repair the lower layers of the skin where collagen and elastin reside. This allows it to repair and stimulate collagen and elastin, creating firmer, smoother skin. This is a good alternative for those with sensitive skin who cannot tolerate tretinoin.

Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids, which means that they are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish and certain plant oils. It is important to maintain an appropriate balance of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet as these two substances work together to promote health. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.

Vitamin F (a.k.a. Linoleic Acid)

A fatty acid, vitamin F increases the growth promoting factor necessary for healthy skin and hair. Helps maintain resilience and lubrication of the skin and hair. Vitamin F is regarded as one of the essential fatty acids which helps form the membranes that protect the skin cells, preventing the formation of dry, rough and scaly skin.