Cynergy™ is a natural bioactive keratin, which has been demonstrated to be capable of both reversing the effects of aging skin and also protecting the skin against future damage.

Cynergy™ results from the synergist combination of both a topical application Functional Keratin™ Cosmetic (a topical keratin ingredient) and oral supplement Cynergy NK™ (a nutritional keratin ingredient).

Cynergy™ consists of a unique biomaterial called “Intermediate Filament Protein,” produced from the unique source of natural New Zealand keratin fiber. This form of keratin is unlike the “denaturalized” keratin fragments which are available today as a by-product of the meat processing industry. In today’s cosmetic world, the keratin which is offered in the market for skincare and personal-care applications is no longer bioactive or particularly functional. Instead it has been “denaturalized” through a large scale industrial rendering process, which applies both high temperature and acid to by-products such as hooves, horns and feathers. The process renders these fragments inactive to the human body. By comparison, the Keratec approach involves a patented process, using a gentle method of keratin solublization. This process is performed on a high value, high quality raw material, which has been specifically selected for the task.

The Functional Keratin™ in Cynergy™, works synergistically on human skin when taken both in the topical form and as an oral supplement.

Another feature of Cynergy NK™ is the stable complex, which is naturally formed between the Functional Keratin™ and trace metals that are well know as vital for skin development, such as zinc. This metal-protein complex has been shown to have a beneficial effect on skin. The patented process of manufacture ensures that the Functional

Keratin™ in Cynergy™ remains both bio-available to the body, and highly effective at supporting and maintaining healthy and youthful looking skin.

Cynergy™ has a Four-Fold Action that explains its potential to fight the visible signs of aging.

1. Cynergy™ reduces fine lines and wrinkles
   • Scientific data indicates that the Functional Keratin™ in Functional Keratin™ Cosmetic and Cynergy NK™ promotes the proliferation of skin cells.
   • Contains zinc protein complexes in low concentrations that are useful for both repair and maintenance of skin.
   • Contains copper protein complexes in low concentrations that play a fundamental role in skin health, by helping restore the skin's ability to repair itself.
   • Both zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu), once bound to a protein, have been shown to be very effective in regenerating new tissue and increasing the synthesis of structural proteins such as collagen.
2. Cynergy™ promotes firmness and elasticity in skin
   • Functional Keratin™ Cosmetic proteins have a significant rapid and long-term effect on firmness through increased elasticity and moisture retention.
   • Deep penetration of the Cynergy™ proteins into the skin supports the natural protein structure and assists the skin to bind moisture.
     This leads to a noticeable improvement in skin properties.
   • Sustained improvement in moisture retention of 14% over 18 days.
   • Sustained improvement in elasticity of 42% over 18 days.
   • Rapid improvement in moisture retention of 27% and 22% over 2.5 and 24 hours respectively.
3. Cynergy™ reduces redness associated with inflammation or sensitive skin
   • Cynergy NK™ blocks PGE2 production, the major biochemical pathway leading to inflammation and redness in the skin. If left unchecked, over time, this inflammation will lead to a further breakdown of important structural protein in skin.
4. Cynergy™ improves the brightness and radiance of the skin, giving the face a more even, creamy complexion.
   • Cynergy™ promotes the body’s own natural antioxidant activity.
   • Functional Keratin™ Cosmetic and Cynergy NK™ contain highly potent antioxidants. Unlike most antioxidants that require one molecule of antioxidant to be sacrificed for every free radical, Cynergy™ is a new concept of enzymatic antioxidant. One molecule of these powerful Cynergy™ enzymatic antioxidants can quench millions of free radicals.
   • Cynergy™ is a ‘Force Multiplier for the Skin’s Natural Defence’ by increasing the production of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione.
   • Oxidative stress from UV exposure and other environmental pollutants can cause the production of melanogenesis (the production of brown colour pigments associated with tanned skin). Use of topical antioxidants can slow or even reverse this process creating a brightening effect for skin.