Aloe
Aloe plant is home to more than 200 active compounds, including vitamins, minerals, sugars, enzymes, salicylic acids, and amino acids. Some of the benefits include moisturizing, healing, and anti-inflammatory. Mucopolysaccharides, found in the aloe plant, help retain moisture in the skin. Vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene increase the production of collagen and provide anti-aging properties.
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9, or linoleic acid and oleic acid. These substances are both shown to contribute to tissue and cell strength. Sunflower oil contains more vitamin E than other vegetable oils. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that supports new skin cell growth and also acts as an intense hydrator for dry or imbalanced skin.
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl Palmitate is a palm oil-based emollient, derived from coconut oil. Used as a thickening agent and lubricant.
Glyceryl Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate is a naturally derived fatty acid that also naturally occurs in the human body and is used as a thickener and emollient, while hydrating and protecting the skin, giving it that dewy glow.
Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable Glycerin is a variant made from plant oils, it helps to soothe skin irritation, protect against infection, promote wound healing, and gradually improves its smoothness and suppleness.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is derived from fat, such as vegetable oil, and has hydrating, conditioning, and softening properties that benefit both skin and hair.
Stearic acid
Stearic acid is a saturated, long-chain fatty acid that's found naturally in various plant fats. It softens and smooths the skin's surface while also helping to maintain the skin barrier, it's an especially great ingredient for those with sensitive and dry skin.
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is naturally derived from green tea. It functions as a preservative, a solvent, and an antimicrobial ingredient.
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin and is mainly found in the plant- and animal-based foods. It stabilizes the skin’s barrier helping it retain more water, moisturize, and to maintain its softness and elasticity.
Shea Butter
Shea Butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts and is extremely rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, which work well to improve tone, soften and plump skin, and even slow the breakdown of collagen.
Jojoba
Jojoba is full of Vitamins E and B, antioxidants, and minerals like chromium, copper, and zinc, which all nourish and protect the skin. Jojoba Oil is very similar to human skin oils, its use can trick the skin into thinking it has produced enough oil and thus balance oil production, without promoting acne or other skin problems. Jojoba also naturally deters microbes, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria on the skin.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that combats free-radical damage and supports new skin cell growth, but unlike most other antioxidants, vitamin E is also a very hydrating molecule since it works as both a humectant (to absorb water into the skin) and an emollient (to trap water in the skin).
Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is produced from the fermentation of a variety of simple sugars. Thickener and emulsifying agent. Xanthan gum is one of the only naturally-derived thickeners.
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural compound found in berries of the mountain ash tree. It is used to extend the shelf-life of products by preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi, and molds.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin is derived from glycerine, obtained from plant-based sources, and is utilized in products for its natural preservative action and its use as a skin conditioner.
Japanese Green Tea
Japanese Green Tea is chock full of vitamins, antioxidants, and other components that work wonders for rejuvenating, restoring, and maintaining healthy, glowing skin. It contains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG, which fights DNA damage from UV rays. Catechins in green tea reduce irritation, redness, and swelling. Vitamin E supports new skin cell growth and also acts as an intense hydrator for dry or imbalanced skin.
Tara, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid
Tara, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid provides immediate hydration, regeneration, plumping, firming, and elasticizing of all skin types.
Yarrow
Yarrow is beneficial in reducing inflammation and the appearance of wrinkles, speeding healing, improving skin softness, and keeping the skin free from bacteria that can lead to breakouts.
Irish Moss
Irish Moss, an algae, contains 15 of the 18 essential elements that make up the human body – including calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K. It also contains vitamins A, B, C, D, omega-3 fatty acids, and iodine. Irish moss actually tops hyaluronic acid as a humectant, as it contains high amounts of polysaccharides called carrageenans, which form a protective yet non-occlusive film over the skin and binds to water to help retain moisture in the skin. It helps to produce collagen and heal damaged/irritated skin.
Spirulina
Spirulina, blue-green algae, is a complete protein, contains all the essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids, and is rich in many nutrients, including B vitamins and iron. Rich in protein and nine amino acids, it benefits skin and promotes a plump, radiant complexion. Spirulina also works wonders on dull and congested skin as it gently detoxifies and encourages cell renewal. Rich in nutrients, vitamins, and both fatty and amino acids, spirulina decreases inflammation, tones the skin and encourages cell turnover.
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Both benzoic acid and sodium benzoate occur naturally in many foods. It is used in skincare products to prevent the overgrowth of microorganisms.
Alcohol
Vegetable derived. Alcohol helps products spread easily, absorb quickly, and acts as a preservative.
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola contains a potent combination of amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals— everything the skin needs to fight off the signs of aging and protect itself from environmental stressors. Phytochemicals are known for their powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and wound-healing properties. Further, gotu kola effectively stimulates collagen production.
Horsetail
Horsetail is rich in many nutrients and minerals including silica, potassium, calcium, and manganese, as well it contains phytosterols, bioflavonoids, saponins, phenolic and caffeic acids, alkaloids, and tannins. Horsetail has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties that help heal many health problems and promote a beautiful and flawless appearance, cleanse the skin, minimize the appearance of large pores, and promote firmer and tighter skin.
Wild Geranium
Wild Geranium is high in tannins and offers amazing natural astringent properties. Astringents cause the skin to contract which results in toned, firm skin, and diminished appearance of wrinkles, it also helps to reduce inflammation. Geranium also includes cytophylactic properties which encourage new cell growth.
Dandelion
Dandelion is rich in vitamins A, C, K, and E, beta-carotene, fiber, iron, calcium, potassium, riboflavin, thiamin, magnesium, and phosphorus. These vitamins have the combined benefits of encouraging healthy skin cell production, promoting collagen and elastin formation, and evening out skin tone.
Dead Sea Salt
Dead Sea Salt is bursting with calcium, magnesium, potassium, and bromide. These miracle minerals help to fight against aging skin, reduce fine lines and even smooth the skin’s overall texture and appearance. Not only does Dead Sea salt hydrate the skin, but it also exfoliates dead skin cells which allows new cells to regenerate.
