ESPA Inner Beauty Facial - Oily/Combination Skin

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.