
“Thus even the base of the recipe contributes to healthy skin, offering toning, antioxidant and hydrating qualities.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, calcium gluconate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPure 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
More about TocopherolIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMight help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Zea mays starch, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Bisabolol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Gluconolactone, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed oats, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium gluconate, Parfum, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Niacinamide, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Calcium gluconate, Calcium pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium metabisulfite, Silica, Chamomilla recutita flower oil
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