Skin Care Ingredients: Botanical Goodness

Soothing, healing, and hydrating, aloe also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Inhibits elastase, which is a proteinase that contributes to aging and inflammation.

Helps protect elastin fibers within the skin. 

Powerful antioxidant properties. Helps skin recover from UV exposure.  Sea Buckthorn Berries are rich in vitamins A, B1, B12, C, E, K, and P; flavonoids, lycopene, carotenoids, and phytosterols. 

Anti-inflammatory, calming.  Chamomile is an excellent addition for soothing sensitive skin. 

 Pomegranate Seed Oil has excellent moisturizing, protective and nourishing properties. It is  soothing to dry, irritated or sunburned skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties 

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. Protects from collagen damage and against UVB damage. 

Hydration. Hydrolyzed oats retain significantly more moisture at all humidities, gaining up to 50% more moisture at relative low humidity when added moisture is most needed. Used in Serums.

  D'Orientine S is a patented, plant-derived cosmetic active ingredient extracted from the date-palm kernel (Phoenix Dactylyfera) with clinically proven anti-wrinkle efficacy and free radicalscavenging properties.  Its unique complex of 7 natural compounds work synergistically to delay the visible signs of aging.

Antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory. May contribute to UVA and UVB protection. 

Moisturizing, healing, anti-inflammatory,

Perfect for any skin type, Jojoba penetrates deeply, yet won't clog pores. It's the most useful base oil* for moisturizing. 

*technically not oil, but wax esters.

 Studies have shown that the main constituents of Centella asiatica (Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and asiaticoside) increase collagen synthesis. In addition to stimulating the synthesis of collagen, it also improves tensile strength of the skin.

Chock full of phytosterols, edelweiss is one of the most powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory  skin care ingredients..

  Exfoliant. Anti-acne. Willow Bark Extract is a source of natural salicylic acid-like ingredients which has been shown to contribute effects similar to those seen from synthetic salicylic acid with none of the drawbacks associated with its use, primarily irritation. As such, it is a safe way to get the benefits of a ß-hydroxy acid.

Antioxidant, anti-acne, and anti-aging. Provides skin with vitamins A and C, while imparting softness and preserving your skin's moisture.

Preserves collagen. It allows the maintenance of protein levels in the dermis and skin flexibility. It also acts as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.  

Anti-aging, skin softening, moisture retention, aids in healing. 

 Anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties 

Provide and maintain moisture levels. Plumps fine lines.   Helps to preserve the characteristics of youthful and healthy skin: suppleness, elasticity and tone. .

 Effective in improving skin texture and the appearance of hyperpigmented spots, with improvement in red blotchiness and the reduction of the severity of fine lines.

It has also been shown to stimulate collagen synthesis and production of ceramide 

Healing, anti-inflammatory, improves the appearance of the skin, including dryness, roughness, scaling, pruritus and erythema.  Maintains skin elasticity and softness. Panthenol also works with DMAE in the production of acetylcholine which firms and tones the skin.

Anti-aging.  Stimulates the synthesis of a high-quality collagen to increase elasticity and firmness in the skin, 

Powerful antioxidant. Cell protection. Anti-aging.

 Powerful anti-oxidant activity.  Mitigates the damaging effects of UV exposure. Stimulates collagen production,  clarifies and brightens the skin, promoting a more even skin tone.

Components of Matrixyl 3000, these peptides  act as messengers of cutaneous restructuration and repair, these two peptides work synergistically to restore and maintain the skin's youthful appearance. Anti aging, used in the Perfecting Serum.

These peptides  stimulate Laminin V, Collagen type IV, VII and XVII and Intergrin at once, which promotes the skin's firmness and reduces wrinkles.

Wrinkle corrector, skin firming, anti aging, antioxidant. Photoprotection; stimulates contraction of collagen fibers and protects the skin support tissue. Skin plumping agent. Used in Perfecting Serum.