Antioxidants

Antioxidants help protect the skin by preventing or slowing premature aging and cell damage as they protect the skin from environmental stressors, free radicals and harmful UV radiation.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Ascorbic acid is an important antioxidant that helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation, speeds up collagen production and helps reverse the signs of aging by providing a brightening effect, evening skin tone, reducing wrinkles, and restoring skin irmness.

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that occurs naturally in the skin providing structure and firmness while maintaining a youthful, smooth appearance. The effects of aging and environmental damage (especially Sun/UV exposure) deplete collagen production resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin.

Emollient

Moisturizing ingredients make the skin feel softer and smoother are referred to as emollients. They work by forming a barrier layer on skin’s surface to keep the moisture inside, helping to relieve dryness, itching and scaling.

Humectant

A humectant is an ingredient that attracts and binds water molecules to promote hydration and maintain moisture content.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is a natural moisturizer and humectant. It forms a film on the skin that attracts and locks in skin moisture, increasing skin elasticity, smoothness, and plumpness, while protecting against external stressors such as pollution.

Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil

Black Cumin Seed Oil is a highly nourishing and protective oil, rich in vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids to help keep skin hydrated, maintain elasticity, and fight premature aging. In addition, it is known to provide anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties to help keep skin comfortable and clear.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Rich in antioxidants like vitamins E and A, as well as essential fatty acids, emollient and moisturizing Olive Oil helps restructure skin and can provide relief from environmental damage. Olive Oil promotes healing and combats skin aging for a more youthful complexion.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Soothing and moisturizing, Avocado Oil helps calm itchy dry skin, replenishing essential fatty acids to restore natural moisture barrier properties and protect against free radicals and other environmental damage.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

Retinyl palmitate acts both on the surface and within deeper layers of the skin to increase cell turnover for an antiaging effect. Its gentle exfoliation properties make it ideal for improving radiance, clarifying the skin, and fading discoloration for a more even skin tone.

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Highly emollient Organic Cocoa Butter is a pleasant-smelling moisturizer and skin protectant. It is rich in fatty acids to hydrate, nourish and improve skin softness elasticity while facilitating cell renewal/healing. It forms a protective barrier to seal in moisture and combat environmental aggressors which may cause premature aging, dryness, wrinkles, and irritation.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals while keeping skin hydrated and soft. It strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, protecting it from environmental stressors like pollution and UV light. In addition, Vitamin E provides antiaging and skin repair properties, protecting collagen production and promoting healing.