Ingredients Glossary Continued
ORANGE OIL
A natural antiseptic with anti-inflammatory properties.
PEPPERMINT
Soothes and helps prevent clogged pores. Rich in Vitamins A and C, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids, peppermint oil helps to brighten dull skin and aid in controlling excess oil secretion.
PROLINE
An amino acid and one of the building blocks of collagen, can improve skin elasticity while simultaneously promoting the repair and regeneration of skin cells.
RED CLOVER EXTRACT
Full of natural isoflavones and phytoestrogen, this botanical extract adds strength and luster to hair proteins. Also help heal and soothe irritated skin.
RICE BRAN OIL
Rich in a substance called oryzanol which is an antioxidant and free radical fighter with more powerful anti aging effects than Vitamin E, and is only found in this oil. The emollients in Rice Bran oil not only hydrate skin, they provide a protective barrier for the skin, which makes it particularly beneficial for damaged and undernourished skin.
ROCK ROSE
Naturally antiseptic and antimicrobial, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It regulates the production of sebum to clear up breakouts, and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT
A natural antiseptic, helps to protect skin against damage from free radicals and the sun. This powerful antioxidant also works to stabilize formulas with organic, botanical ingredients.
SESAME OIL
Helps to prevent the appearance wrinkles and improves skin rejuvenation. Fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. This nourishing oil is rich in antioxidants.
SHEA BUTTER
Conditions, tones, soothes, and restores the elasticity of skin.
SPEEDWELL
Improves skin resilience and firmness, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, and promotes even skin tone.
SQUALANE
The animal-friendly alternative to Squalene, Squalane is made from olives. This non-irritating, plant-based ingredient is an antioxidant, aids in the prevention of UV damage and the formation of age spots, and promotes cell growth. It is also antibacterial.
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
Rich in Vitamin E, helps to protect collagen and elastin in the skin, as well as guarding against UV radiation and environmental pollutants. High levels of Omega-6 fatty acids in this non-comedogenic oil combat irritation, redness, inflammation, and acne; and also aids in maintenance of the acid mantle, your skin's natural moisture barrier.
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Rich in vitamin E, keeps your skin cells healthy, protects your skin from UV radiation damage, and helps your skin look smooth and feel soft. The monounsaturated fatty acids found in almond oil help your skin retain moisture and can help heal dry and irritated skin.
SWISS EDELWEISS
Contains leontopodic acid, an antioxidant twice as powerful as Vitamin C, which has been shown to effectively strengthen the skin’s barrier against free radicals and environmental pollution, and reduce skin sensitivity. The extract of this rare mountain flower has natural anti-inflammatory properties and helps to protect against collagen loss.
TAMARIND SEED EXTRACT
Has been shown to be more effective than hyaluronic acid. This botanical ingredient boosts skin elasticity, smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, and forms a protective barrier on the skin to protect against moisture loss.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Provides natural and physical sun block protection from UVA and UVB rays, and is gentle enough for sensitive and redness prone skin.
TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E)
Vitamin E has been unquestionably proven to assist the skin and has a beneficial effect to help premature aging by protecting the skin from environmental pollution. It is non-comedogenic and cold pressed for purity. Tocopherol is also an excellent moisturizer that contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties, helping to prevent premature aging, and has wound healing properties. Vitamin E also enhances and helps with the penetration of other compounds and is well absorbed by human skin.
WHEAT GERM OIL
Contains high concentrations of vitamin E proven to promote healing and hydration of the skin. Amino acids boost the production of collagen and elastin, while antioxidants aid in skin renewal.
WILD YAM
Can aid in the reduction of and help to prevent sun spots and hyper pigmentation, while restoring suppleness to the skin.
WITCH HAZEL
Used to help shrink the appearance of pores, soothe skin, and reduce oil and inflammation.
YARROW
Beneficial in helping to maintain the skin’s pH while working to encourage elasticity, preventing sagging skin and fine lines. It also reduces sebum to help control acne.
