Magnesium Reset Active Gel

WATER

Extraction:  water is an element present in most cosmetic products and is the most important raw material. In the cosmetics industry, purified water is used in a process to eliminate any solid particle that may contain water in order to achieve a higher degree of purity and quality.

Benefits: water helps to cleanse the body. Hydrates and improves the effect of other active ingredients, provides softness and delays premature aging of the skin.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

Extraction: it is harvested from plants (soy or coconut oil for example) by hydrolysis of fats and by fermenting sugars. Glycerol is found naturally in skin and is considered a self-healing compound.

Benefits: it is one of the many substances in the skin that helps maintain the outer barrier and prevents dryness and peeling. It leaves skin feeling nourished and works to treat acne. It also prevents the accumulation of fat and improves the appearance of hair. Vegetable glycerin can be used as a diluent and as an alcohol substitute when preparing herbal extracts.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Extraction: natural pentylene glycol is obtained from renewable plant-based sources such as sugar cane or maize.

Benefits: commonly used in moisturising creams and lotions for its hydrating properties, which help retain moisture in the skin. It also has antibacterial and preservative effects, helping other active ingredients act better on the skin.

CETYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: fatty alcohol obtained from coconut, therefore it is natural harvested.

Benefits: it is used as emollient, emulsifier, thickener and conductor for other ingredients in cosmetic solutions. It also works to allow the product more coverage and to be easily spread and blended into skin. 

PROPANEDIOL

Extraction: 100% natural ingredient obtained from sugarcane and approved by Ecocert. It is biodegradable, making it the perfect natural alternative to petroleum glycols.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics as a moisturizing agent, solvent and emollient. Its sensory properties help reduce skin irritations. They also control viscosity.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Extraction: sunflower oil is obtained from Helianthus Annus sunflower seeds.

Benefits: rich in omega-6 and vitamin E, sunflower seed oil is used in the cosmetics industry as skin repairing agent. Prevents skin dehydration and has soothing, nourishing and antibacterial properties. It is perfect for treating all skin types including: dry, normal, oily and acne prone skin.

GLYCERYL STERATE CITRATE

Extraction: This ingredient is obtained from glycerine and stearic acid, an oily acid obtained from vegetable oils.

Benefits: Acts as lubricant in the skin’s Surface, giving a smooth-looking finish. It delays water loss by forming a protective barrier. Moreover, in formulation terms, it helps emulsify by reducing superficial tension in already existing substances.

HEMP SEED OIL

Obtaining: oil obtained from the extraction of hemp seeds.

Benefits: Hemp seed oil is known for its natural benefits and its anti-inflammatory, palliative, analgesic, antibacterial and antiviral effects. Its applied nutritional qualities and natural benefits have numerous positive effects on our health. Hemp seed oil contains the perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids and is an excellent source of gamma-linolenic acid.   

JOJOBA OIL Eco

Extraction: jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) nut (seed). Actually, it functions more like a wax that is liquid at room temperature than an oil. 96% of its composition consists of ceramides.

Benefits: highly moisturizing and nourishing. Ceramides cover the cells of the epidermis and to help regulate and intensify hydration. They are very similar to human skin, which is why they are absorbed and act quickly and are not oily to the touch. Jojoba oil also contains linoleic acid which is a very effective at restructuring and regenerating natural skin. Its vitamin E content also helps to rejuvenate skin and provides defence against free radicals. In addition, it is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin because it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps minimise breakouts. 

CALCIUM PCA

Obtaining: it is a mineral.

Benefits: calcium regulates numerous physiological mechanisms. For example, in the skin, it is involved in the process of keratinocyte differentiation, which allows the skin to fulfil its skin barrier function.

MAGNESIUM PCA

Obtained: it is a mineral.

Benefits: magnesium is widely recognised for its energising and anti-fatigue properties, as well as for its action in muscle relaxation and maintaining the balance of the nervous system. 

CAESALPINA SPINOSA GUM

Extraction: 100% vegetable material derived from the endosperm of the Caesalpinia spinosa plant, native to Peru.

Benefits: works as a thickening agent, emulsion stabilizer and texturizer in cosmetic products.

SODIUM PCA

Extraction: also known as pyroglutamic acid or pidolic acid, it is found in mammalian tissues. Its synthesis can be made from glutamic acid, an amino acid present in fruits and vegetables, fats and molasses.

Benefits: it has an excellent moisturising effect that provides an improvement in the appearance of the hair, increasing its density, elasticity and shine. An excellent solution for hair that has suffered physical damage or is subjected to chemical treatments.

NATURAL MENTHOL

Extraction: menthol is an alcohol that is extracted from peppermint essential oil. Peppermint is considered the most precious of the mints.

Benefits: helps restore natural pH levels that are deteriorated via the use of conventional shampoos. It offers a delicate and deep cleaning action while removing grease without damaging the hair. It also strengthens hair follicles, refreshes and prevents scalp irritations. It provides both soothing and refreshing properties.

LACTATO DE MENTILO

Obtaining: Ingredient naturally obtained. It is a compound generated by the fusion of menthol in its pure state and natural lactic acid.

Benefits: Provides a soothing and refreshing effect. Applied on the skin, it produces a sensation of cold effect, which brings freshness to tired legs.

ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE

Sourcing: Ascorbyl glucoside is the result of the union of a sugar molecule (glucose) with a vitamin C molecule (ascorbic acid) by means of an enzymatic reaction, thus managing to protect the -OH group from oxidation. Obtained by a biotechnological process.

Benefits: It is a natural derivative of vitamin C, which has the same functions as ascorbic acid but without the disadvantages, it is a more stable molecule and is suitable for sensitive skin. It acts as a depigmenting antioxidant and promotes collagen synthesis to reduce wrinkles and expression lines.

CALENDULA

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the calendula flower, an aromatic plant form the Asteraceas family.

Benefits: calendula is a powerful agent used to treat scars and stretchmarks. It stimulates the body’s natural healing action, regenerates damaged skin and allows the body to produce more collagen (vital to skin recovery). It also works as a nourishing moisturizer and has anti-inflammatory, soothing and protective properties.

MICROCOCCUS LYSATE

How it was obtained: Micrococcus Lysate is obtained from the fermentation of Micrococcus, a micro-organism found in the sea breeze near the island of Tonga (Polynesia). 

Benefits: A metabolomics study of the ferment has shown that it contains amino sugars, carbohydrates, lipids, oxyaromatic compounds, phytochemicals (flavonoids) and peptides. These compounds have recognised regenerative, antioxidant and structural properties. 

HERBABUENA Eco

Obtained: essential oil obtained from Menta Spicata, also known as peppermint.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

Extraction: natural ester of vegetable origin of glycerin and caprylic acid.

Benefits: acts as an emulsion stabilizer and a moisturizing agent.

MANNITOL

Sourcing: Natural, extracted from trees, seaweed or mushrooms.

Benefits: Moisturises, strengthens the skin barrier and regulates scalp desquamation.

FOSFATIDILCOLINA

Sourcing: vegetable, obtained from soya pods.

Benefits: lipids, very similar to those in the skin's lipid barrier, helps skin regeneration.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE

Extraction: this is a polyglycerin ester consisting of an average of 10 units of lauric acid and glycerol.

Benefits: it is used as an emulsifier, surfactant and skin conditioner. It also serves as a solubiliser of perfumes and essential oils.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: mixture of cetyl and stearic alcohols that are produced naturally in plants.

Benefits: these alcohols have the ability to prevent emulsions from separating between their oily and watery parts. These ingredients are also used to alter the thickness of liquid products, to increase foam capacity or to stabilize them.

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Extraction: is the potassium salt of sorbic acid that occurs naturally in mountain berries (Sorbus aucuparia).

Benefits: acts as a preservative, protecting cosmetics from deterioration by preventing or delaying the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. This compound is easily metabolized by the body and produces water and CO2, therefore it is completely harmless.

SODIUM BENZOATE

Extraction: benzoic acid salt that is naturally found in blueberries, prunes, cinnamon and apple.

Benefits: it is used as a cosmetic preservative to prevent the growth and proliferation of fungi and bacteria in the products. 

VITAMIN E

Extraction: tocopherol or vitamin E, is naturally found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green and yellow leafy vegetables.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and also acts as a skin conditioning agent. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, helps improve skin tone, moisturizes and helps keep skin firm. For hair care, Holy Basil helps improve the blood circulation in the scalp which stimulates hair growth and helps to condition hair and provide shine.

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Extraction: sodium chloride is obtained from the mineral halite and is commonly known as table salt. It is a mineral essential for all biological organisms and is found in most tissues and body fluids.

Benefits: it is used to give flavour and to thicken the aqueous portion of beauty care products.

LIMONENE

Extraction: it is a monoterpene of natural origin that is found in many citrus fruits such as lemon. It is a colorless liquid with a light, fresh and sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: widely used to make fragrances and flavors. It is a main component of many essential oils.