Genuine Firming Face Cream

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.

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.

COCO-CAPRYLATE / CAPRATE

Extraction: a vegetable ingredient obtained from coconut.

Benefits: presents a high level of biocompatibility with skin and therefore has the ability to penetrate deep and help skin to repair itself. It acts as an emollient and provides skin with incredible softness.

CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Extraction: derived from Coconut Oil and Glycerin, is considered an excellent emollient and skin repairing agent. It is a mix of fatty acids. It is not considered a sensitizing agent.

Benefits: it repairs the surface of the skin and prevents the loss of moisture and also works to thicken skin. They are neutral oils that do not irritate the skin, are easy to apply and are quickly absorbed.

SHEA BUTTER

Extraction: it is harvested from the fruit of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) and provides numerous benefits to the skin and hair thanks to its rich composition vitamins (A, D, E and F) and minerals.

Benefits: illuminates skin and hair, and provides additional hydration and elasticity. It is an excellent cell regenerator that offers intense hydration and long-lasting nutrition. It also acts as a natural sunscreen by combating UVA and UVB rays. It provides healing, properties and provides protection against cold weather damage.   

AVOCADO OIL

Extraction: this vegetable oil is obtained by cold pressing the pulp and pit to extract the fruit’s natural virgin oils. Is is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, proteins and minerals and contains high concentrations of vitamins E, A, B2, B3.

Benefits: its protective and regenerative effect protect the skin from external agents. Studies have shown that it helps reduce dermatitis and to speed up the healing process. It improves the hydration of dry, cracked and damaged skin and also acts as an emulsifier.

RICE BRAN WAX

Obtenció: Aquesta cera vegetal s'obté del segó d'arròs, una de les parts de l'arròs integral que se separa en el procés d'obtenció de l'arròs blanc. Conté antioxidants, fibra i proteïna i s'utilitza en alimentació i cosmètica.

Beneficis: Aquest emolient és un reconegut ingredient suavitzant. Redueix el micro-relleu i rugositat de la superfície cutània. A més també actua com a protector de factors ambientals mantenint la pell en condicions òptimes.

C12-16 ALCOHOLS

Origin: This mixture of fatty alcohols containing 12 to 16 carbon atoms in their chains is obtained from fatty plant sources.

Benefits: It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener and carrier agent for other ingredients in cosmetic solutions. It also provides products with good extensibility.

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.

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.

OLIVE OIL Eco

Extraction: olive oil is extracted by cold pressing olives, small green or black fruits commonly cultivated in Mediterranean climates.

Benefits: one of the most well known Mediterranean oils, olive oil is known for its culinary benefits as well as for its use in skin care. This reparative oil contains a high concentration of natural fatty acids that work to combat skin dryness. It is also rich in vitamins E and K.

ZINC HYALURONATE HYDROLYSATE

Origin: Zinc is a mineral and hyaluronic acid is obtained by biotechnology.

Benefits: Active ingredient that combines the numerous properties of hyaluronic acid; hydration, ceramide synthesis, with the antioxidant and soothing properties of zinc.

GLUCONATO DE ZINC

Origin: It is a mineral.

Benefits: Neutralises free radicals, combating skin ageing and contributes to skin regeneration, thus preventing the loss of elasticity, firmness and luminosity, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.

MAGNESIUM

Origin: It is a mineral.

Benefits: Increases protein synthesis and improves phosphate transport in the skin. Visibly improves skin texture and reduces wrinkles.

COURE GLUCONATE

Origin: A mineral.

Benefits: Promotes the synthesis of collagen, elastin and ATP and also promotes the production of glycosaminoglycans (scientific studies support that these peptides reduce damage to collagen and elastin fibres).

ALGA ROJA LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM

Obtención: Se extrae de una alga roja de la familia coralina muy utilizada en cosmética, alimentación y medicina natural por ser una fuente importante de calcio. Esta alga se encuentra comúnmente en la costa mediterránea, en gran parte de la costa atlántica, desde  Portugal hasta Noruega, en el Canal de la Mancha, en el Mar del Norte y en el Mar de Irlanda. 

Beneficios: Aporta calcio que juega un papel clave en la biología de la epidermis, ya que controla la actividad enzimática, la  expresión de genes y la diferenciación de los queratinocitos. Actúa desde el interior activando los mecanismos naturales de hidratación y protección de la piel y desde el  exterior reforzando la función barrera estimulando la síntesis de lípidos en la epidermis. Proporciona un alivio inmediato a la piel al tiempo que garantiza una hidratación a largo plazo, hasta cinco días después de la última aplicación. Refuerza la barrera cutánea para una piel más protegida, sana y luminosa.

PHYTOSTEROLS

Origin: Phytosterols are obtained from vegetables such as soya, avocado and shea butter, which are particularly rich in unsaponifiable constituents.

Benefits: They are very similar to the skin's own sterols, which contribute significantly to the skin's natural barrier layer. Phytosterols help the skin to retain moisture.

RHODELLA VIOLACEA

Sourcing: It is an extract of marine red algae that is cultivated in a photobioreactor.

Benefits: Immediately moisturises, softens and firms the skin. It also protects against external aggressions to which the skin is exposed to, by increasing the skin's own physical, antimicrobial and antioxidant defences.

ASHWAGANDHA Eco

Origin: Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in Asia and Africa.

Benefits: It is commonly used to deal with stress. It contains chemicals that can help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure and alter the immune system.

ROSEWOOD

Origin: Premium Rosewood Extract. A group of trees from the intertropical and subtropical zones of Africa, America and Asia.

Benefits: Increases the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and ceramides in the skin. Bringing firmness and visibly defining facial contours.

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.

JAPANESE WAX AND RHUS VERNICIFLUA

Extraction: this combination of waxes is obtained from the respective trees Rhus Verniciflua and Rhus Succedanea, both originally from Asia.

Benefits: they are plant-derived substitutes of beeswax. They act as emollients, give consistency to the product and obtain an adequate texture and viscosity.

RUBY RED

Obtainment: It is extracted from the root of the Alkanna Tinctoria (commonly known as a dyer's alkanet), native to the Mediterranean basin.

Benefits: This extract is used as a vegan alternative to synthetic pigments or animal pigments.

GARDENIA

Obtainment: It is a dark blue extract obtained through a process of biological fermentation of the Gardenia jasminoides fruit.

Benefits: It acts as a natural pigment, providing a characteristic blue color to cosmetic products. In addition, it should be noted that antioxidant properties are attributed to it.

SEA SALT

Sourcing: Of natural origin, obtained by the evaporation of seawater.

Benefits: In cosmetics it has different applications, from hair products to boost hair volume. It also has benefits as an anti-acne product for the face. It also has anti-cellulite properties for the body.

LECITINA HIDROGENADA

Sourcing: Lecithin is a natural mixture of Diglycerides and Phosphoric Acid obtained from some seeds such as soybeans. Its appearance varies from a waxy mass to a thick liquid.

Benefits: Lecithin and Hydrogenated Lecithin improve the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring elasticity. These ingredients also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances.

PALMITIC ACID

Origin: Palmitic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils, such as soybean oil.

Benefits: It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener and carrier agent for other ingredients in cosmetic solutions. Also of note, it gives products good extensibility.

LYSOLECITHIN

Extraction: lysolecithin is obtained from lecithin via biotechnological processes. Lecithin is a by-product of the food engineering that comes from soybean oil.

Benefits: it is an emulsifying agent capable of stabilizing oil-water (O / W) emulsions. It allows other active ingredients to enter the skin without altering the dermal barrier’s lipid structure. It is moisturizing, nourishing and non-greasy.

FRUCTOSE

Extraction: fructose is a type of sugar composed of glucose.

Benefits: it acts as a barrier to prevent skin moisture loss, thanks to its hygroscopic properties.

SCLEROTIUM GUM

Extraction: it is a polysaccharide composed of glucose monomers which are produced by the filamentous bacterium Sclerotium rolfssii via fermentation processes.

Benefit: it is a very versatile ingredient that improves the texture of cosmetic products. It is used as a thickening agent and has a gel texture. It also acts as a natural moisturizer and works to soften skin.

SOYBEAN OIL

Extraction: it is obtained directly from the seeds of soybeans, a legume rich in proteins with great energetic and nutritional value. This oil high in vitamins (A, B6, B12 and K), calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Benefits: it is high in antioxidants and has moisturizing and firming properties. It also works to stimulate cell regeneration and sometimes works as a surfactant. It easily penetrates deep into skin to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin and other proteins that help keep skin firm.

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AMYLOPECTIN

Extraction: Amylopectin is a naturally branched biopolymer (polysaccharide), present in the starch of most green plants.

Benefits: It has the ability to form a hydrating hydrocolloidal matrix, with the possibility of including active ingredients inside to release them sequentially.

MALTODEXTRINA

Obtainment: His sugar is obtained from starch, derived from rice, corn or potato.

Benefits: It has the ability to stabilise cosmetic formulations as well as act as a link between different ingredients. It also acts as a suspension forming agent and film former.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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

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

XANTHAN GUM

Extraction: natural polysaccharide of high natural weight derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.

Benefits: it is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer and skin conditioning agent in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products. 1% of xanthan gum is used for cosmetic formulations.

PULLULAN

Extraction: natural polysaccharide produced by the fungus Aureobasidium.

Benefit: it is used in cosmetics for its powerful firming and anti-wrinkle properties. Produces a filmogenic effect, softening skin and hair.

SHOREA ROBUSTA

Extraction: sal tree is originally from the Indian subcontinent. It is used in many fields, from construction to Ayurvedic medicine, from food to cosmetics.

Benefits: its resin has astringent properties, it is used for its ability to create the right viscosity in cosmetic products.

SQUALENE

Extraction: it is the hydrogenated version of squalene. It is an aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It has a 100% natural origin.

Benefits: it is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient and sebum restorer. It is used in regenerative treatments for dry skin. It has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

SODIUM PHYTATE

Extraction: sodium salt from phytic acid, a vegetable compound found in corn.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products as a chelating agent to prevent the heavy metals.

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.

SILICA

Extraction: silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly known as silica, is a main component of sand. It is a mineral obtained via the purification of quartz.

Benefits: works in cosmetics products as a thickening agent with an amorphous structure. It is also used as an anti-agglomerate or absorbent.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

Extraction: fatty acid from vegetable origin. Beta-Sitosterol is naturally produced in many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It is similar to cholesterol, which occurs naturally in the skin and is considered part of the intercellular matrix of the skin.

Benefits: it provides a lot of hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

LACTIC ACID

Extraction: lactic acid is used to balance the pH of cosmetic products.

Benefits: this ingredient allows cosmetics to be milder for skin and hair.

CITRIC ACID

Extraction: citric acid is a weak organic acid found in fruits such as lemons and oranges. Lemon juice contains approximately 5-8% citric acid.

Benefits: citric acid and its salts: Diammonium, Potassium and Sodium help to preserve cosmetics since they are metal chelating agents. Citric acid and its salts are also added to cosmetics to help regulate the acid / base levels. Functions as a powerful antioxidant and helps to regulate and maintain skin’s hydration and elasticity.

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.