Superoxide Dismutase Face Mist

ALOE VERA POWDER Eco

Extraction: Aloe Vera is a perennial plant native to warm climates. The gel contained in its leaves is commonly used in skin treatments due to its many beneficial properties.

Benefits: Known as an astringent, this plant also has moisturizing, regenerating, rejuvenating and antibacterial properties. These properties are perfect for revitalizing skin. It also functions as a deep cleansing agent, opening pores and eliminating toxins that cause the disruptions in the skin’s normal functioning. It also benefits the hair by restoring shine and helping to eliminate excess dandruff and scalp irritations. It is used especially effective for treating skin irritations, blemishes and acne.

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.

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.

MALACHITE

Extraction: this extract is obtained from natural malachite, a mineral with numerous associated health benefits. This is a purified extract.

Benefits: this purified extract is taken from malachite rock. It is rich in copper and offers powerful protection against superoxide radicals. Copper is an element necessary for the human body and plays a fundamental role in preventing cell aging. Copper deficiency produces a greater oxidation of lipids and cells and increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

CURCULIGO

Extraction: this plant, also called Kali Musali, is one of the Ten Sacred Flowers of Kerala (one of the 29 states of India) and is grown mainly in the Central Himalayas, India, Sri Lanka and Japan.

Benefits: it is rich in sugars and curculigosides (phenolic glycosides). This ingredient has traditionally been harvested for its numerous health benefits including being used to treat itchy and irritated skin, skin diseases, cuts and wounds. It also has aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antioxidant and even anti-carcinogenic properties. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its toning properties.

SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE

Extraction: this stable form of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) is obtained via plant bio-fermentation processes.

Benefits: superoxide anion is the most reactive and harmful free radical for the cells of the human body. The SOD enzyme is the body’s natural defense for fighting the damage caused by free radicals. Studies have shown that the SOD enzyme helps to reduce almost 100% of inflammation caused by UVB rays.

POLIPODIUM

Extraction: polypodium is a small species of fern common throughout Europe with the exception of the Mediterranean regions.

Benefits: In ancient times, polypodium rhizome was widely used throughout Europe for medicinal purposes. It high concentration of saponins moisturize and soften skin.  It forms part of the Hydractin active. Hydractin is formed from a concentration of lichen, polypodium and Icelandic moss. It provides Natural Hydration Factors (NMF) and acts as a universal anti-aging treatment. Four week clinical trials conducted on individuals between the ages of 25-60 reported softer skin and increases in elasticity and firmness. 

GOJI BERRIES Eco

Extraction: Goji berries grow in a 2 or 3m high shrub and are cultivated mainly in Chile. The berries are very delicate and must be collected with great care, to later be dried either in the sun or by mechanical drying.

Benefits: Goji berries are one of the best known superfoods. This berry contains large amounts of necessary micro and macronutrient concentrates such as different types of polysaccharides, proteins, fiber, amino acids, essential minerals, essential vitamins (vitamin C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6) and phenols. This concentrated organic extract acts as a stimulant providing energy to the skin cells, as a powerful antioxidant counteracting the superoxide radical and a lipid peroxidation inhibitor.

ICELANDIC MOSS

Extraction: Although its name suggests it is a moss, in reality, it is a lichen, that is, a symbiosis between a fungus and an algae.

Benefits: Icelandic moss has been commonly used as a demulcent, forming a protective film over mucous membranes and providing extra moisture. It forms part of the Hydractin active, a concentration of lichen, polypodium and Icelandic moss. It provides Natural Hydration Factors (NMF) and acts as a universal anti-aging treatment. Four week clinical trials conducted on individuals between the ages of 25-60 reported softer skin and increases in elasticity and firmness.

SACRED LOTUS

Extraction: Lotus has always had special significance, even in ancient times. This flower, characteristic of the Nile, was appreciated by the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Later, it was taken to Syria and from there, its cultivation was transferred to India and China. It is widely used in traditional Ayurveda and Siddha medicine for the treatment of inflammations, and is also an aphrodisiac and a tonic.

Benefits: This lotus species is among of many variants of lotus and shares active properties with other and lotus extracts from Egypt. Its action inhibits the production of leptin, effectively reducing sebaceous hypersecretion. This is done by reducing the reducing the molecules involved in the sebum and inflammatory formation processes It reduces the amount of lipids present in sebum which are responsible for inflammation and acne. As a result, unwanted shine is decreased by 15%, imperfections by 41%, and fat synthesis by 44%.

EGYPTIAN LOTUS

Extraction: Lotus is a flower that has been cultivated in Asia for more than 7,000 years. It is commonly used as food and in traditional medicine as a tranquilizer and to combat insomnia. It is also known by the name “blue lotus”.

Benefits: This lotus species is among of many variants of lotus and shares active properties with other and lotus extracts from Egypt. Its action inhibits the production of leptin, effectively reducing sebaceous hypersecretion. This is done by reducing the reducing the molecules involved in the sebum and inflammatory formation processes It reduces the amount of lipids present in sebum which are responsible for inflammation and acne. As a result, unwanted shine is decreased by 15%, imperfections by 41%, and fat synthesis by 44%.

PEAT MOSS

Extraction: Sphagnum is a genus of more than 100 species of mosses, commonly known as peat moss.

Benefits: peat moss has no leaves, roots or vasculatory system, that is why it needs large quantities of water to reach enough metabolic activity. It forms part of the Hydractin active. Hydractin is formed from a concentration of lichen, polypodium and Icelandic moss. It provides Natural Hydration Factors (NMF) and acts as a universal anti-aging treatment. Four week clinical trials conducted on individuals between the ages of 25-60 reported softer skin and increases in elasticity and firmness.

SODIUM ANISATE

Extraction: Sodium Anisate is a 100% natural preservative obtained from anise and fennel.

Benefits: It is a gentle preservative proved to have a great mitotic inhibitor activity without altering the integrity, colour or pH of other natural ingredients included in the final product. It is especially used in the preservation of fresh ingredients.

SODIUM LEVULINATE

Extraction: Sodium Levulinate is a 100% natural preservative obtained from starch and vegetal inulin.

Benefits: It is a gentle preservative proved to be able to control microorganism colonies without altering the integrity, colour or pH of other ingredients included in the final product. It is especially used in the preservation of fresh ingredients.

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.

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. 

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.