Hydrating Essentials Set with Vitamin C Serum

ALMOND OIL

Extraction: almond oil is composed of monounsaturated fats (healthy fats found in plant foods), oleic acid and linoleic acids (such as Omega 3 and 6). It is almost transparent in color with yellow or golden hues and is almost odourless.

Benefits: It acts as a stimulant for the production of collagen and elastin, providing the tissues with firmness and elasticity. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and stretchmarks and sweet almond oil is even recommended in various anti-cellulite treatments. Its anti-inflammatory, reparative and healing properties protect the skin’s natural barrier, slows down the ageing process and protects against UV rays  with Vitamin E.

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.

Extraction: cold-pressed from the macadamia nut. It is a vegetable oil rich in oleic acids, vitamin E and sterols (providing soothing and calming actions). Theese nuts are rich in OMEGA-7 fats.

Benefits: it makes your hair look younger without plugging the pores, similar to the sebacious fats produced by the human body itself. It is perfect to regenerate split ends and acts as an anti-frizz. Hydrates, repairs and strengthens the hair avoiding hair loss.

Extraction: chia seeds are a herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family. Chia seed oil is obtained by cold pressing the chia seeds.

Benefits: Chia seeds are one of the best known superfoods. Its oil contains up to 60% concentration of Omega 3 and has shown to have remarkable benefits for sensitive skin.

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.

OLIVE OIL

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.

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.

POPPYSEED OIL

Extraction: poppyseed oil is extracted from the virgin pressing the seeds of the poppy, an angiosperm plant.

Benefits: poppyseed oil has nourishing, moisturizing and restructuring properties. It is exceptionally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, among which is linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that is not synthesized by the body and is involved in regulating the body’s hydration and restructuring the epidermis. It also contains B vitamins and is rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that provide protection against free radicals.

HAZELNUT OIL

Extraction: it is obtained by extracting the virgin oil of cold pressed hazelnuts.

Benefits: hazelnut oil helps skin maintain elasticity and firmness thanks to its astringent effects. It is also an excellent moisturizer, antioxidant and skin regenerating agent. It contains various nutrients that are beneficial to the skin and its light texture does not leave any greasy residue making it suitable for sensitive skin.

BABASSU OIL

Extraction: the Babassu palm is an Amazonian species that can reach up to 20 meters in height. This vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of the babassu palm. The oil is a powerful antioxidant and natural firming agent with properties similar to those of coconut oil.

Benefits: it is a non-greasy butter that is absorbs quickly into skin and has excellent smoothing and moisturizing properties. Traditionally used in Brazil to treat skin irritations, Babassu oil effectively treats dry, itchy, inflamed and eczema prone skin. It also helps moisturize dry skin and balance the moisture of oily skin without leaving shine residue so it is suitable for all skin types.

JOJOBA OIL

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. 

ROSEHIP OIL

Extraction: this vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of a shrub called Rosa moschata, cultivated in Chile and Argentina.

Benefits: it is one of the oils essential in any skin care regimen. It has the capacity to effectively treat scars, stretch marks and skin flaccidity. This is due to its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, containing up to 49% linoleic acid and 34% linolenic acid which are directly related to the synthesis of collagen. It is also rich in vitamins E and K.

Extraction: this vegetable oil is obtained from the seeds of the marula tree, a wild species native to southern Africa.

Benefits: This oil, known as the "African miracle", moisturizes, nourishes, revitalizes and provides antioxidants (it has 16% more antioxidants than other oils such as argan). It is especially suitable for dry and damaged skin. It is rich in vitamin C, strengthens the lipid barrier of the skin and protects it from harmful environmental damage.

Extraction: grapefruit is a fresh fruit that contains unique phytochemicals known as bioflavonoids. These compounds help promote skin and overall health.

Benefits: helps remove impurities and helps strengthen skin, providing luminosity and vitality. Grapefruit extracts are especially beneficial for people who are prone to dandruff, acne, impetigo (bacterial infection of the skin) or skin rashes. On the other hand, it should be noted that grapefruit is very rich in vitamin C, which stimulates the production of collagen (principle skin protein) and in lycopene, which works to combat the harmful effects of free radicals.

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.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the pineapple fruit which is rich in vitamin C and amino acids.

Benefits: helps prevent the signs of premature aging due to its high content of free radical fighting antioxidants. It also helps skin maintain its elasticity and firmness. This fruit contains the enzyme bromaline which exfoliates and helps eliminate dead cells, leaving the skin healthier and cleaner.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the citrus fruit of bergamot (C. bergamia). It is extracted from the fruit’s oil glands found on the surface of the fruit.

Benefits: in cosmetics, bergamot essential oil is used mainly for its refreshing aroma and is ideal for use in refreshing and invigorating baths. It has many therapeutic properties and works as a deodorizing, tranquilizing, and healing agent. It is especially beneficial for treating oily and acne prone skin. It is also a good natural remedy to treat oily scalp and dandruff.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the tangerine fruit. It has a pretty sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: This fruit rich in vitamin A and C is a beauty ally, as it helps to reduce imperfections and stimulate the production of collagen. Thanks to its richness in antioxidant compounds, it also decreases the negative impact caused by free radicals and prevents premature ageing. It provides soothing benefits for irritated skin and at the same time it tonifies.

Extraction: this extract is taken from the seeds of cardamom plant, also known as the tree of paradise.

Benefits: its main use in cosmetics is for use in natural perfumes given its excellent aromatic properties. It revitalizes and sooths skin.

Extraction: lavender is a shrub from the Mediterranean countries of Europe and Africa. Its extract is obtained from the flowers, leaves and stem of the lavender plan.

Benefits: its main use in cosmetics is for use in natural perfumes given its excellent aromatic and calming properties. This medicinal protects and hydrates skin. It also helps in the rejuvenation and regeneration processes.

Extraction: the pomegranate is a thick-skinned fruit with seeds. Its  juice is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids. Rich source of vitamins (C and B5) and minerals such as potassium.

Benefits: prevents hair loss and leaves hair feeling healthier and brighter. The pomegranate extract helps hair maintain its natural tone for longer. Pomegranate extract also works great as a sunscreen and offers protection against free radicals that cause skin aging.

Extraction: The apple is a very refreshing and moisturizing fruit because of its high water composition. It also has antioxidant properties.

Benefits: Apple is noted for its high content of both malic and tartaric acids, two acids that help to naturally remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. Apple helps nurture skin by improving blood flow, regulating pH levels and preventing black spots.  It also has softening, antiseptic and refreshing properties. Its high content of pectin makes it able to retain water.

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.

Extraction: fruit of the sweet orange tree. The orange peel is used for its cosmetic properties.

Benefits: rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. It helps produce collagen, clears dark spots and prevents acne breakouts. It has antioxidant properties that provide protection against free radicals which contribute to premature ageing. It also gives the skin a natural shine.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the pear fruit.

Benefits: pear helps preserve tissues’ vitality. This fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and E, beta carotenes and zinc. It is effective for use in the treatment of oily or acne-prone skin and provides long-lasting hydration in dry skin.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the petals of the rose.

Benefits: roses are beneficial for the skin for many reasons. Their extract functions as a tonic, softener, sebum regulator, anti-aging and flavoring agent. It is effective for use in products that treat oxidative processes of the skin or for acne prone skin.

Extraction: it is extracted distilling the freshly cut wood of the Santulum album tree, native to India.

Benefits: it contains large amounts of alfa and beta-santalol, molecules with antibacterial properties. It helps sooth, moisturize and regenerate dry and damaged skin leaving it feeling soft and helping to improve its overall texture. Prevents the signs of premature aging, helps eliminate scars and stretch marks, acts as a fungicide and functions as an aphrodisiac. 

Extraction: extracted from the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. It is the primary food source for flamingos, salmon and prawns, hence their characteristic reddish color.

Benefits: it is the most powerful antioxidant that exists in nature. It has antioxidant power 1,000 times stronger than that of Coenzyme Q10 and 65 times stronger than Vitamin C. This carotenoid is used for repairing skin damage and to prevent premature ageing. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, promotes hydration and protects against solar radiation.

Extraction: safflower is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The oil obtained from the cold pressing of its seeds is used as food and natural colouring.

Benefits: it contains a high concentration of linoleic acid and vitamin K, which help to treat irritated or tired skin. It is a dry oil, which penetrates quickly into the skin, hydrating it without greasing it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Extraction: ingredient with floral aroma found in citric essential oils.

Benefits: it is used as an aromatic substance.

Extraction: monoterpene with floral aroma and a touch of menthol. This natural fragrance, is sweet and smooth. It is produced by a wide variety of plants such as mint, cinnamon, citrus fruits and birch trees.

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

Extraction: benzyl alcohol is a mild preservative widely used in cosmetics for products with an aqueous base. It is produced by fermenting sugary plant solutions and is approved by the certifier “Ecocert”.

Benefits: prevents cosmetics and personal care products from deteriorating and becoming contaminated by preventing the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. It works as an antiseptic, astringent and freshener.

Extraction: colorless oily liquid with a light floral scent with hints of rose that occurs naturally in some plants. It is a monoterpene that is part of the natural essential oils.

Benefits: it forms part of the natural fragrances found in cosmetics and personal care products.

Extraction: also known as geranial, is a natural compound with lemon citrus aroma. It comes from the essential oils of a series of plants that include: lemon grass, lemon myrtle, lemon and orange blossom.

Benefits: it is used in perfumes as a natural component of essential oils. It is refreshing, rich in vitamins, stimulates microcirculation and nurtures tissues.

ALOE VERA POWDER

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.

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.

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.

Obtainment: This extract, obtained from the pulp of the pomegranate, is later fermented with Lactobacillus Lactis. As a result of the process, a concentration of its enzymes is obtained.

Benefits: It provides an important exfoliation thanks to the action of proteolytic enzymes that leaves the skin totally revitalised. It works by removing the outer layer of dead skin where sebum can accumulate and harmful bacteria can get trapped in the skin.

Obtaining: It is a complex based on probiotics that is obtained via the fermation of Lactococcus Lactis bacteria Benefits made in specific conditions.

Benefits: It stimulates the cellular renewal of the skin, eliminating the layer of dead skin cells and reinforcing the epidermis barrier function. It also has antimicrobial and defense properties against pollution and its impact on the skin.

Obtainment: Aloe vera is a perennial plant that grows in very hot places. The gel obtained from it is as skin remedies. This gel acts creating a protective and refreshing mantle that provides and retains moisture.

Benefits: Its astringent, moisturising, regenerating, renewing, rejuvenating and antibacterial power helps brings a revitalised and impeccable look to the skin. It offers a deep skin cleansing from its deepest layers, which favours the unclogging of pores and the elimination of toxins and dirt that causes the dermis to malfunction. It is especially suitable for dry and cracked skin. On the other hand, it also strengthens the hair and restores the shine, helps to eliminate dandruff and crusts of the scalp.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from a variety of orange characteristic for its reddish color in the inside. This color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of pigments with antioxidant function. 

Benefits: Source of enzymes that fights free radicals and provide protection against oxidation, as they have anti-ageing properties. It also provides hydration by generating water in the process of neutralising free radicals.

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.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from Griffonia seeds, a woody shrub native to West and Central Africa.

Benefits: It provides a film on the skin that protects it from environmental damage. This lifting effect leaves the skin much firmer and rejuvenated. It also acts as a sunscreen against UV radiation. As a curiosity, it should be noted that the seeds of this plant have a high concentration of the natural precursor of serotonin, a neurotransmitter popularly known as "the hormone of happiness".

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.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the bark of the black willow, a tree native to eastern North America. This part of the tree has a high content of tannins and salicin.

Benefits: It provides exfoliation (increases cellular renewal) and anti-microbial action without irritating the skin. Salicylic acid works by softening and dissolving the keratin, which leads  dead skin to come off and be easily removed. It can penetrate the pores in depth, and exfoliate both the inside of these and the outermost dermal surface. It can also reduce sebum secretion and acne.

Obtainement: It is an extract of the edible blueberry berries, a plant of the Ericaceae family. These small fruits are very rich in flavonoids.

Benefits: It has exfoliating properties thanks to its outstanding content of lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid. It works by leaving the skin much softer and more radiant. It also presents remarkable properties as an antioxidant.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the juice of the stem of the sugarcane, a plant belonging to the family of the Poaceae that can reach a height of up to 4 meters.

Benefits: It helps to retain water and maintain the skin hydrated. It stands out for its content in mineral salts, trace elements and vitamins, especially in group B. It also has an important content in glycolic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid that has exfoliating properties.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the papaya, the fruit of the shrub plant of the genus Carica in the family Caricaceae.

Benefits: It has an outstanding content in papain, an enzyme that acts by increasing cell renewal through, achieving a much smoother and younger skin.

Extraction: mango extract is obtained from the maceration of mango fruit and almond oil.

Benefits: mango is one of the most complete fruits with major nutritional value, not only as part of your intake but also on your skin. Its vitamin A, C and B richness as well as minerals add hydrating, antioxidant and repairing properties on the skin.

Extraction: organic hyaluronic acid of vegetable origin. It is found naturally in the skin so the application of this acid will not irritate or damage it.

Benefits: increases skin’s hydration and provides firmness and elasticity. Penetrates skin deep down with its anti-aging action.

Obtainment: It is a wax obtained from sea fennel, a coastal plant that fishermen used to take in their long trips because of its high content of vitamin C and minerals.

Benefits: It induces a reduction of sebum secretion, softens and eliminates wrinkles of the skin and leaves it completely uniform. The surface of the skin is much softer, wrinkles are attenuated and sebum levels are reduced with a matifying effect.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the fruit of a shrub called Microcitrus australasica, which grows in subtropical forests of different regions of Australia.

Benefits: It acts by stimulating the skin exfoliation process thanks to its content in alpha hydroxy acids of natural origin. Anti-ageing properties are also attributed to it.

Obtainment: Extract obtained from the pulp of the sweet orange, the fruit of the orange tree, a citrus tree of the family of the Rutáceas.

Benefits: It has an outstanding content in citric acid, an alpha hydroxy acid of natural origin that acts on the skin with irregularities, wrinkles and expression linez with an attenuating effect. It should also be mentioned that it is very rich in vitamin C and, therefore, it has nutritional, regenerating and moisturising properties.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the pulp of the lemon, which grows in small evergreen fruit trees. Noted for its high content of vitamin C.

Benefits: It has an outstanding content in citric acid, an alpha hydroxy acid of natural origin that has exfoliating properties and accelerate epidermal cells renewal.

Obtainment: It is an extract obtained from the sugar maple, a tree belonging to the family of the Sapindáceas. The maple syrup, millenary tradition, is obtained from the sap of this maple, by concentrating it and filtering it.

Benefits: This extract is rich in malic and tartaric acid, two enzymes that act by normalising the skin with irregularities, wrinkles and fine lines. It has exfoliating properties, leaving the skin much softer and radiant.

Obtainment: It is a purified fraction obtained from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. This plant is characteriSed by its high content of flavonoids, especially baicalin.

Benefits: It acts by delaying the aging of the cells of our epidermis, decreasing the roughness of the skin and improving its organisation, elasticity and firmness.

Obtainment: This concentrate of exopolysaccharides is obtained by the fermentation of marine bacteria (Pseudoalteromonas sp.) rich in glucuronic acid, with a remarkable ability to retain water.

Benefits: It is an alternative of biotechnological origin to hyaluronic acid. It increases skin hydration immediately with a long lasting effect. It also acts by decreasing the roughness of the skin and attenuating wrinkles.

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.

Extraction: this ingredient is extracted by radish root fermentation along the Leuconostoc bacteria, obtaining as a final product a filtrate of this ingredient.

Benefits: leuconostoc bacteria and radish root ferments add an antimicrobial peptide that regulates bacteria growth and increases hydration.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Obtainment: This ingredient is found naturally in the anise, an herb of the Apiaceae family native to South-West Asia and the eastern Mediterranean basin, and therefore, it is 100% plant-based.

Benefits: It is an innovative natural preservative, acts as a flavouring agent, preservative and and masks unpleasant odours.

Extraction: it is obtained by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation. It is an oily liquid derived from vegetable oils that is used as an antioxidant and emollient. 

Benefits: it is used as a hair conditioner and softener. This hydrogenator helps prolong and maintain the stability of the aromas. 

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. 

Extraction: Lactic acid is obtained from the natural fermentation of sugars and is used to adjust the pH of cosmetic products due to its acidic nature.

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

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.

Obtainment: This ingredient is a salt of salicylic acid and is obtained from tree barks, such as willow.

Benefits: This ingredient acts as a preservative in many cosmetic formulas. It is used to lengthen the half-life of a product and prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

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.

Sourcing: It’s a 100% active vegetable polyester derived from 1,3 propanediol and dimer dilinoleic acid. Linoleic acid is the main component in many vegetable oils such as argan oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil and rapeseed oil.

Benefits: Propanediol and dilinoleic acid have binding properties and give products a glossy appearance. What’s more, it has an emollient effect and is a viscosity-controlling agent.

Extraction: esters of plant-derived origin 100% biodegradable.

Benefits: It is an emulsifying agent that improves pigment dispersion in natural formulations and provides a softening effect.

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.

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. 

Extraction: it is obtained by extracting the virgin oil of cold pressed hazelnuts.

Benefits: hazelnut oil helps skin maintain elasticity and firmness thanks to its astringent effects. It is also an excellent moisturizer, antioxidant and skin regenerating agent. It contains various nutrients that are beneficial to the skin and its light texture does not leave any greasy residue making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Extraction: coconut is a tropical fruit obtained from the coconut tree. Cold pressing thExtraction: the coconut is a tropical fruit obtained from the coconut tree. The oil is obtained by pressing the pulp of the coconut which produces a fat-like substance from which the coconut oil is later extracted. This vegetable oil is composed 90% of saturated fatty acids.

Benefits: coconut oil is one of the star ingredients in any beauty routine. It is perfect for hair care, serving as a conditioner to repair and restructure dry and damaged hair and help prevent breakage. It is rich in fatty acids that nourish and moisturize hair and leaves hair feeling smooth and silky. It is also great for skin, working as a powerful moisturizer by hydrating dry, damaged skin and leaving it feeling smooth and refreshed. Additionally, it has remarkable restorative and antioxidative properties.nditioner, it repairs damaged hair and restructures it increasing its resistance. Rich in fatty acids, it nourishes and hydrates the hair. Combined with rinsing, it leaves a soft and silky effect.

Extraction: grapes, sweet tasting fruit, is obtained from the vine and it is composed mostly by water and fiber. Grape seed oil is the result of pressing that grape seed. It adds vitamin E, tannins, OMEGA-6 and a great quantity of antioxidants that help our tissues and organs to be protected from free radicals.

Benefits: its antioxidant, nourishing and protective powers help frizzy and breakable hair. It improves circulation, strengthens blood vessels and reduces hair loss.

Extraction: the Rosa Canina fruit comes from a thorny and perennial rosebush of the Rosaceae family mainly found in Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia.

Benefits: its fruit, called rose hip, has important antioxidant properties thanks to its high vitamin C content. It also has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids. It helps to restore skin firmness thanks to its nourishing and astringent properties.

ACEITE DE ALBARICOQUE

Obtaining: Oil extracted from the apricot kernel, a tree that grows mainly in Central Asia and the Mediterranean coast.

Benefits: Apricot oil easily penetrates the skin and is quickly absorbed without leaving any shine or greasy residue. It contains omega 6, omega 9, and oleic acid, which improve the appearance of the skin by providing softness and hydration. It strengthens the skin barrier and has high antioxidant power that prevents aging and premature damage caused by free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory, soothing, and regenerating properties. It helps to improve skin tone, nourish it, and visibly reduce signs of aging.

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.

Extraction: This extract is obtained from the Marigold flower one of the aromatic plants that make up the Asteraceae family.

Benefits: Marigold stimulates the healing action and regenerates damaged skin, as well as producing more collagen (vital for the skin to recover). It is then used to treat scars and skin marks. It has anti-inflammatory, calming, protective properties as well as a high moisturising and nourishing power.

Extraction: extracted from the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. It is the primary food source for flamingos, salmon and prawns, hence their characteristic reddish color.

Benefits: it is the most powerful antioxidant that exists in nature. It has antioxidant power 1,000 times stronger than that of Coenzyme Q10 and 65 times stronger than Vitamin C. This carotenoid is used for repairing skin damage and to prevent premature ageing. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, promotes hydration and protects against solar radiation.

Extraction: safflower is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The oil obtained from the cold pressing of its seeds is used as food and natural colouring.

Benefits: it contains a high concentration of linoleic acid and vitamin K, which help to treat irritated or tired skin. It is a dry oil, which penetrates quickly into the skin, hydrating it without greasing it.

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.

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

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

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