Peptide-Rich Moisturizing Milk

ALOE VERA JUICE

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.

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.

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: Panthenol is derived from vitamin B5, obtained from pantothenic acid, which is found in foods like vegetables and cereals.
Benefits: Panthenol deeply hydrates, improves elasticity, and repairs both hair and skin. It strengthens the hair fibre, reduces frizz, and soothes irritations. Additionally, on the skin, it promotes cell regeneration, providing softness, shine, and protection against external aggressions.

Obtainment: Crambe oil is obtained from Crambe abyssinica seeds, a plant native to the Mediterranean area.

Benefits: Acts directly on the epidermis creating a delicate film that imparts comfort and protection to the skin. It is also an excellent moisturising agent.

Extraction: rice extract is obtained directly from the rice grain unlike the rice oil which is obtained from the bran. Rice has been cultivated for more than 6500 years and is popularly used as an antidiarrheal, demulcent and anti-inflammatory. Nonetheless, rice is mostly known for its multiple beneficial properties is a useful ingredient in skin and hair care.

Benefits: this extract has excellent properties promoting the growth and strengthening of hair and nails. Its activity stimulates different keratin proteins responsible for helping nails growth and fortification.

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.

Obtaining: protein obtained from concentrated yeast subjected to an extraction and filtration process.

Benefits: generates natural luminosity in the skin for a more radiant appearance, helping to reduce the appearance of spots.

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.

Obtaining: carnosine is naturally obtained through biofermentation, extraction, and selection from soy and yeast extract.

Benefits: its main benefits are anti-glycation and antioxidant effects, preventing premature skin aging. Glycation is an effect caused by excess sugars that leads to the degradation of elastin and collagen proteins in the skin. Thus, carnosine supports the elasticity and maintenance of the skin.

Extraction: extracted from the leaves of the olive tree, a tree that is usually found in the Mediterranean areas of Europe and Africa. The olive branches, from where the leaves are collected, are traditionally recognised as symbols of peace.

Benefits: it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. In the same way, it maintains the skin in optimal conditions and acts as a fragrant agent.

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.

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. 

Extraction: extracted from the olive, the fruit of the olive tree. It is a fruit of fleshy mesocarp and woody endocarp and with a single seed.

Benefits: it acts as a conditioner for the hair, leaving it manageable, soft, shiny and with a healthy appearance. Among other functions, it provides benefits to the skin and has ligthening properties (lightens hair and complexion tones).

Obtaining: carnosine is naturally obtained through biofermentation, extraction, and selection from soy and yeast extract.

Benefits: promotes the synthesis of type I, II, and IV collagen and elastin, increasing skin elasticity, reducing fine wrinkles, and enhancing hydration and luminosity.

Obtainment: Soy is an herbaceous plant of the legume family whose seeds have a great nutritional value. Its extract is very appreciated in cosmetics for its properties.

Benefits: It has moisturising, regenerating, protective and softening properties. Soy is also rich in proteins and other essential nutrients, such as potassium or zinc. It is a powerful antioxidant agent for its content in isoflavones.

Sourcing: Ester of hexaglycerol and capric acid, sourced from coconut oil. It’s a natural, biodegradable ingredient approved by Ecocert.

Benefits: It acts as a skin conditioner, emollient, solubiliser and emulsifying agent.

Obtention: Glycyrrhetinic acid is obtained from the liquorice plant.

Benefits: Increases skin suppleness.

Obtention: Proline is an amino acid. It is obtained by biofermentation of glucose.

Benefits: Proline functions as a skin conditioning agent, it forms a protective film on the skin surface. It prevents moisture loss from the skin.

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 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.

Extraction: Manufactured by fermentation of glucose syrup derived from the corn renewable raw material.

Benefits: It is a chelating agent that inactivates metal ions to prevent deterioration of cosmetic products

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.

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.

Light and delicate 100% natural fragrance, conveying calm and hydration with notes of almond, coconut, and orange, and a sweet base of candy and caramel.

Obtaining: it is obtained from the peel of the fruit of the Citrus aurantium tree, also known as the bitter orange tree, typical of Mediterranean countries.

Benefits: this essential oil is used in perfumes for its fresh and citrusy aroma, and is common in skincare and aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing properties.

Extraction: this essential oil is obtained from the lemon, an acidic citrus fruit high in vitamins, especially in vitamin C.

Benefits: purifies oily skin, opens clogged pores and improves acne-prone skin. Like many scented oils, lemon oil has antioxidant and calming properties which benefit the skin. It also provides benefits on the hair: it increases capillary resistance prevents the scalp from over drying and treats dandruff.

Obtaining: Virginia cedarwood oil is obtained from the wood of the red cedar tree (Juniperus Virginiana), cultivated in this region of the United States.

Benefits: the wood of Virginia cedar is aromatic and rich in essential oils, making it commonly used in perfumes with aromatherapy and therapeutic properties.

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: 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.

Obtaining: Vanillin is an aromatic organic compound that is responsible for the characteristic flavor and aroma of vanilla. It is naturally found in the pods of the vanilla plant.

Benefits: It is used in the production of fragrances and cosmetic products due to its pleasant aroma and antioxidant properties.