Cherry Blossom Facial Mask

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.

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.

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Extraction: this ingredient is derived from glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils. It is found naturally in the human body so it will not damage skin.

Benefits: acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface to give it a soft, smooth and light appearance. It also slows down water loss by forming a protective barrier and protects skin against the damage caused by free radicals. Furthermore, in terms of formulation, it helps to stabilize oil-water emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances present.

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.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER

Obtaining: plant-derived ingredient obtained from glycerin and cetyl alcohol, which are both 100% natural ingredients, extracted from plant-derived oils, such as coconut.

Benefits: it is used as emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic products.

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.

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.

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.

AÇAÍ STEROLS

Extraction: açaí sterols are obtained from the cold-pressed oil of this superfruit. It is originally from northern South America, and belongs to the Arecaceae family. Its fruit is highly valued for its high nutritional properties.

Benefits: it is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic or linoleic acids. They increase the formation of skin barrier and improve its hydration.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL Eco

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.

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.

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. 

SESAME OIL Eco

Extraction: sesame oil is obtained by cold pressing its seeds. Sesamum Indicum is a flowering plant of the Pedaliaceae family. It was cultivated in Mesopotamia at least four milleniums ago. Currently it is still popular in Eastern and American countries, in the form of seed, oil or derivatives.

Benefits: it has photoprotective, moisturising, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It acts on the horny layer, fighting common inflammations of sensitive skins, such as dermatitis. Its photoprotective properties make it ideal for protecting the skin from damage caused by sun.

SEA WATER

Extraction: sea water with a unique composition characteristic of its extraction area.

Benefits: its mineral composition has detoxifying properties, reduces cellular oxidation and improves skin hydration. These effects result in a reduction of the pores and an increase in the brightness and firmness of skin, giving it a smooth and healthy appearance.

BISABOLOL

Extraction: alpha-bisabolol is a natural monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol, originally from Brazil, found in plants such as chamomile or candeia argol.

Benefits: it is a powerful skin calming agent, which minimises redness induced by UV rays and also protects against other external aggressions and environmental stress. This natural active ingredient counteracts premature ageing. It is a great agent to fight inflammations and irritations of the most sensitive skins.

ECTOINE

Extraction: this natural carboxylic acid has been discovered in halophilic bacteria as a protective substance against osmotic stress, caused by differences in salt concentration and temperature in its culture medium.

Benefits: it has the ability to reduce the cellular stress that causes the skin ageing, protects it from UV rays and environmental pollution. In addition, with its barrier properties, it accelerates the healing of damaged skin, maintaining its natural hydration and reducing redness and inflammation. It gives stability to the protein structures of cells.

POTASSIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

Extraction: potassium salt from natural origin with a plant base that acts as emulsifier.

Benefits: cleanses and conditions skin and hair. Regulates the skin’s physiological conditions and helps maintain natural pH balance.

LIME

Extraction: lime, like other citrus fruits, contains a high concentration of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are two class 1 antioxidants. It also contains calcium, potassium and essential oils. The oil extracted from its peel is used in numerous cosmetic products.

Benefits: combats skin impurities, making it one of the best astringents. It rejuvenates the skin, keeps it radiant and protects against infections. It also promotes blood circulation making it ideal for treating cellulite.

MEXICAN AGASTACHE

Extraction: a medicinal plant cultivated in Mexico, known locally as Toronjil Morado. Mexican Agastache is organically harvested in support of fair and sustainable trade. The cultivation of the Mexican Agastache provides local women with employment opportunities by allowing harvest the plant daily in the fields. Its cultivation allows for its extracts to be used in cosmetics thereby promoting social research and development. In Mexican culture, Toronjil has been used traditionally as a food source and as a medicinal plant to naturally treat shock, anxiety and the depression.

Benefits: Mexican Agastache is rich in acacetin and tilianin, flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties which prevent the skin from developing the redness and other signs caused by psychological stress and help decrease cellular inflammation.

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.

DWARF EVERLAST

Extraction: dwarf everlast extract, also known as curry because of its spicy perfume, is found in sandy soils of sunny areas.

Benefits: it calms and comforts any skin reactivity. It stimulates its own release of calming molecules, known as beta-endorphins. It also reduces inflammation activators, thus reducing the skin reactivity. It also strengthens the skin barrier and provide a comfort and relaxing effect, improving the overall well being of skin.

SALICORNIA

Extraction: salicornia is a coastal plant of incredible adaptability. It is able to live in soils with very variable salt contents thanks to the presence of water carriers and agents that protect it from dehydration.

Benefits: it favours the storage and transport of water and urea through the epidermis. It also increases the action of enzymes involved in the production of lipids in skin. These two actions produce an instant moisturising effect on all skin types.

GREEN TEA

Extraction: the leaves and buds of Camellia Sinensis are used to make green tea. This plant comes from Southeast Asia and southern China, but is now widespread and cultivated worldwide. It is part of the herbs of traditional Chinese medicine.

Benefits: it has important antioxidant benefits, thanks to its content in polyphenols. It fights free radicals induced by UV rays, has an anti-inflammatory action and inhibits the action of collagenase, maintaining the tone and elasticity of the skin.

TASMANIAN PEPPERBERRY

Extraction: Tasmanian pepperberry is the fruit of the Tasmannia Lanceolata tree. It is found in the mountains of southeastern Australia and has the capacity to survive at very low temperatures, and also exposed to strong wind. It has an initial sweet taste, followed by a spicy flavour.

Benefits: it contains polygodial, a very powerful active ingredient. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, clinical studies show that it calms irritations, inflammations, itching or burning. It also has antiallergic and antimicrobial properties.

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.

HALYMENIA DURVILLEI

Extraction: it is a type of red alga from Madagascar. Its composition in polysaccharides has a high concentration in galactose.

Benefits: combats premature skin ageing and sensitivity associated with environmental impact or stress. It is perfect for treating sensitive and reactive skin, reducing all associated symptoms (sensitivity, irritability, redness, etc.).

LINOLEIC ACID

Extraction: linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid of the omega 6 series. Its first double bond is between the 6th and 7th carbon in the chain. Human orgnism cannot synthesise this type of component, so it has to be acquired through food and by external application of cosmetics. It is extracted from plant-derived oils such as linseed.

Benefits: numerous benefits for the organism are attributed to it. It helps to reinforce the skin barrier, maintaining its hydration and reinforcing its shield against irritating agents. Scientific results show effects on acne and other types of inflammatory disorders.

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.

LINOLENIC ACID

Extraction: linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid of the omega 6 series. Its first double bond is between the 6th and 7th carbon in the chain. The human body cannot synthesise this type of component, so it has to be acquired through nutrition or external application of cosmetics. It is extracted from plant-derived oils such as borage or evening primrose.

Benefits: it is attributed numerous benefits thanks to its interaction with the oils of our skin. It helps to maintain the health of the skin's hydrolipidic barrier, fights dryness and promotes the regeneration of skin cells. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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

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

CHERRY BLOSSOM NATURAL PERFUME

Extraction: the natural perfume of Japanese Cherry Blossom is an exclusive scent certified by EcoCert.

Benefits: it provides aromatic benefits focused on revitalising, calming and restoring skin. Japanese cherry blossom is highly prised for its high content of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It is also moisturising and nourishing.

IRISH MOSS

Extraction: Irish moss extract is a mucilage extracted from Chondrus crispus algae. Later, it is dried and pulverized. When rehydrated this extract is very versatile, it can be used as a thickening agent or for the production of resistant films.

Benefits: excellent moisturizing agent. Copolymers are typically used in hair products to form transparent gels. Irish moss extract an excellent natural alternative. It gently cleans and sooths skin and hair. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

LEVULINIC ACID

Extraction: Levulinic Acid is a 100% natural preservative obtained from the degradation of cellulose.

Benefits: it is a mild preservative that control colonies of microorganisms without altering the integrity, colour or pH of the other ingredients included in the product. It has very good antibacterial properties.

P-ANISIC ACID

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.

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.

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.

MALIC ACID

Extraction: biological acid obtained from plants, in particular from fruits that are not completely mature. It is a natural part of the metabolism of plants and animals, which our body produces by transforming carbohydrates into energy.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products to regulate the pH. It has a characteristic intense flavour. On skin, it promotes the maintenance of hydration and cell regeneration.

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.

ARGININE

Extraction: arginine is an amino acid obtained by biofermentation. It is one of the main components of hair keratin. Acts as a source of nitrogen for proper cell function, generating a vasodilator effect that improves blood circulation.

Benefits: used in many formulas as a natural stabiliser, much safer than conventional alkaline agents, it is known for its effectiveness in fighting hair loss. It is biodegradable.

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.

OLEIC ACID

Extraction: oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid of the sere omega 9. Its first double bond is found between the 9th and 10th carbon of its chain. It is extracted from plant-derived oils, such as olive or safflower oils.

Benefits: numerous health benefits are attributed to this ingredient, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. It restores the levels of humidity of skin, providing hydration and elasticity. It is also used to convey other active ingredients in cosmetics thanks to its high penetration capacity in the stratum corneum.

SQUALENE

Extraction: aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It is 100% natural.

Benefits: it is a natural component and a good emollient and restores skin’s natural sebum content making it great for treating dry skin. It also has antioxidant properties and works to stimulate the immune system.

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.

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.

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.