Glow Skin Serum Foundation

WATER

Extraction: Water is present in most cosmetic products and represents the most important raw material. In the cosmetic industry, water is purified by a process that eliminates any solid particle that the water may contain in order to achieve a greater degree of purity and water quality.

Benefits: In addition to moisturizing, it improves the effect of other active principles, providing smoothness and delaying the premature aging of the skin.

COCO-CAPRYLATE / CAPRATE

Extraction: This ingredient of vegetal origin is obtained from coconut.

Benefits: It is an excellent emollient that provides an incredible sensation of smoothness to the skin. It is highly biocompatible with our skin so it has the capacity to penetrate and help it to repair itself.

COCONUT ALKANES

Extraction: extracted from coconut fatty acids through a process of hydrogenation.

Benefits: being a natural alternative to conventional silicones, it acts as an emollient. It also creates a barrier on the skin, preventing the loss of moisture, keeping it soft and properly hydrated.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

Extraction: Obtained from plants by fat hydrolysis and sugar fermentation. Glycerol is found in its natural form in our skin and it is considered an auto-repair compound.

Benefits: It is one of the many substances in the skin that help to keep the external barrier and prevent dryness and scaling. Its application provides a more nourished skin and it works on the face as an acne treatment. It also eliminates grease buildup and improves the appearance of the hair.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE

Extraction: It is an external-fase oily emulsifier obtained from glycerine and ricin vegetable oil.

Benefits: It is a natural vegetable ingredient that substitutes synthetic emulsifiers. Besides, it acts as an emollient and skin hydrating agent.

MICA

Obtenção: Mineral de silicato formado por diversas chapas finas, brilhantes, macias e flexíveis.

Benefícios: A mica é usada como pigmento em cosméticos. É uma fonte de cor e proporciona brilho e luminosidade em o maquiagem.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

Extraction: It is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: It is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly emulsify the physical filters in sunscreens.

CAOLÍN

Obtención: El caolín es un mineral de arcilla que puede ser deccolor blanco, beige o rosa según de donde se extrae.

Beneficios: Permite dar textura al producto. Destaca su actividad seborreguladora, siendo capaz absorber impurezas de la piel. Su efecto detoxificante y su capacidad antiséptica lo hacen ideal para incorporarse en productos destinados a la purificación de la piel.

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Extraction: Sodium Chloride is obtained from mineral halite and is widely known as commune salt. It is essential for biological organisms and is found in most tissues and body fluids.

Benefits: It is used to provide flavor to a product and to increase the viscosity of the aqueous (water) phase in cosmetics and personal care products.

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

Extraction: it is a natural polymer since it is obtained from castor oil by an oxidation process. It is an ingredient of easy degradation

Benefits: it has conditioning properties for both skin and hair, leaving them soft and cared for after each application.

ACEITE DE COCO

Obtención: El coco es una fruta tropical obtenida del cocotero. Del prensado de la pulpa se extrae una sustancia grasa con la que se consigue el aceite de coco. Este aceite vegetal presenta en su composición un 90% de ácidos grasos saturados.

Beneficios: El aceite de coco es uno de los ingredientes estrella en cualquier rutina de belleza. Es perfecto para el cuidado del pelo, sirve de acondicionador, repara el cabello dañado y lo reestructura incrementando su resistencia. Rico en ácidos grasos, nutre e hidrata el cabello. Combinado con el aclarado deja un efecto suave y sedoso. Por otra parte, también resulta ideal para el cuidado de la piel ya que es un potente agente hidratante, suavizante y humectante. También tiene un destacable poder reparador y antioxidante.

MANTECA DE MANGO

Obtención: la manteca de mango se obtiene por presión en frío de las semillas del mango que se encuentran en el interior del hueso de la fruta.

Beneficios: tiene propiedades emolientes, suavizantes y nutritivas. También tiene una gran capacidad oxidativa, ayudando a la cicatrización de heridas y regeneración de la piel. La manteca de mango es rica en calcio, potasio y vitaminas A, B, E y C. Es especialmente adecuada para tratar pieles maltratadas por el sol. 

APRICOT

Extraction: Seasonal summer fruit, velvety and with juicy flesh.

Benefits: This ingredient is an excellent source of B complex vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene which makes it beneficial for the skin. It has calming effects on the skin, it avoids irritation and smoothens. It is ideal to treat face and sensitive dry skins.

SODIUM BENZOATE

Extraction: It is a salt of benzoic acid.

Benefits: It is used as a preservative to allow the preservation of cosmetics. It is especially used to provide protection against the growth of fungi.

ACEITE DE MEADOWFOAM

Obtención: También llamada ""espuma de prado"", la Limnanthes Alba es una especie de planta de la familia meadowfoam. Es nativa de California y Oregón, donde crece en hábitats húmedos y herbosos.

Beneficios: Posee impresionantes propiedades hidratantes y rejuvenecedoras. Es un gran aliado para la lucha contra la pérdida de hidratación, ayudando a formar una barrera que evita la pérdida de agua y facilita la entrada de nutrientes hacia las capas más profundas de la epidermis.

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Extraction: Castor oil is an amber-coloured plant-derived oil obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. This plant is found in India, Africa and parts of South America, although it is currently mostly consumed in the United States.

Benefits: It acts as an emollient agent, as it is highly moisturising and softening. It is remarkable that it is quickly absorbed into the skin and nourishes from the inside so it is especially indicated and beneficial for dry and sensitive skin. In addition, it also has anti-ageing properties by stimulating collagen and elastin production and, hence, reduces the appearance of expression lines.

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Extraction: It is the salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is naturally produced as para-sorbic acid in mountain ash berries, Sorbus Aucuparia, Rosaceae.

Benefits: It protects cosmetics from deterioration by preventing or delaying the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

LECITINA HIDROGENADA

Extraction: Lecithin is a natural mixture of diglycerides and phosphoric acid that is 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. They increase water retention, thereby reducing loss of hydration. These ingredients also help form non-ionic emulsions by reducing the substances’ surface tension.

SUNFLOWER OIL Eco

Extraction: Having a hard steam and yellow flowers, the sunflower provides the seeds that are used to get this oil.

Benefits: Rich in vitamin E and caffeic acid, it becomes a natural antioxidant that helps positively when it comes to keeping the skin in good condition. In addition, it is also useful in the treatment of dermatitis, improving collagen formation.

GUM ARABIC

Extraction: Acacia Senegal is a tree originally from sub-Saharan Africa, Pakistan and India. It produces a gum known as gum arabic, widely used in food as a texturiser, or in medicine and pharmacy for intestinal and skin inflammation treatments.

Benefits: in cosmetics, acacia gum is used as a thickener because of its texture, which forms a gel in contact with water and a film in contact with air.

GLYCERYL BEHENATE

Extraction: Glyceryl Behenate is a plant-derived ester derived from glycerin and behenic acid.

Benefits: It is used in food, pharmacy and cosmetics for its capacity to improve viscosity in emulsions. It is a non-comedogenic ingredient, which does not provide greasy sensation nor obstructs the pores of the skin.

XANTHAN GUM

Extraction: Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide 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, including bath products, makeup, skin and hair products and toothpaste.

LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT VEGAN HYALURONIC ACID

Extraction: the low molecular weight hyaluronic acid has plant-derived origins and is obtained by a biotechnological process. It is naturally found in the dermis of the skin, so the application of this acid on our skin will not irritate or damage it.

Benefits: works on the tight joints between cells. It protects the synthesis of collagen and elastin, and stimulates the vascularisation process to increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to cells. This is reflected in a noticeable increase in the firmness of the skin, giving it a youthful and healthy appearance.

SOY OIL

Extraction: It is directly obtained from soybeans, a legume with great nourishing and energetic value, it is very rich in protein as well.

Benefits: In cosmetics, it works as antioxidant, skin conditioning agent and / or surfactant.

RICE BRAN WAX

Extraction: this light yellow wax is extracted from rice oil.

Benefits: it acts as a skin softening agent and is especially recommended for dry skin as it is very moisturising. It is a good layer-forming agent that prevents skin dehydration.

CERA DE GIRASOL

Obtención: Esta cera se obtiene de las pepitas de girasol Helianthus Annuus, principalmente del pericarpio y de los tegumentos.

Beneficios: Destaca por su contenido en ácidos grasos esenciales y vitaminas A, D y E. Representa un excelente agente reparador y actúa contra la oxidación de los lípidos de la piel. Previene la deshidratación y tiene propiedades calmantes, nutritivas y antibacterianas.

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.

VITAMIN E

Extraction: Tocopherol is a vitamin found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green leafy vegetables.

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and it is also used as a skin conditioner. Skin-wise: it reduces stretch marks, improves skin texture, adds moisture and keeps it firm. Hair-wise: it improves scalp blood flow, stimulates hair growth and it is a good hair conditioner that gives extra shine.

NARANJA

Obtención: Extracto obtenido a partir de la pulpa de la naranja dulce, el fruto del naranjo, un árbol cítrico de la família de las Rutáceas. 

Beneficios: Presenta un destacado contenido en ácido cítrico, una alfahidroxiácido de origen natural que actúa sobre la piel con irregularidades, arrugas y líneas de expresión con un efecto atenuante. Hay que mencionar también que es muy rica en vitamina C y, por lo tanto, se le atribuyen propiedades nutritivas, regeneradoras e hidratantes. 

BETA-SITOSTEROL

Extraction: It is a fatty acid of vegetable origin. Beta-Sitosterol is naturally generated 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: Applied on the skin, it provides hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

JAPAN WAX

Extraction: this wax is obtained from the mesocarp of the berries of the Japanese wax tree, which grows mostly in China and Japan.

Benefits: acts as an emollient agent and viscosity enhancer in many cosmetic formulations.

SQUALENE

Extraction: Squalene is a natural organic compound extracted from rice plants, wheat germ and green olives.

Benefits: It is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient that has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

LAVANDA

Obtención: Este extracto se obtiene de las flores y hojas de la lavanda.

Beneficios: Sus principal uso en cosmética es para la producción de perfumes dados sus excelentes propiedades aromáticas y calmantes.

APPLE

Extraction: Apple is a refreshing and hydrating fruit because of its high water content. It has antioxidant properties.

Benefits: The apple stands out for its high content in both malic acid and tartaric acid. These two acids improve the natural removal of dead skin cells. In skin care, the apple helps to improve circulation and nourish the skin, regulates pH and prevents black heads.

APRICOT OIL

Extraction: This oil is extracted from the apricot kernel. The apricot tree grows mainly in central Asia and the Mediterranean coast.

Benefits: It is a skin conditioning agent, as well as being responsible for increasing viscosity in cosmetic formulations.

GRAPEFRUIT (PEEL)

Extraction: grapefruit is a fresh fruit containing unique phytochemicals known as bioflavonoids. These compounds promote skin and body health.

Benefits: removes impurities, gives more strength, luminosity and vitality to skin. Grapefruit extracts are especially beneficial for people with dandruff, acne, impetigo (bacterial skin infection) or rashes. Grapefruit is very rich in vitamin C, responsible for the natural production of collagen (basic protein of the skin) and also in lycopene, capable of reducing the harmful effects of free radicals on cells.

MELOCOTÓN

Obtención: Este ingrediente es una excelente fuente de vitaminas del complejo B, vitamina A, vitamina C y licopeno que lo hace beneficioso para la piel. El extracto del melocotón es muy utilizado en todo tipo de productos cosméticos.

Beneficios: El melocotón ayuda a reducir ojeras y manchas. También actúa en la disminución de arrugas, por esto es un ingrediente que se encuentra en productos antiageing. Su contenido en proteinas promueve la reparación del tejido

MINT Eco

Extraction: Perennial and aromatic plant that can reach about 120cm approximately. Its extract is obtained from the leaves.

Benefits: Mint extract has a significant activity as antiviral against herpes, antimicrobial agents against different types of bacteria such as Gram-positive and Gram-negative and antifungal agents against Candida Albicans and dermatophyte fungus. Besides it has a fresh aroma.

LIMA (CÁSCARA)

Obtención: La lima, igual que otros cítricos, es rica en antioxidantes como vitamina C, ácido cítrico y flavonoides. También contiene calcio, potasio y aceites esenciales. El extracto de su cáscara se utiliza en numerosos productos cosméticos.

Beneficios: Combate las impurezas de la piel, constituyendo uno de los mejores astringentes. Rejuvenece la piel, la mantiene brillante y la protege de las infecciones.También promueve la circulación de la sangre por lo que es ideal para tratar la celulitis.

ALMOND

Extraction: almonds are obtained from the almond tree, belonging to the rosaceae family. In spite of being cultivated in the Mediterranean area, it is originally from Western and Central Asia. It contains monounsaturated fats and omegas 3 and 6.

Benefits: Almonds are known for their antioxidant properties. They stimulate the collagen and elastin production. They work quickly and deeply on skin, without providing a heavy sensation. They are very nourishing and help to balance the skin pH. They are the perfect ingredient for all types of products and skins. They also help the other ingredients of a product to work.

MELON

Extraction: Basically composed by water, this fruit is fresh and an excellent hydrating agent; it is very rich in vitamins A and C.

Benefits: It provides vitamin A, which helps prevent dryness in the mucous membranes and skin, highly used to calm dry or sensitive skin. It also contains vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant. Melon helps to eliminate toxins, it prevents spot apparition, cleans the organism and diminishes stress.

VANILLA PLANIFOLIA

Obtención: Especie del género de orqídeas conocido como Vanilla. Originaria de México y Centroamérica, donde se usaba para tratar fiebres. Es comunmente utilizada también como aromatizante.

Beneficios: Este extracto natural se encuentra formando parte de perfumes. Aporta tonos avainillados que transmiten una sensación de calma a la piel.

LIMONENE

Extraction: It is an ingredient of natural origin found in many citrus fruits. Limonene is a colorless liquid with a light, fresh and sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: It is widely used to make fragrances and flavors.

LINALOOL

Extraction: It is a natural fragrance produced by a wide variety of plants such as mint, cinnamon, citrus fruits, and birch trees.

Benefits: It is used in the formulation of aftershave lotions, bath products, bubble baths, cleansers, hair care products, lipsticks, moisturizers, perfumes, shampoos...

ÓXIDO DE HIERRO ROJO

Obtención: pigmento de origen mineral. 

Beneficios: actúa como colorante rojo.

YELLOW IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as yellow colourant.

BLACK IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as black colourant.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Extraction: The titanium dioxide included in this formulation is from natural mineral origin, it is obtained from the rutile mineral.

Benefits: It has the ability to act as a solar protector reflecting and scattering radiations. It acts in the skin in a superficial way as a mirror, adding an effective barrier against sun rays. Its protection power is highly effective against UVA radiations, visible lighting and IR.