Hyper-Concentrate Eye Contour Serum

SUNFLOWER OIL

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.

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.

JOJOBA OIL Eco

Extraction: Jojoba oil is extracted from Jojoba seeds (simmondsia chinensis). Actually more than oil it is a kind of wax that at room temperature looks like a liquid. It composition contains 96% of ceramides.

Benefits: Ceramides cover the epidermis cells and help to regulate its hydration intensively. They are very similar to those of human skin, that’s why they are absorbed and act quickly. Jojoba oil contains linoleic acid, which is a very effective natural skin regenerator. Its vitamin E content also assists in rejuvenating the skin.

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.

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.

ARGININA

Obtención: La arginina es un aminoácido obtenido por biofermentación. Es uno de los componentes principales de la keratina del cabello y actua como fuente de nitrógeno para el correcto funcionamiento celular, generando un efecto vasodilatador que mejora la circulación.

Beneficios: Es conocida por su eficacia combatiendo la caída del cabello. Se utiliza en muchas fórmulas como estabilizante natural, mucho más seguro que los agentes alcalinos convencionales. Es biodegradable.

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.

GENCIANA-AMARELA

Obtenção: este ativo é obtido das raízes de genciana-amarela silvestre colhidas de forma sustentável em França. São cuidadosamente selecionadas com base no seu conteúdo em gentiopicrósido, com o fim de conseguir uma alta concentração deste ativo.

Benefícios: tem propriedades antioxidantes e anti-inflamatórias, favorece a síntese de colagénio, reduz a angiogénese e ativa a função linfática. Protege os componentes da pele contra a oxidação e ajuda a reduzir olheiras, papos e rugas do contorno dos olhos.

HYALURONIC ACID

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.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

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.

HAWTHORN FLOWER

Extraction: the hawthorn is a shrub originally from Europe, used in food products, as its flowers, fruits and leaves are edible. It is also traditionally used for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Benefits: hawthorn flowers contain flavonoids, chlorogenic acid and other polyphenols that help to restore skin tone, lifting the eyelid and reducing dark circles under the eyes. It acts in synergy with the sambac jasmine flower to get a lifting effect on the eyelid.

GLYCERYL CITRATE/LACTATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE

Extraction: This ingredient is obtained from glycerine and stearic acid, a fatty acid gotten from vegetable oils.

Benefits: It acts as skin lubricant, giving a smooth finish. It also slows down water loss by the formation of a protective barrier. Besides, in formulation terms, it helps to create emulsions by reducing present substances’ superficial tension.

CELULOSE MICROCRISTALINA

Obtenção: pó de celulose de pequeno tamanho de partícula obtido a partir de fontes vegetais.

Benefícios: disfarça e preenche as rugas da pele, deixando uma textura suave e lisa.

FOSFATIDILCOLINA

Obtenção: É vegetal, obtém-se por exemplo das vagens da soja.

Benefícios: Lípidos muito parecidos aos da barreira lipídica da pele, ajuda à sua regeneração.

ÁCIDO OLEICO

Obtención: El ácido oleico es un ácido graso monoinsaturado de la sere omega 9. Se caracteriza porque su primer doble enlace se encuentra entre el 9º y el 10º carbono de la cadena.Se extrae de aceites vegetales como el de oliva o cártamo.

Beneficios: Se le atribuyen numerosos beneficios para la salud gracias a sus propiedades antiinflamatorias. Restaura los niveles de humedad de la piel, aportando hidratación y elasticidad. Además se utiliza para vehicular otros activos en cosmética gracias a su elevada capacidad de penetración en el estrato córneo.

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.

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.

CETYL ALCOHOL

Obtenção: Álcool gordo obtido a partir do coco, pelo que a sua origem é natural.

Benefícios: É utilizado como emoliente, emulsionante, espessante e agente de transporte para outros ingredientes em soluções cosméticas. Também há que destacar que proporciona aos produtos uma boa extensibilidade.

PROPANEDIOL

Extraction: Propanediol is a 100% natural ingredient approved by Ecocert obtained from sugar cane. It is the perfect natural and biodegradable alternative to glycols which are obtained from petroleum.

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics as a moisturizing agent, emollient and solvent. Its sensory properties on the skin are excellent and reduce irritations.

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.).

CITRIC ACID

Extraction: Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in fruits like lemons or oranges. For instance, lemon juice contains between 5-8% of citric acid.

Benefits: Citric Acid and its sales of Diamonium, Potassium and Sodium help to preserve cosmetics. Citric Acid and its salts are also added to cosmetics to provide acid / base balance.

SAMBAC JASMINE

Extraction: Arabian jasmine actually comes from a small region in the southern Hymalaya valleys. Today it is a widespread plant in tropical wetlands, and it's cultivated all over the world. Its flowers open at night and close in the morning. It is used as an essence in perfumes and jasmine tea for its anti-depressive and relaxing properties.

Benefits: it contains irioid glycosides, flavonoids and protocatechnic acid. It is able to increase collagen and has anti-inflammatory and anti-tyrosinase properties, acting as a depigmenting agent on the skin.

RUBY RED

Obtención: Se extrae de la raíz de la Alkanna Tinctoria (comúnmente conocida com palomilla de tintes), originaria de la cuenca mediterránea.

Beneficios: Este extracto se utiliza como alternativa vegana a los pigmentos sintéticos o de origen animal.

DECYL GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: It is a natural nonionic surfactant derived from coconut that is very suitable for the formulation of personal hygiene products where abundant foam and good cleaning power are wanted.

Benefits: It is very mild and maintains the balance of the skin. It is 100% biodegradable and respectful with the environment.

KANGAROO PAW FLOWER

Obtenção: Ativo extraído de uma belíssima flor vermelha, de origem australiana, denominada de Kangaroo Paw.

Benefícios: Melhora a arquitetura da derme, ao aumentar a síntese das suas principais proteínas estruturais, a elastina e o colagénio. Isto traduz-se em efeitos visíveis para a pele, tais como o rejuvenescimento cutâneo, a redução de rugas e a flacidez da pele.

SAL MARINHO

Obtenção: É de origem natural, obtém-se pela evaporação da água do mar

Benefícios: Na cosmética tem diferentes aplicações, desde produtos capilares para o volume do cabelo, como é também benefico como produto antiacnéico para o rosto. Além disso, tem propriedades anticelulíticas para o corpo.

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.

LECITHIN

Extraction: Lecithin is a natural blend of Diglycerides and Phosphoric Acid that is obtained from some seeds like soybeans. Its appearance varies from a waxy mass to a thick liquid.

Benefits: Hydrogenated lecithin and lecithin improve the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing scaling and restoring flexibility. These ingredients also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of substances.

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.

LEVULINIC ACID

Obtención: El Levulinic Acid es un conservante de origen 100% natural obtenido de la degradación de la celulosa.

Beneficios: Es un conservante suave que ha demostrado controlar las colonias de microorganismos sin alterar la integridad, color ni pH de los otros ingredientes que incluye el producto. Tiene muy buenas propiedades antibacterianas.

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.

MANNITOL

Obtenção: Origem natural, é extraído de árvores, algas marinhas ou de fungos mushrooms.

Benefícios: Aporta hidratação, reforça a barreira cutánea e regula a descamação do couro cabeludo.

P-ANISIC ACID

Obtención: este ingrediente se encuentra de forma natural en el anís. Por lo tanto, su origen es 100 % vegetal.

Beneficios: Se trata de un innovador conservante natural, actúa como agente aromatizante, conservante y enmascarante de aromas.

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.

SQUALENE

Obtenção: É a versão hidrogenada do esqualeno. É um triterpeno alifático, extraído do farelo do arroz, do gérmen de trigo e das azeitonas verdes. A sua origem é 100 % natural.

Benefícios: É um componente natural da pele e um bom emoliente e um restaurador de sebo, pelo que se emprega em tratamentos nutritivos para peles secas. Tem propriedades antioxidantes r estimula o sistema imunitário.

SUCCINOGLYCAN

Obtención: Es un heteropolisacárido ácido soluble en agua, y producido principalmente, por una gran cantidad de microbios del suelo como: Agrobacterium, Rhizobium o Pseudomonas.

Beneficios: Ofrece buenas propiedades de suspensión, estabilizando las partículas de emulsiones y evitando la sedimentación. Además, se adapta a todo tipo de entornos de pH.

TERMINALIA ARJUNA

Extraction: Terminalia Arjuna is an Ayurvedic tree originally from India, where it is recognised for its properties in medicine.

Benefits: it has 4 active mechanisms that allow skin to recover firmness and elasticity, fighting the red-blue pigmentation caused by dark circles under the eyes. It also helps to reduce the visible blood vessels in the eye-contour area.

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.