Day Serum

Ingredients

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Jasminum Sambac Flower Water, Aqua, Algae Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum(Natural), Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lysolecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone,
Pullulan, Salicylic Acid, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Lecithin, Sorbic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract.

*None of our ingredients contain Palm Oil or Palm Oil derivatives

 

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water

What is it?: Neroli Hydrosol

Origin: Natural

Steam distilled from the fragrant flowering blossoms of the orange tree, Neroli hydrosol obtains its properties from Neroli oil, an intensely floral, citrusy, sweet and exotic oil.

Emotionally, it is regarded as one of the most effective sedative and antidepressant remedies, and is recommended for the treatment of insomnia and states of anxiety and depression.

Neroli possesses conditioning and regenerative properties, useful to treat scars, redness of the skin and restore broken capillaries. 

It is particularly suited to sensitive, mature or dry skin. 

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Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

What is it?: Rose Hydrosol

Origin: Natural

Rose hydrosol is obtained from the distillation of Rose Essential Oil and possesses a delicate deep rosy scent. We use a 100% pure and natural, non-alcoholic distillate preserved with Grapefruit Seed Extract.

The rose hydrosol qualities are directly related to the properties of the rose flower. Renowned for its soothing and hydrating properties, it helps to soften, revitalise and calm redness.

Emotionally, rose is strengthening, comforting and opens a loving energy towards others and towards oneself. It is useful during times of emotional pain and grief, helping to release fear, anger and frustration.  

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

What is it?: Aloe Vera Juice

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Certified organic, BioGro

Aloe Vera is well known for its wonderful skin-soothing and moisturising properties. It is also said to be a powerful healing agent, have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and help to boost the skin's ability to produce collagen.

We use organic certified Aloe Vera extract in our products, a very fine, creamy white powder that when mixed with water is equivalent to Aloe Vera juice. One gram of Aloe Vera powder is the equivalent of 200g of fresh Aloe Vera juice.

Aloe Vera powder is prepared with minimal disruption from the inner portion of the Aloe leaf. The pulp and fibre is carefully removed, the juice is then pasteurised and concentrated utilising low-temperature evaporation. 

It is then freeze-dried to produce a product without additional additives or preservatives. Freeze drying preserves most of the long-chain polysaccharides found in the fresh leaf.

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Jasminum Sambac Flower Water

What is it?: Jasmine Hydrosol

Origin: Natural

This hydrosols is the pure co-product of the steam distillation of the Jasmine plant. When plants are steam distilled to produce essential oils, some valuable compounds of the plant, that are not found in the essential oil, become dissolved in the distillation water.

This condensed fragrant steam is known as hydrosols. It contains some drops of the essential oil as well as water soluble plant properties which are anti-inflammatory and non-irritating for sensitive skin. The micro drops of essential oil provide the scent. The plant components give the hydrosols their herbal therapy properties. Hydrosols are gentle yet powerful therapeutic agents.

Our jasmine hydrosol is preservative free and it has a gloriously sweet and floral scent. It makes for an excellent facial toner helping to increase skin elasticity and help balance moisture. 

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Algae Extract

What is it?: New Zealand Red Seaweed

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: ECOCERT/COSMOS approved

Obtained from New Zealand Native Red Seaweed, this active ingredient is an excellent source of minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes. It contains sulphated glucosaminoglycans that are known to form a fishnet like matrix that help to provide a potent hydrating, tightening and plumping effect on the skin. 

This bioactive ingredient has been processed via bio-liquefaction method. This low-speed and cold-crushing technology makes it possible to recover 100% of plant bioactive compounds in a completely bio-available and active form as water-based liquid ingredients, retaining the plant vitality and efficiently releasing vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and minerals.

Due to New Zealand’s geographical location and pristine natural environment, New Zealand’s land and sea botanicals may well contain one of the most powerful levels of antioxidants in the world. 

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Propaneidol

What is it? Propaneidol

Origin: Natural

Propaneidol is a colourless and highly pure glycol derived from a sustainable and renewable corn sugar fermentation process. It act as an emollient, humectant and hand-feel modifier.

It helps improving smoothness and effectively moisturising the skin.

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Glycerin

What is it? Glycerin/Glycerol

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Organic Certified BioGro

Vegetable glycerine is used as a humectant, solvent and emollient in cosmetic formulations. 
Our Glycerine is derived from certified organic non-GMO oils including corn and soy.

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Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

What is it?: Probiotic

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: COSMOS Approved

A probiotic obtained by means of fermentation of Lactococcus Lactis. It aims to stimulate the skin barrier function, both accelerating it and improving its quality regardless of type of impairment (environmental stress, ageing).

It may help accelerate skin renewal, support skin quality and density, fortify skin‘s natural barrier, and restore skin’s natural health and beauty.

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Betaine

What is it? Active

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: COSMOS Approved

Extracted from sugar beet, it acts as a moisturising, anti-irritant, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, protective and smoothing active. 

Betaine maintains the moisture balance of the skin in a natural way and strengthens the skin barrier protecting the skin against inflammation. 

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Sodium Hyaluronate

What is it? Active - Hyaluronic Acid

Origin: Natural

Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in human tissues such as skin, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. It acts as a connective tissue and helps to hold water. 

As we age, the content of hyaluronic acid in the skin decreases, which may contribute to loss of freshness, hydration, moisture and elasticity in the skin and the development of wrinkles. 

Our hyaluronic acid is produced from by-products of the bacterial fermentation of corn, wheat and yeast extract. When added to our products, it may help to soften and restore skin’s elasticity delivering a significant anti-wrinkle effect.

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Rosa canina

What is it?: Rosehip Oil

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Organic Certified BioGro

Cold pressed from the seeds of the rose plant, Rosehip oil is famous for its regenerative qualities.

Rosehip oil is high in essential fatty acids, beta-carotene, antioxidants and a rich source of vitamin A (retinol) and vitamin C. These key nutrients help maintain healthy skin by protecting the skin from sun damage like hyperpigmentation and age spots, and assisting with skin cell renewal. 

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Squalane

What is it? Active 

Origin: Natural

Squalene is a naturally occurring compound produced by all plants and animals including humans. It is one of the most common lipids produced by human skin cells and acts as a powerful moisturiser and natural antioxidant. 

Squalene is an important component of the skin's natural emollient system. Young skin produces sufficient levels of squalene but as we age the levels drop considerably. Deficient levels of squalene can be responsible for many of the signs of ageing skin, such as the tendency to become thinner and damaged more easily resulting in dry, sagging, and wrinkly skin.

Our products make use of squalene derived from olives to replenish the natural levels of squalene in the skin. This helps hydrating and softening the skin, regulating oil production and protecting the skin from free radicals. 

What are free radicals?

To understand free radicals a basic understanding of chemistry is necessary.

When atoms have unpaired electrons, they become unstable free radicals that seek other atoms or molecules to bond to. This continued process can lead to oxidative stress.

As the body ages, it loses its ability to fight the effects of free radicals. The result is more free radicals and more oxidative stress that can damage the body’s cells causing symptoms of ageing, such as wrinkles.

Antioxidants are substances that prevent or slow down the rate of oxidation. They are themselves oxidised by the free electron but remain stable, and hence prevent that electron from causing further instability.  E.g. phenolic compounds and vitamin E. Phenolic compounds are present among others in rosemary leaf extract, olive leaf extract, red seaweed extract, green tea extract and manuka honey.

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Benzyl Alcohol (and) Salicylic Acid (and) Sorbic Acid

What is it?: Preservative

Origin: Natural/Synthetic

Regulatory: ECOCERT/COSMOS Approved

Derived from soybeans, this antimicrobial blend offers broad-spectrum protection from bacteria, yeast and moulds. 

It has an excellent safety profile and a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for personal care products.

Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring product, commonly found in some teas, foods and essentail oils. It is also among the least sensitising preservatives in use. 

Sorbic acid is used for the gentle preservation of personal care products. It is a naturally occurring compound commonly used in the food and cosmetic industry.

Salicylic acid can be found naturally in some plants and provides antibacterial effects. Topicallty, it has been used in the treatment of acne and is also known for its preservation efficacy. 

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Xanthan Gum (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Lysolecithin (and) Pulullan

What is it?: Gelling agent

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: COSMOS Approved

All ingredients of our gelling agent are green processed, which contributes to the sustainable preservation of the environment. Moreover, its production is a cold and dry process which saves energy and reduces waste in effluent, thus suiting sustainable development policy.

The combination of natural origin ingredients derived from a green process, allows the creation of natural gels with an ultra-soft and light skin feel.

Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide derived from the fermentation of glucose or corn syrup. It increases viscosity and helps to stabilise emulsions.

Sclerotium Gum is a natural gum that stabilises challenging formulas with a premium sensory profile and skin hydrating effect. It is a highly efficient readily biodegradable thickener and emulsion stabilisation aid. 

Lysolecithin is obtained by biotechnology from crude lecithin which is a by-product of the food industry in the production of soya oil. The valorization of by-product participates to the preservation of natural resources.

Pullulan contains complex sugars known as polysaccharides providing excellent lubricity with a natural silicone-like texture. It exhibits potent antioxidant properties which may prove beneficial for skin regeneration.

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Sodium Benzoate (and) Gluconolactone (and) Calcium Gluconate (and) Potassium Sorbate

What is it?: Preservative System of Active Ingredients (Red Seaweed and Mamaku Black Fern extract)

Origin: Natural/Synthetic 

Regulatory: COSMOS & ECOCERT Approved

Sodium Benzoate also known as benzoate of soda is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, widely used as a food preservative and a pickling agent.

Gluconolactone is commonly used as an exfoliant and moisturising agent. It is also used as an acidifier and pickling agent in the food industry. 

Calcium Gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid used as a supplement and medication. In personal care products, is acts as a humectant and conditionaning agent, moisturising and revitalising the skin.

Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, primarily used as a food preservative to inhibit the groth of yeast and mold. It is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine and personal-care products.

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Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract

What is it?: Active - Mamaku Black Fern

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: ECOCERT/COSMOS Approved

This active ingredient has been obtained from Mamaku - Black Fern, a native New Zealand plant that was used in traditional Māori herbal medicine as a dressing for sores. It contains Glucuronomannans, which creates a viscoelastic matrix that can help hydrating, restoring and lifting the skin.

This bioactive ingredient has been processed via bio-liquefaction method. This low-speed and cold-crushing technology makes it possible to recover 100% of plant bioactive compounds in a completely bio-available and active form as water-based liquid ingredients, retaining the plant vitality and efficiently releasing vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and minerals.

Due to New Zealand’s geographical location and pristine natural environment, New Zealand’s land and sea botanicals may well contain one of the most powerful levels of antioxidants in the world. 

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Sodium Phytate

What is it?: Chelating Agent

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: ECOCERT/COSMOS Approved

Acts as a natural chelating agent that effectively prevents metal-catalysed reactions. Metal ions can enter a cosmetic formulation through the production equipment, as impurities from ingredients (e.g. extracts, pigments) and through process water. In cosmetic products, these ions can promote oxidation reactions, rancidity and may cause discoloration.

In addition to its chelating properties stabilising cosmetic products it works synergistically with other antioxidants helping to moisturise, balance oily skin, improve skin elasticity and reduce pore size.

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Tocopherols

What is it?: Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamine E)

Origin: Natural

Used as an active substance and antioxidant, vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to prevent the oxidation of lipids, maintain cell integrity and promote cellular turnover and regeneration helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. 

Mixed tocopherols inhibit oxidation on personal care products. They also offer the trans-dermal delivery of metabolically useful antioxidants helping to reduce UV damage in skin and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. 

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What is it?: Sunflower Oil

Origin: Natural

Cold pressed from the kernels of the Simmondsia Chinensis plant, jojoba oil is a liquid wax made up of esters of saturated and mono-unsaturated, fatty acid and fatty alcohols. 

Its fascinating chemistry gives Jojoba oil an excellent stability and resemblance to the sebum produced by our own skin, making this oil well-tolerated by all skin types. 

Highly nourishing and moisturising, Jojoba oil helps to regulate sebum production and helps reduce transepidermal water loss by forming a protective film on the skin. 

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Terminalia Ferdinan-diana Fruit Extract

What is it?: Kakadu Plum Extract

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: ECOCERT Approved

Kakadu plum is an astonishing Australian superfruit which has developed a unique antioxidant defense system for protection to extreme UV index of Northern Territory. This nutrientrich fruit, contains an interesting antioxidant cocktails of polyphenols, mainly gallic and ellagic acids. It is also known as the world’s highest source of vitamin C.

Active Properties

• Helps reducing skin damage induced by oxidative stress.
• Stimulates the expression of SVCT-I, the vitamin C transporter of the skin
• Boosts collagen production
• Energizes dull looking skin
• Improves the skin radiance & luminosity
• Induces skin brightening, reduces the appearance of skin redness and improves overall skin tone evenness 

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