Night Serum

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Algae Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Betaine, Bakuchiol, Lactic Acid, Lysolecithin, Parfum(Natural), Benzyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Sodium Phytate, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract, Mel, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract.

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

   

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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Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

What is it?: Cucumber Hydrosol

Origin: Natural

Cucumber Hydrosol results from the distillation of Cucumber Fruit. We use a 100% pure and natural, non-alcoholic distillate that is preserved with Grapefruit Seed Extract. 

Cucumber Hydrosol is known for its cooling, calming, soothing and refreshing properties. It is useful for sensitive or irritated skin.

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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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Algae Extract

What is it?: New Zealand Red Seaweed

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Certified Organic Bio gro

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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Bakuchiol

What is it? Active

Origin: Natural

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived skincare ingredient, extracted from the Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) plant. Bakuchiol is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce skin discolourations caused by environmental exposure whilst having a profound soothing effect on the skin. Bakuchiol also has the desirable effect of reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Due to its similar actions, Bakuchiol is often touted as a natural alternative to retinol and can be used in conjunction with retinol containing products. It is even suggested that two may act synergistically to achieve improved results. Bakuchiol's calming properties may help to improve skin tolerance for retinol. 

Retinol is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Whilst research has not fully determined if Bakuchiol may be used in these circumstances, the chemical difference with retinol is significant enough that it may not present any issues. Consultation with a healthcare professional is advised though if you are considering using Bakuchiol containing products whilst pregnant or breastfeeding. 

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Lactic Acid

What is it?: Exfoliant and Humectant

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Organic Certified BioGro

Lactic Acid is one of the alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA’s). These acids occur naturally in fruits, sugar cane and milk. When used topically, it can assist with the removal of dead skin cells helping to renew the skin, improve skin texture and tone along with functioning as a humectant.

Lactic Acid is produced by fermentation of glucose syrup from maize by using a bacterial strain. 

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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. Topically, 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.

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/Nature Identical

Regulatory: Certified Organic Bio gro

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 growth 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: Certified Organic Bio gro

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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Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil

What is it?: Mānuka oil

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Certified Organic Bio gro

Mānuka oil is steam distilled from the leaves and small branches of the mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium). It comprises over 50 different active compounds. Triketone compounds found in the oil are responsible for mānuka oil’s antimicrobial activity.

We use Mānuka oil that grows only in the East Cape region of New Zealand and has a unique chemical identity. This oil has also been clinically proven to count with high purity levels, being more effective than other forms of mānuka oil.

Given these outstanding unique properties, Mānuka oil counts with powerful antimicrobial activity against a broad range of organisms. It also soothes inflammation and aids healing making it highly recommended for minor wounds and infections, acne, boils, warts, fungal conditions of the skin, insect bites or stings, and other skin irritations. 

Mānuka has been traditionally used by New Zealand’s native Maori people for skin, respiratory and digestive ailments. Manuka essential oil is similar in action to Australian Tea Tree and possibly even more powerful in its antibacterial activity, yet is gentler on the skin and with a more herbaceous aroma. 

Despite its bracing aroma, Mānuka is soothing to the mind, helping to centre and calm especially for those who are oversensitive, and encourage expansiveness and vitality.

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Mel

What is it?: Mānuka Honey

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Certified Organic Bio gro

Mānuka honey is world renowned for its non-peroxide anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory properties, which act synergistically to calm and soothe inflamed skin. There are mounting studies that associate these attributes to the abundance of unique polyphenols within Mānuka honey.

Mānuka honey is produced by bees collecting the nectar and pollen from the Mānuka  flower, only blooming a few weeks in the year within the pristine forests in New Zealand. The bees transform this unique nectar into iconic Manuka honey. 

Unlike any other country, New Zealand has a scientific definition of Mānuka honey.

What separates Mānuka  honey from the conventional kind is the high levels of methylglyoxal (MGO) as well as the presence of Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) & Leptosperin.

Methylglyoxal (MGO) is proposed to be responsible for the strong antibacterial properties present in Manuka honey.

Mānuka  honey counts with renowned international recognition due to the therapeutic compounds it contains, such as antioxidants, amino acids, minerals and vitamins. 

These elements work towards fortifying the health and quality of the skin by gently exfoliating the skin while also hydrating, plumping and preventing dryness. This, as a result, helps stimulate the production of collagen which helps the skin maintain its elasticity, firmness and youthful appearance. 

It also contains high levels of methylglyoxal and numerous B-vitamins which help promote cell health, reduce inflammation and provide antibacterial activity. As a result it may help decrease blemishes, redness, flare-ups and acne.

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Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract

What is it?: Kawakawa Extract

Origin: Natural

Regulatory: Certified Organic Bio gro

Macropiper Excelsum colloquially known as Kawakawa tree by New Zealand native Māori, is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in Rongoa - traditional Māori healing, featuring calming, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits either taken orally or applied topically.

Leaves of New Zealand native Kawakawa bear a similar milieu of bioactives to its relatives in the Piper family, as it is high in diayangambin, elemicin, myristicin and vitexin glucoside. Diayangambin, elemicin and myristicin are bioactives known to possess high level of antiinflammatory activities, while vitexin glycoside and elemicin have antimicrobial activities.

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Sodium Lactate

What is it?: Humectant

Origin: Natural

Naturally derived from the fermentation of corn starch, Sodium Lactate is a liquid salt and natural humectant that helps provide moisture. 

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