• HYALURONIC ACID also called Hyaluronan and abbreviated as HA, is a glycosaminoglycan, a fancy name for a vital naturally-occurring substance that’s part of skin’s youth-supporting matrix and naturally produced by your body. Hyaluronan is of fundamental importance to our skin: as we’ll see, it provides our skin with essential hydration.
  Hyaluronic acid infuses the skin cells with water, improving your skin’s ability to absorb moisture and nutrients. This is due to hyaluronic acid’s astonishing ability to hold up to one thousand times its molecular weight in water within the cells of the skin. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by smoothing and plumping up your skin cells, making the contours of your face appear more youthful and radiant.
  (Please note that the Hyaluronic Acid we are using is made by producing enzymes from a bacteria-based bio-fermentation process and NOT sourced from poultry (roosters' combs), as are many others.)
   
• PRO-VITAMIN B5 (Panthenol)
  Panthenol converts into Pro-Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid in contact with skin.
  It attracts water to the outer skin layer and deeply hydrates the skin, holding moisture whilst improving the skin’s elasticity including a more supple appearance.
  Unlike other common moisturising ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol has the added advantage of acting as both a humectant and an emollient. Humectants attract to and bind water to the skin, while emollients seal in the cracks in the skin, keeping that water locked in.
  Clinical research has found that not only is Pro-Vitamin B5 extremely moisturising, but when regularly used over a period of four weeks or more it can help to take on an anti-inflammatory role, relieving systemic itching, whilst also helping to soothe dry skin, accelerating wound healing.  *Ebner F, Heller A, Rippke F, Tausch I (2002). "Topical Use of Dexpanthenol in Skin Disorders". American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. 3 (6): 427–433.
  Topically applied Pro-Vitamin B5 in amounts between 1-5% has been reported to aid in healing and barrier repair.
   
• ALOE VERA
  is commonly used in cosmetic formulations and is composed of mainly water, along with polysaccharides, anthraquinones, amino acids, glycosides, minerals, flavones, phytosterols and salicylic acid. Aloe Vera is a natural skin soother, perfect for allergy-prone, itchy or red skin and keeps the skin hydrated.
  Aloe Vera is celebrated for its ability to help soothe irritated skin. It also contains an abundance of skin-friendly substances, including amino acids. These nutrients can help calm the feel of irritated, sensitized skin and may help the skin recover from irritation more quickly.
  Although Aloe Vera alone is unlikely to significantly shrink stubborn pimples, it does have a place in your routine for acne-prone skin. Aloe is a natural source of salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid best known for its use in anti-acne skincare treatments. Research indicates that Aloe Vera can help reduce the appearance of some forms of acne and help address the visible redness that often accompanies chronic breakouts.
   
• CUCUMBER EXTRACT
  Cucumbers, like Aloe Vera, contain polysaccharides, a type of natural carbohydrate, which create an invisible barrier on your skin to attract and retain moisture. Astringent and anti-inflammatory - cucumbers have astringent properties, meaning they cause your skin cells to contract and tighten. 
  The cooling effects of cucumber are wonderful for soothing dry, red and overly sensitive skin types. Products with cucumber extract are also good to use after excessive exposure to the sun to cool the skin.
   
• PRICKLY PEAR SEED OIL
  Prickly pear, also known as barbary fig and cactus pear, is a member of the cactus family. Prickly Pear Seed Oil is extracted from the seeds of the fruit of the Opuntia ficus indica cactus which is native to Mexico and South America, but is now grown in many areas of the world, including Southern Africa, Australia, United States of America, Tunisia and Morocco.
  Prickly Pear Seed Oil has remarkably high levels of Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and tocopherols and absorbs easily and quickly into the skin, improving the skin’s elasticity. It can also help to encourage the production of collagen thus giving the skin a plumper appearance and decreasing the depth of lines and wrinkles. It can help to protect the skin from modern environmental stress such as extended use of computers in dry, centrally heated offices and has soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory properties. Prickly Pear Seed Oil can help to reduce dark skin pigmentation and marks, lightens hyper pigmentation or dark marks.
   
• ORGANIC ARGAN OIL is historically the essential 'liquid gold' and multipurpose oil from Morocco with well documented high levels of Vitamin E and skin softening properties, sealing in moisture. Light and capable of penetrating the skin without feeling greasy, Argan is an excellent oil for skin care. Just like Olive Squalane 'natures facelift', it reduces wrinkles, cools and soothes.

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