The ingredients of 9 Skincare Essential Serum
Because for us it is really important to be transparent about what is in our products, you will find all ingredients and their effect here.
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Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil (Macadamia)
Macadamia native to Australia; the world’s most expensive nut.
Macadamia nut oil contains extremely high levels of beneficial fatty acids.
It restores the skin’s barrier function and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL), infiltration of toxins and environmental damage to the skin. This helps the skin stay hydrated, healthy and looking younger and smoother
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower)
Sunflower, native to North America; is called sunflower because the flowers follow the sun.
Sunflower seed oil contains a very high content of Linoleic Acid, also known as Vitamin F, which hydrates the skin, makes it firmer and more resilient.
It strengthens and protects the skin barrier and protects the skin from external free radicals.
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Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride (Coconut)
Coconut – obtained from coconuts
Fatty Acid Ester derived from Coconut, possesses great Antioxidant properties.
Provides skin care benefits and smoothes the skin and promotes a silky feel on the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides help enhance the delivery of other key ingredients so they can be fully absorbed into the skin.
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Camelina Sativa Seed Oil (Camelina, False Flax)
Camelina, False Flax – Native to Europe and Central Asia; also known as gold of pleasure.
We have selected Finnish Camelina, which grows under the midnight sun for the highest number of active ingredients.
Camelina oil is exceptionally high in Omega-3 fatty acids, especially Alpha-Linolenic Acid, which has excellent anti-inflammatory properties.
It also contains an unusually high amount of Cholesterol which supports and strengthens our skin barrier.
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Punica Granatum Seed Oil (Pomegranate)
Native to Central Asia; Pomegranates symbolize beauty, fertility and eternal life.
Pomegranate seed oil contains a very high content of very rare Punic acid, known as Omega-5 fatty acid.
Punic acid has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.
Research has shown that Punic Acid has excellent nourishing and moisturizing properties and can also promote epidermal regeneration.
It is also very rich in Antioxidants and Polyphenols which give the oil natural protective qualities protecting the skin from UV rays and free radical damage.
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Squalane (olive)
Squalane is a skin-identical oil that occurs naturally in our skin but decreases as we age.
It is great for reducing fine lines or wrinkles, while smoothing the skin texture.
Prevents transepidermal water loss, soothes and prevents irritation.
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil (Seabuckthorn)
Native to Eurasia; exceptionally hardy plant that withstands temperatures down to -43 °C / -45 °C.The Sea Buckthorn berry is one of the most vigorous plants in nature.
It provides one of the broadest ranges of nutrients from a single source on Earth, including Antioxidants, Vitamins, Minerals, Polyphenols, Omega Fatty Acids, Carotenoids and more.
Sea buckthorn oil is a great powerhouse with a high content of Omega-7 fatty acids.
It contains high amounts of natural vitamins A and E and C.
Sea buckthorn oil has been shown to increase skin hydration, elasticity and cell regeneration and help treat and prevent acne. Sea buckthorn oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and redness associated with many skin conditions, including Eczema, Psoriasis, and Rosacea.
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Helianthus Annuus Oil (Sunflower) & Beta-Carotene (Carrot)
Carrot Infused with Sunflower – Native to Europe and Southwest Asia
Root Tissue Oil infused with Sunflower Oil delivers essential Antioxidants to the skin when applied topically.
The oil helps to soothe dry or irritated skin and aids in cell regeneration by softening wrinkles and stretch marks, among other things.
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor)
Native to East Africa; Also called Palma Christi, which stems from Castor oil’s purported ability to heal wounds and ailments.
Castor oil is unique in that its main fatty acid is a Hydroxy Fatty Acid, meaning it has superior emollient properties.
Castor oil improves blood circulation in the skin.
The main fatty acid Ricinoleic acid helps protect the skin from harmful bacteria and viruses, preventing irritation, redness and acne.
Ricinoleic acid is also an effective moisturizer that easily penetrates the skin to soothe and soften dry, rough patches.
Stimulates the production of Elastin and Collagen, reducing the signs of aging.
It is also very soothing and super moisturizing, great for dehydrated or flaky skin.
Studies show that it helps to reduce clogged pores.
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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba)
Native to North and Central American deserts; the O’odham people of the Sonoran Desert treated burns with an antioxidant ointment made from a paste of the jojoba nut.
This oil is essentially a liquid wax that is bio-mimicking the skin’s own sebum.
Therefore, it helps to control sebum production in overactive cases.
Being skin identical, it charges the other actives to penetrate deeper into the skin.
It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits that are great for repairing a damaged skin barrier.
Also stabilizes other natural oils and has been shown to reduce superficial facial lines.
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Tocoferol
This superhero with Antioxidants, also called Vitamin E, offers great protection for your skin.
Tocopherols make up 96% of the skin’s natural antioxidant defense system.
It protects the skin from various harmful effects due to solar radiation as it acts as a free radical scavenger.
We use Tocopherol from Sunflower, which is 100% natural and gluten-free
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Daucus Carota Fruit Oil (Carrot)
Native to Europe and Southwest Asia; images of carrots have been found on the walls of ancient tombs in Egypt.
It is believed that it took hundreds of years for carrots to be planted as a common food crop, as they were originally grown solely for medicinal purposes.
Carrot seed oil is great for repairing skin damage and toning tissues, toning the skin and preventing sagging.
It possesses great revitalizing and regenerating properties on the skin and also helps against excess moisture retention.
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Boswellia Carterii Gumoil (Olibanum, Frankincense)
Native to the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa; the English word frankincense is derived from the old French expression Franc Encens, which means “high quality incense”.
The word franc in Old French meant ‘noble’ or ‘pure’
The astringent and Cytophylactic properties of Frankincense help the oil to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections such as discoloration.
Used medicinally, this anti-inflammatory oil is known to soothe inflamed skin by reducing redness, swelling, and itching. It also helps disinfect and shrink the pores. It is widely used to stimulate the growth of new skin cells and to stimulate blood flow and circulation.
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang)
Native to Southeast Asia; the name Ylang Ylang, the common name for this beautiful plant, originates from Austronesian Tagalog.
Ylang Ylang essential oil is anti-inflammatory and supports the balance of oil production in the skin.
It can also stimulate the growth of new cells, loosen tight muscles and smooth out wrinkles.
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Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil (Lavender)
Native to the ancient world; Arab doctors used and recommended Lavender to clean deep wounds and facilitate healing. The herb became even more popular during the plague, where it was used in the famous Four Thieves vinegar to repel fleas.
Lavender oil is a potent source of antioxidants and other beneficial phytochemicals, making it helpful in combating the signs of premature aging. Antioxidants fight free radical damage caused by environmental stressors such as UV rays and pollution.
Lavender oil’s anti-inflammatory properties make it great for soothing and healing irritated skin.
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Litsea Cubeba Fruitoil (May Chang)
Native to Southeast Asia; it is called “mountain pepper” Mandarin and Maqaw by the Aboriginal people of Atayal in Taiwan.
May Chang essential oil helps to balance sebum production, firm the epidermis and reduce the appearance of pores.
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Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Bitter Orange Flower)
Native to Northeast India; Neroli is named after the seventeenth-century Italian princess of Nerola, Anna Maria de La Tremoille, who wore the oil in her gloves.
Neroli oil stimulates the regeneration of skin cells, which prevents the formation of scars. This makes Neroli a fantastic ingredient against age spots and scars.
In addition to its restorative properties, Neroli oil is also antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, making it useful to treat pimples and acne and reduce the redness associated with inflammation. Neroli as a skin care product can also be used to treat oily skin, reduce fine lines and moisturize all skin types.