Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract: Commonly referred to as Evening Primrose, this light, high quality oil is extracted from the plant's seeds. It is comprised of a high content of omega 6 essential fatty acids and Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA). It is ideal for the treatment of dry skin and inflammatory conditions, such as eczema. Evening primrose Extract has many properties that are beneficial to the health of your skin. Not only does evening primrose oil moisturise and soothe, it can enhance the texture and elasticity of skin, addressing dryness, irritation, roughness and wrinkles.
Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) Root Extract: It's antibacterial and anti-microbial qualities have made kudzu a valuable ingredient for treating skin problems - rashes, eczema, acne. According to TCM, kudzu clears internal heat, which helps to improve skin tone and complexion and detoxing skin on deeper levels. Kudzu stimulates epidermis, helping to tone and firm skin. It also helps visibly reduce the look of puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles and crow's feet.
Betaine: The extract of sugar beet plant helps the skin retain its moisture due to its molecular structure and ability to bond with hydrogen. The ingredient has been found to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin.
Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Root Extract: Peony boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which makes it particularly useful in skincare. As Peony can provide antioxidant benefits, this ingredient can help to protect the skin from free radical damage induced by UV radiation.
Gardenia Florida (Cape Jasmine) Fruit Extract: The fruit extract contains natural sugar derivative named as crocin. Crocin delivers an anti-ageing activity combining anti-wrinkle effect and skin smoothing. This product reduces crow's feet wrinkles, stimulates Ceramide synthesis, and smooths the skin.
Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract: With anti-inflammatory properties, mushrooms can help improve acne, rosacea and eczema. They are also rich in vitamin D, selenium and antioxidants that protect your skin against wrinkles and discoloration caused by environmental damage.
Acacia Senegal Gum: This plant-based ingredient can help soothe the skin but it's commonly used as a thickening agent. Acacia Senegal Gum can also help skincare products stick to the skin. This is helpful for products such as sunscreen, makeup, and facial mask. These same properties can also act as an emollient to help lock in moisture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tree Extract): Green tea extract is derived from leaves of Camellia sinensis. Green tea extract is naturally rich in antioxidants, which has a cell-protecting function as well. It's a strong antioxidant effect that protects the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.
Rose Extract: As a gentle antiseptic and astringent, it can help cleanse skin and prevent blemishes. Anti-inflammatory properties enable Rose Extract to help minimize redness and soothe irritation - making it ideal for all skin types (acneic, dry, mature, sensitive) because of its calming and healing abilities.
Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract: Lotus Flower Extract purifies the skin as it shrinks the appearance of pores and contains natural moisture that is hydrating and soothing to the skin. Rich in antioxidants, Lotus Flower Extract intensely hydrates the skin and restores the skins natural complexion, eradicating fine lines, wrinkles and skin pigmentation.
Magnolia Kobus Flower Extract: It help fade dark spots and pigmentation, and to give the appearance of a soft and even complexion. It can also help to prevent the loss of skin elasticity and reduce reddening of the skin.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC) is the fancy name for common baker's yeast. Usually different kind of yeast extracts are used in skincare for their great hydrating, and general skin conditioning properties. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract is a skin-conditioning agent used in cosmetics and beauty care products because of its ability to act in oxidative stress and improve skin conditions.
Red Ginseng Ferment Filtrate: Red Ginseng has so many beneficial qualities that it can aid most skin types in improving dullness to puffiness. Because of its antioxidant qualities, it is particularly good as part of an anti-aging regimen.
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract: Rosa centifolia contains a few vitamins and antioxidants that help moisturize dry skin. It's astringent properties help tighten pores and reduce the redness and inflammation due to distended capillaries.
Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract: Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants that help fight and repair free radical damage from the sun and environmental stressors such as hyperpigmentation and age spots. Studies have shown the efficacy of punica granatum extract in protecting the skin against UVB-induced damage. Using cultured human skin fibroblasts, researchers found that the polyphenols in the extract played a significant role in creating a photoprotective barrier to shield the skin from sun damage and skin cancer.
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract: Sea buckthorn contains fatty acids such as omega-3, -6 and -9. It is also a rich source of the rare omega-7 essential fatty acid, which can help keep skin firm and lifted. Palmitoleic acid (omega-7) is a natural component of the skin and is considered a valuable topical agent in treating burns and healing wounds. Fatty acids also act as emollients to help keep the skin hydrated by forming an occlusive layer to reduce transepidermal water loss. Sea buckthorn is also a super source of vitamin C and can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and even skin tone by fighting free radical damage. Its anti-inflammatory properties also helped to calm and sooth red and cracked skin.
Centella Asiatica Extract: The extract from Gotu Kola - Centella Asiatica is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals. This super blend of nutrients offers fantastic benefits for the skin, including powerful anti-aging properties. Gotu Kola also improves circulation as well as the synthesis of collagen and skin tissue.
Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) ExtractP: Purslane is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, as an unsaturated fatty acid, are important anti-inflammatory ingredient for human skin. It has effect of relieving skin inflammation and inhibiting skin itching caused by dryness. Purslane is also packed with nutrients and anti-ageing compounds, which have dramatic anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, astringent and wound-healing properties, which accelerate the healing of damaged skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract: Tea tree oil is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It's thought to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to prevent and reduce acne scars, leaving you with smooth, clear skin.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract: Aloe vera is a common household plant known for its skin healing properties. Using aloe vera on the face can help moisturize skin. Regularly applying a small amount of aloe vera to the face can help treat various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and sunburn. It also contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, and it is highly anti-inflammatory. It can help treat burns, acne and dry skin.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract : Witch hazel leaf extract is used as astringents which can tighten the skin. The tannins (a class of astringent molecules) are thought to be effective when applied directly to the skin to reduce swelling, help repair broken skin, and fight bacteria. Besides, it also acts as an astringent to help shrink your pores, soothe your skin and reduce inflammation.
Adenosine: Yeast-derived ingredient that functions as a good soothing and skin-restoring agent. Adenosine has proven anti-wrinkle benefits due to its ability to energize skin's surface so it looks smoother and younger. Naturally present throughout the body, adenosine is a beneficial ingredient all skin types can use.
Arginine: Arginine is an amino acid that is used in cosmetics and personal care products to protect the skin from free radicals, increase skin hydration, and boost collagen production.
Biosaccharide Gum-1: Biosaccharide gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. A moisturizing and skin soothing ingredient. It works by binding water to the epidermis, and creating a moisture-binding film on the skin that gives the skin a soft, smooth feeling. In addition to providing long lasting moisturization, it also functions as an anti-irritant.
Directions:
- Cleanse facial skin, apply 2-3 drops of the essence onto the palm, and gently tap around the face and neck.
- The essence can be used in the final step of skin nourishment.
- Use daily in the morning and evening.
Storage:
- Store in the dry or cool place with temperature not over 25 ºC and keep away from heat and sunlight.