These concentrated botanical products are powerhouse of anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial ingredients. They are designed to fight breakouts all while smoothing the skin texture, reducing the post inflammatory hyperpigmentation / scars, purifying the pores, smoothing wrinkles & skin texture and preventing future breakouts. Unlike most acne products on the market, these hand crafted apothecary products treat acne without stripping the skin and causing premature again.
Active Ingredients:
Schizochytrium sp. (Algae) Extract: has a low PH which prevents bacterial growth. It also helps regulate the production of sebum, ensuring the skin is properly hydrated without leaving an oily residue. The high concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids in algae also makes it great for preventing dry skin and helping to combat skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Algae oil is very rich in Omegas that maintain the lipids barrier in the skin, which is the "cushion" that keeps the skin looking full and young!
Helichrysum Italicum (Immortelle) Oil: Helichrysum has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it effective in treating skin problems caused by bacteria. Immortelle oil also boosts the production of natural skin collagen which improves the appearance of wrinkles, accelerates the skin cells regeneration, fades scars and prevents post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Organic Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Butter is obtained from the kernels of the Babassu palm which is found in the southern regions of Brazil. Babassu oil is packed with vitamin E, antioxidants and fatty acids with a high concentration of lauric acid which offers anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to lauric acid, it is also composed of other fatty acids including myristic, oleic, stearic and palmitic acids, which makes this magical oil an excellent skincare ingredients that works wonders on all skin types, especially skin that suffers from inflammations and bacterial problems.
Astrocaryum Aculeatum (Tucuma) Butter is extracted from the seeds of a tree found in the Amazon rainforest. It’s naturally moisturizing, absorbing quickly and easily into skin and comforting dry, damaged skin without clogging pores. Tucuma butter also promotes collagen and elastin production, smooth fine lines and wrinkles and diminish scars & dark spots.
Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip) Oil contains helpful fatty acids, which provide long-lasting nourishment and moisture for the skin. Rosehip oil is also very rich in vitamins A and C, which help brighten and smooth skin, by encouraging cell turnover and providing antioxidant protection from skin-damaging free radicals.
Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Oil is extracted from the fruit of the moriche palm tree found in the Amazon forest. It is very rich in unsaturated fatty acids and contains vitamins E and A which promotes cellular regeneration and help to rebuild, moisturize and rehydrate skin cells. It is also one of the richest natural source of beta-carotene – known as an excellent natural antioxidant. It is this high natural beta-carotene concentration that protects the skin against photo-damage and, also helps to protect the membranes surrounding skin cells.
Melaleuca Alterifolia (Tea Tree) Oil is widely known as one of the best natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients for skin. It helps soothe minor irritations, reduces redness and relieves minor discomfort caused by itchy skin. Tea tree oil is also an excellent and effective ingredient for calming and preventing breakouts.
Copaifera Langsdorffii (Copaiba) balsam resin is extracted from trees growing in the wild, in the South American rain forests, particularly in Brazil, Columbia, Peru and Venezuela. Studies evaluated the antimicrobial activity of copaiba oil-resin against a standard strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause skin and wound infections revealed that even low concentrations of copaiba oil-resin were able to inhibit bacterial growth.