Ingredients - Aura Kritis - Natural cosmetics from Cretan land

NATURAL

Aura Kritis creates natural cosmetics from pure Organic Olive Oil and fine ingredients of Cretan flora, with dedication and scientific expertise. Our vision is to rediscover a natural lifestyle, by choosing cosmetic products that restore natural beauty, radiating the incomparable charm of healthy skin.

OLIVE

Olive oil exhibits nourishing, emollient and restorative properties. With a composition rich in oleic and linoleic acid, it softens the skin and restores elasticity. Olive extract is rich inantioxidants to efficiently protect against free radicals. Active substances of olive oil: Oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic acids, polyphenols and vitamins A, D, E and K.

ALMOND

Due to its high content in vitamins A, B and E, almond oil exhibits admirable nourishing and reconstructive action. It improves skin texture and elasticity. Almond oil, with its fine texture, has been selected since antiquity as the most favored oil for reducing wrinkles and stretch marks.

Active substances: Oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Also, trace elements and vitamins Α, B and E.

AVOCADO

Rich in beneficial fatty acids, avocado oil has nourishing, emollient and healing properties. Thanks to the special complex of vitamins, it contributes drastically in restoring dull and dry skin. Moreover, skin treatment using avocado oil leads to activation of cell regeneration mechanisms, helping by this way in skin rejuvenation.

Active substances: Oleic, palmitic and linoleic acid. Also, lecithin and vitamins Α, Β1, Β2, D and E.

GRAPE

Grape seed oil has skin regenerative properties. Resveratrol, an important constituent, helps to promote collagen production. Moreover, a blend of powerful antioxidants, render grape seed oil ideal for protection against free radicals and aging factors.

Active substances: Resveratrol, catechins, epicatechins, vitamin E, procyanidin Β1, linoleic and oleic acid.

ROSEMARY

Rosemary has tonic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action. It is an ideal natural regulator of sebum secretion, while it helps to restore skin’s freshness and radiance.

Active substances: Essential oil: pinene, camphor, tannin, cineole, flavonoids.

HELICHRYSUM

Helichrysum, also known as Everlasting or “The plant of Eternal Youth”, exhibits extraordinary anti-aging properties. Rich in flavonoids and phenylpropanoids, the flower extract contributes in the regeneration and reconnection of damaged skin cells, reduces wrinkles and fine lines and protects from free radicals. A miracle of Nature, which brings back the vitality and radiance of young skin!

Active substances: Flavonoids and phenylpropanoids.

RICINUS

Rich with smooth texture, castor oil attributes its emollient and antioxidant properties to the high content of ricinoleic acid. Moreover, it possesses extraordinary hair strengthening properties.

Active substances: Ricinoleic acid, linoleic, oleic and stearic acid, as well as vitamin E.

COCONUT

Coconut oil is one of the most attractive natural ingredients in Cosmetology, as it direct nourishes and softens the skin. Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it exhibits protecting, emollient and moisturizing properties and is effectively used to treat dry and dull skin. Coconut oils is also appreciated for hair care, as it reduces breakage, strengthens and gives long, sleek and shiny hair.

Active substances: Lauric, myristic, palmitic, decanoic, oleic and caprylic, as well as Vitamins E and Κ.

THYME

Thyme is a herb used since antiquity for its healing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Thanks to its powerful antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties, protects the skin efficiently from related infections. Containing significant levels of thymol and carvacrol, thyme leaf extract is ideal for gently healing and soothing of irritated skin, as well as relief of itchiness. Moreover, its antioxidant properties can slow down aging processes and improve skin texture and tone.

Active substances: Thymol and carvacrol.

GREEN CLAY

Green clay is a fine-powder mineral, which is formed naturally near rivers or rocky landscapes. Its known beneficial and healing properties are attributed to the high concentration of precious minerals that contains. Green clay has the ability to absorb substances such as sebum excess, toxins and impurities from skin epidermis, and thus is ideal for unclogging the pores, leaving the skin clean, fresh and radiant.
Active substances: Magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, copper, dolomite, phosphorus and selenium.

CUCUMBER

A refreshing and rejuvenating natural ingredient, ideal to revitalize dry and sensitive skin. Cucumber possesses antinflammatory and antioxidant properties and thus, effectively binds free radicals to protect from photo-aging. Also, its brightening properties make it an ideal ingredient to combat dark circles at the under-eye area.

Active substances: Vitamins C and B1, iron, manganese, iodine.

PALMAROSA

Palmarosa is a herbaceous wild grass with amazing properties. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its antidepressant properties, as it stimulates the nervous system. At the same time, it reduces wrinkles and stretch marks, stimulates cell regeneration and restores skin elasticity.

Active substances: Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol, β-ocymene

SHEA BUTTER

Creamy butter that sooths and nourishes the skin. Rich in fatty acids, it repairs the skin barrier and replenishes moisture. An ideal natural ingredient to rejuvenate skin and enhance elasticity.

Active substances: Vitamins E and A, oleic, linoleic stearate, palmitic and arachidonic acids

COFFEE

Coffee is the magic ingredient against cellulitis. Research studies have shown that caffeine affects the action of phosphodiesterases and activates the enzyme lipolysis, thus combating local fat. It also improves blood flow by dilating blood vessels and eliminates fluid retention. Exfoliation with coffee beans gives smooth and soft skin.

Active substances: Caffeine, theophylline, theobromine, paraxanthin.

CINNAMON

Cinnamon essential oil is a powerful disinfectant against fungi, bacteria and microorganisms. It has the ability to stimulate blood circulation when applied topically. It is an effective ingredient to combat cellulite.

Active substances: Kinnamaldehyde, eugenol, alpha-pinene, linalool.

HORSE CHESTNUT

Horse chestnut has astringent properties which help to tighten skin tissues. It stimulates blood circulation and relieves symptoms of pain, fatigue and the feeling of heavy legs. It promotes a rejuvenating and youthful look on the skin!

Active substances: Linoleic acid, oleic acid, vitamin C, beta-escin, procyanidin A2, esculin and flavonoids.

CEDAR

Cedarwood essential oil helps reduce cellulite by detoxifying and reducing fluid retention. It also relaxes tight muscles and relieves pain. It has soothing properties, ideal for sensitive and irritated skin. It also acts as a tonic, as it relieves anxiety and nervous tension.

IVY

Hederin, a triterpene saponin, provides ivy extract with extraordinary therapeutic properties. Ivy has vasoconstricting and toning properties, which make it a potential natural ingredient to treat cellulitis. At the same time, it detoxifies and gives skin an charming glow.

Active substances: Etheracoside-C, flavonoids, chaperone.

SAGE

Sage stimulates lymphatic drainage, helps to remove toxins and reduce swelling. Being rich in antioxidants, it protects from free radicals. Also, thanks to its antimicrobial and healing properties, it is widely used to soothe sensitive and dry skin.

Active substances: Camphor, alpha thione, beta thione, 1,8-kineole and beta-caryophyllene.

VANILLA

Vanilla has antioxidant activity which helps to protect from free radicals, thus slowing down skin aging. Also, thanks to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes irritations, promotes wound healing and treats acne. The sweet aroma of vanilla has antidepressant properties and helps in relaxing the senses.

Active substances: Vanillin, vanillic acid, niacin, thiamine, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid