OLIVE
Olive oil exhibits nourishing, emollient and reconstructive properties. Thanks to its composition rich in oleic and linoleic acid, olive oil softens the skin and restores its radiance and elasticity. The leaf extract is rich in oleuropein, which attributes to it strong antioxidant activity and the ability to protect against free radicals and oxidative stress.
Active compounds: Olive oil: Oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Also, polyphenols and Vitamins A, D, E and K.
Olive leaf extract: Oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol.
ALMOND
Due to its high content in vitamins A, B and E, almond oil exhibits exceptional nourishing and reconstructive properties. It improves skin texture and helps maintain natural moisture and elasticity levels. Almond oil, with its fine texture, has been selected since antiquity as the most favored oil for reducing wrinkles and stretch marks.
Active compounds: Oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Also trace elements and Vitamins A, B and E.
AVOCANDO
Rich in beneficial fatty acids, avocado oil has nourishing, emollient and healing properties. It is a precious oil ideal to restore dull and dry skin. Moreover, it activates cell regeneration, helping by this way in skin rejuvenation, leading to a more smooth and radiant complex.
Active compounds: Oleic acid, palmitic acid and linoleic acid. Also, lecithin and vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E.
GRAPE
Grape seed oil exhibits skin regenerative properties and promotes collagen production. Due to the amounts of resveratrol containing, this precious oil has healing, antimicrobial and tonic properties. Moreover, thanks to a blend of powerful antioxidants found in its composition, grape seed oil is ideal for protection against free radicals and other aging factors.
Active compounds: Resveratrol, catechines, epicatechines, vitamin E, procyanidin B1, linoleic acid and oleic acid.
ROSEMARY
Also known as the “Prince of Herbs”, rosemary has well-known tonic properties to restore radiance or tired and dull skin. Possessing great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory activity, it is widely used to soothe problematic skin. Furthermore, rosemary flower water acts as an ideal oil regulator and helps restoring skin’s freshness and radiance.
Active compounds: Pinene, camphor, tannin, cineol, flavonoids.
Helichrysum
Helichrysum, also known as “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 compounds: Flavonoids and phenylpropanoids.
RICINUS
Rich oil with smooth texture, castor oil has exceptional emollient and antioxidant properties. Its special composition renders castor oil capable to bind and remove unwanted substances from skin epidermis, thus appearing as an ideal natural alternative for makeup removal. In fact, due to its powerful hair strengthening effect, it appears as a popular natural ingredient for achieving charming thick and long lashes.
Active compounds: Vitamin Ε, ricinoleic, linoleic, oleic and stearic acid.
COCONUT
Coconut oil is one of the most popular ingredients in Cosmetology, as it deeply nourishes and softens the skin. Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it exhibits protecting, emollient and moisturizing properties. Coconut oils is also used for hair care, as it reduces breakage, strengthens and gives long, sleek and shiny hair.
Active compounds: Lauric, myristic, palmitic, decanoic, oleic and caprylic acid, Vitamin E and K.
THYME
Thyme is used since antiquity for its healing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is extremely effective in treating acne and also, is helps reduce scars and marks. Thanks to its antifungal and antibacterial properties, it is also used on skin conditions such as eczema and works as an effective soothing agent. Moreover, being rich in antioxidants, it is capable to protect from free radicals and slow down aging processes.
Active compounds: Thymol and carvacrol.
Green clay
Green clay is a fine-powder mineral, which is formed naturally near rivers or rocky landscapes. Its 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, being ideal for unclogging the pores, leaving the skin clean, fresh and radiant.
Active compounds: Magnesium, ferrus, calcium, potassium, copper, dolomite, phosphorus and selenium.
CUCUMBER
Refreshing and revitalizing, cucumber extract moisturizes and softens dry and sensitive skin. Thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is capable of effectively combat free radicals and protect from photoaging. It also brightens up the skin and is widely used to treat dark circles of the under eye area.
Active compounds: Vitamin C and Β1, ferrus, manganese, iodine.
Palmarosa
Palmarosa is a wild herb with amazing properties for the skin. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its anti-depressant action, as it stimulates and revitalizes the nervous system. It has strong anti-fungal properties that attribute to the essential oil a strong healing effect. Furthermore, it reduces wrinkles and stretch marks, stimulates cell regeneration and improves skin’s elasticity.
Active compounds: Geraniol, linalool, farnesol, β-ocymene
SHEA BUTTER
Creamy butter with outstanding soothing and nourishing properties. Rich in fatty acids, it repairs the skin barrier and replenishes skin’s moisture levels. It also helps to protect from external harmful factors such as pollution and UV radiation. Shea Butter has the ability to rejuvenate skin and enhance natural elasticity and radiance.
Active compounds: Vitamin E and A, oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and arachidonic acid.
COFFEE
Coffee is widely used in cosmetology, especially for its effective action against cellulite. Research studies have shown that caffeine inhibits the action of phosphodiesterases and activates the processes of lipolysis, thus reducing localized fat deposits. It also stimulates microcirculation and eliminates fluid retention. Exfoliation with coffee beans makes skin dreamy smooth and sof!
Active compounds: Caffeine, theophylline, theobromine, paraxanthine.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Cinnamon essential oil has strong disinfectant, antifungal and antibacterial activity. It has the ability to stimulates blood circulation and cause hyperemia when applied topically and thus is ideal for treating signs of cellulite.
Active compounds: Cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, a-pinene, linalool.
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut possesses astringent properties thanks to which it tightens skin tissues, being an ideal ingredient for slimming therapies. It stimulates blood circulation and eases muscular pain and fatigue. It is also beneficial in relieving varicose veins and phlebitis symptoms. Furthermore, horse chestnut reduces swelling and helps combat cellulite signs and skin aging.
Active compounds: Linoleic acid, oleic acid, vitamin C, β-aescin, esculin and flavonoids.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood essential oil has anti-depressant properties, relaxes the nervous system and relieves anxiety. Being a strong antiseptic and astringent, it promotes skin healing prosesses, tones and tightens. It also detoxifies and reduces fluid retention, making it a favorite ingredient for treqating cellulite. In addition, it soothes sensitive skin and relieves skin diseases.
Active compounds: Cedrol, cedrene, thujopsene.
IVY
Hederin, a triterpene saponin, is the active compound in which the therapeutic properties of ivy leaf extract are attributed. Ivy has vasoconstrictive properties, tones and promotes blood circulation, which make it a powerful natural ingredient for combating cellulite signs. Also, being rich in caffeic acid, it possesses slimming and tightening properties. Furthermore, ivy extract detoxifies and provides skin with toning and a natural glow.
Active compounds: Hederacoside-C, flavonoids, hederin.
SAGE
Sage is a herb with well-known beneficial properties. It stimulates the lymphatic and digestive system, removes toxins and reduces swelling. Being rich in antioxidants, it provides protection against free radicals. Furthermore, it has antimicrobial and healing properties and therefore, it is widely used to soothe sensitive and dry skin. In hair care, it stimulates the scalp and reduces oiliness and dandruff.
Active compounds: Camphore,a-thujone, β-thujone, 1,8-cineole and ß-caryophyllene.
VANILLA
Vanilla extract, rich in antioxidants, helps to prevent and reverse skin damage caused by free radicals, thus slowing down signs of aging. Furthermore, vanilla is a good source of B-vitamins, which help maintain a healthy- looking skin. Also, thanks to its anti-bacterial
and anti-inflammatory properties, the extract helps to soothe and calm irritated skin, promote wound healing and treat acne. Last
but not least, its comforting, sweet scent helps to induce relaxation by alleviating feelings of both anxiety and depression.
Active compounds: Vanillin, vanillic acid, niacin, thiamin,V vitamin B6, pantothenic acid
