Cooling Leg Relief Gel Sample

WATER. Water positively supports the moisture content of the skin and is used to dissolve vegetable ingredients. The quality of the water is regularly checked for physical and microbiological values.

MENTHOL. Menthol is a natural component of essential oils, especially those of various mint varieties. It smells fresh, minty and sweet. In addition to its cleansing properties, also its cooling effect is well known. This is due to the docking at the cold receptors of the skin, the body temperature itself is not affected. Menthol is especially appreciated in cases of itching, burns and insect bites.

POTATO STARCH. Potato starch has gelifying effects on the product. This supports the texture of the formulation and the application of the functional ingredients.

GYLCERINE (SUGAR ALCOHOL). Glycerin occurs in nature as a component of fats (triglycerides = glycerin with 3 fatty acids). It is a natural component of our Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) of the skin and is present as part of the storage fat in plants. Glycerin binds water and can thus promote the skin's moisture. A well moisturized skin ages more slowly and is better protected against environmental influences.

PHENETHYL ALOHOL. Pleasant rose-like fragrance, which can be found in various essential oils like rose, neroli or geranium.

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. This derivative of a fatty acid fulfils various functions. The raw material is a moisturizer with conditioning properties on skin and hair. The skin is thus nourished and smoothed. Through antimicrobial activity, the raw material has a preservative effect on the product.

CHESTNUT. The chestnut is an old cultivated tree in Europe. Besides the use of the seeds as a delicious and nutritious food, the bark and leaves are highly valued in cosmetics, due to their content of phenols, which have antioxidant properties. In folk medicine, the extract is said to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, there are studies on the antimicrobial activity of the extract due to the contained terpenes. The chestnut extract has a skin caring and calming effect.

PEPPERMINT (ESSENTIAL OIL). The essential oil of peppermint comes from the steam distillation of freshly harvested, blooming branches. The main ingredient is menthol. Traditionally used as an inhalant for colds and coughs. Similar to field mint, epithelization can be promoted. In traditional folk medicine, the essential oil is recommended for headaches and cramped smooth muscles.

JUNIPER (ESSENTIAL OIL). Essential oil from the juniper berries. In folk medicine, juniper is valued for its antiseptic, warming and digestive properties. The circulation is stimulated and purification is promoted.

GINGER (ESSENTIAL OIL). The essential oil, which is extracted from the rhizome of the ginger plant, refreshes tired legs. In aromatherapy it is appreciated for its detoxifying properties.

ROSE GERANIUM (ESSENTIAL OIL). This rose-scented essential oil is appreciated for its skin-caring and epithelizing effect on irritated and acneic skin. The flowery note has a balancing and relaxing effect.

ASIATIC PENNYWORT / GOTU KOLA. Evergreen brahmic herb from South East Asia. Gotu Kola has been used for centuries in folk medicine to improve small wounds, burns and scratches, and is also a well-known anti-inflammatory agent for eczema. It is also said to be effective against vein weakness, to promote the formation of new peripheral blood vessels and to stimulate the skin's own collagen production.

LEMON (ESSENTIAL OIL). Essential oil from the lemon peel. Known for its refreshing and purifying power.

HAMAMELIS / WITCH HAZEL. Herbal functional ingredient of witch hazel, which conjures up a beautiful and healthy skin texture. The extract has a wound healing, soothing and antioxidant effect. Proanthocyanidins promote cell division of the keratinocytes and keep the skin hydrated. Contained tanning agents can reduce the blood flow in the capillaries and therefore reduce inflammatory skin reactions.

HORSE CHESTNUT (bark). Extract from the horse chestnut. Contains the functional ingredient Escin, which helps to maintain a healthy blood circulation and strengthens the capillaries and veins. Also has anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties and can reduce swelling.

FIELD HORSETAIL. It is one of the oldest plants on earth and is known for its astringent, slightly draining and connective tissue strengthening effect. High content of silicic acid.

XANTHAN GUM. One of the most commonly used thickeners and emulsion stabilizers. Completely natural ingredient produced by fermentation.

CITRAL. Fragrance that must be declared (information for people with a fragrance allergy) and natural component of various essential oils. Smells like lemon and occurs in citrus fruits and basil.

GERANIOL. Fragrance that must be declared (information for people with a fragrance allergy) and natural component of various essential oils. Geraniol smells gently of rose and is present in roses, lemon and many other essential oils.

LECITHIN. Lecithins are natural elements of cell membranes. Lecithins are characterized by a large functional spectrum, they act as functional ingredients, caring and refatting lipids and also as skin-analogue emulsifiers. Applied to the skin, they are restructured by the body's own enzymes and used as building blocks for ceramides and cell membranes. A very important function is to promote the penetration depth of functional ingredients.

Ci 75810. Is a green colorant used in the cosmetic industry to give products a green color. It is an inorganic colorant, also known as "chlorophyllin," which is derived from plants. CI 75810 is generally safe for use in cosmetic products and is often used in toothpaste, mouthwash, soaps, and other body care products.

TOCOPHEROL. Vitamin E is the most important fat-soluble antioxidant and is found in many plant-based oils as a protection against oxidation. By intercepting the harmful free radicals, tocopherol prevents the oxidation of the lipids in the product as well as those of the skin's membrane lipids. Wound healing can be positively supported and the skin appears smooth and healthy.

LINALOOL. Fragrance that must be declared (information for people with a fragrance allergy) and natural component of various essential oils. The fragrance is flowery-fresh and occurs in many spice plants, such as nutmeg, thyme and many more.

ASCORBYL PALMITATE (STABILISED VITAMIN C). Fat-soluble vitamin C serves as product protection to stabilize sensitive unsaturated fats, functional ingredients and essential oils. It can increase collagen production, reduce hyperpigmentation and is also said to have a smoothing effect and prevent skin aging. By stabilizing it, it can fulfill its function as a regenerating agent in deeper layers of the skin.

CITRIC ACID. Organic acid. Biotechnologically extracted from the juice of the lemon fruit with the help of bacteria and serves to stabilize the pH value of the product.

LIMONENE. Fragrance that must be declared (information for people with a fragrance allergy) and natural component of various essential oils. Limonene is a fresh, citrus-like scent that is contained in many plants such as rosemary, lavender, lemon grass, peppermint and eucalyptus. The molecule is also the main component of the peel oil of citrus fruits.

CITRONELLOL. Fragrance that must be declared (information for people with a fragrance allergy) and natural component of various essential oils. It has a flowery scent and occurs, among others, in the essential oils of rose and lemongrass.