Daily Purifying Cream Sample ⁰³

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.

COCO-CAPRYLATE (EMOLLIENT). A fast-spreading, refatting emollient of natural origin that leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and soft.

OLIVE OIL. Olive oil - vegetable oil with predominantly simple unsaturated fatty acids. Good option to moisturize and nourish very dry skin.

JOJOBA OIL. Jojoba is a drought-resistant, evergreen shrub that is native to the deserts of Mexico and the southern regions of the USA. Chemically speaking, the raw material is a liquid wax. In contrast to oils, where fatty acids together with glycerin form the fatty components, waxes contain fatty acids combined with a fatty alcohol. These wax esters are very similar to human skin sebum and are therefore optimally mixed with it, creating a delicate, non-sealing lipid film. This keeps the skin moist without sealing it. A further effect is the increase of the skin's elasticity, as the jojoba oil spreads well within the cornea. The raw material is also ideal for impure skin. The jojoba oil is a true all-rounder.

ALOE VERA. Miracle plant Aloe Vera. Has a cooling, calming, moisturizing effect, supports the skin's self-healing powers and its high antioxidant content protects against free radicals.

SUNFLOWER OIL. Oil from the sunflower seeds, its name comes from its ability to turn its flower head towards the sun. Due to its high content of linoleic acid, it is a light, non-sticky and caring oil. The contained vitamin E has an antioxidant effect.

ROSEMARY (LEAVES). Extract of rosemary. The main functional ingredient is rosemary acid, a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.

ROSE MYRTLE. In traditional Chinese medicine, false myrtle is used for stomach upset and wound healing. The contained phenols and terpenoids have antioxidant and bacterial effects.

CARROT EXTRACT. Functional ingredient with antioxidant, refatting and soothing properties. Due to its high beta-carotene content, the carrot has a firming and cell-protecting effect and is often found in care products for demanding skin. Age prevention.

TEA TREE (ESSENTIAL OIL). Like lavender is valued in France as a panacea, tea tree oil is the all-rounder for the Australians. Originally the plant was mainly used to prepare tea, hence the name tea tree. The essential oil is appreciated for skin with a tendency to acne. The antibacterial effect has been confirmed in studies and it is also skin-caring.

MARIGOLD. Marigold extract is rich in flavonoids, which gives the plant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also known for its soothing and healing properties. Ideal as care for sensitive skin.

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.

BLUE CHAMOMILE. Chamomile is one of the most popular medicinal plants and is characterized by its nourishing and soothing properties. The essential oil of real chamomile is rich in bisabolol (about 50%), a powerful anti-inflammatory and calming agent. The contained chamazulene causes the blue coloration of the precious essential oil.

SAGE (ESSENTIAL OIL). The Latin name salvia already contains the healing effect, because salvare means to save. Due to its estrogenic effect, it is traditionally administered for menopause symptoms. The essential oil has a stimulating and toning effect and is used for cellulite. Through its antibacterial effect it can reduce sweat odor.

CAJEPUT (ESSENTIAL OIL). Cajeput oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves and twigs of the Melaleuca tree. This tree is native to Southeast Asia but also grows in other parts of the world, such as Australia and India. Cajeput oil has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving effects.

MARSH MALLOW. Velvety soft medicinal plant from the mallow family with cleansing, calming, soothing, protective and moisturizing properties.

ZINC PCA. PCA is part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor and prevents transepidermal water loss. The zinc can have a sebum-regulating effect and, according to studies, it has an antimicrobial effect, making the ingredient particularly suitable for tendentially acneic, impure skin. Also the body odor caused by sweat can be reduced.

PALMAROSA (ESSENTIAL OIL). Palmarosa is a type of grass native to India and Indochina. The essential oil is highly nourishing to the skin, stimulating cell regeneration and supporting moisture retention.

CARNAUBA WAX. A plant-based wax extracted from the leaves of the Brazilian tropical palm Copernicia cerifera. Similar to other waxes, it is used as a stabilizer in cosmetic products. It makes the skin supple and smoothes it.

BERRY WAX. This wax is extracted from the fruit peel of the sumac tree. It has a consistency-giving and refatting effect in cosmetics. It is very light and has only little film-forming properties.

POTASSIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN (EMULSIFIER). Emulsifier with rice proteins. Keeps the skin in good condition.

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE (EMULSIFIER). Natural emulsifier based on amino acids. Helps water and oil to mix and subsequently not separate. This ingredient also has skin and hair conditioning properties, keeping them in good condition.

STEARYL STEARATE (EMULSIFIER). This emulsifier is obtained from stearic acid, which is a component of various vegetable oils.

MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES. Vegetable neutral oil from coconut oil and glycerine with refatting, moisturizing and smoothing properties. Clear, odorless and non-greasy.

GLYCERYL STEARATE (CO-EMULSIFIER). Co-emulsifier of vegetable origin (various oils). A consistency enhancer and auxiliary emulsifier for lotions and creams.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL (FATTY ALCOHOL). Mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohol, these are fatty alcohols, which are produced by the reduction of the corresponding fatty acids. A very common ingredient of cosmetic formulas, which gives the skin a pleasantly soft feeling and supports the formation of emulsions in the product. It also has a moisturizing effect and is supposed to smooth the skin.

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

PROPANEDIOL. Propanediol is extracted from corn sugar and has moisturizing, conditioning and preserving properties.

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.

AVOCADO OIL. Vegetable oil from the fruit flesh of the avocado with a high content of unsaponifiables, including vitamins A, E, D and lecithin. Has an exceptional ability to penetrate the skin and to nourish different skin layers. Avocado oil can promote cell regeneration and is frequently used for dry, barrier-damaged skin.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE . Plant-based, multifunctional ingredient with softening and moisturizing properties. It is extracted from various vegetable oils, acts as a co-emulsifier in the product and so stabilizes the emulsion. The ingredient also has preservative properties for the product.

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.

ANISIC ACID. Skin-friendly organic acid that is effective against fungi. Helps to protect the product from microbial spoilage.

BEARD LICHEN. Symbiotic organism consisting of a fungus and green algae or cyanobacteria (blue-green algae); the algae supply the community with sugars produced by photosynthesis, while the fungus provides protection and moisture. Together they develop specialized ingredients, the usnic acids, which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The perfect example of synergistic systems, where the result is more than the sum of its parts.

SODIUM PCA. The salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid is extracted from sugar cane. As a natural part of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), it supports the skin's ability to bind moisture.

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

SODIUM PHYTATE. Sodium phytate is a natural raw material occurring in wheat and rice bran. It is a so-called chelator and binds metals which can influence the stability of the product.

MAGNESIUM PCA. The magnesium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid is extracted from sugar cane. As a natural part of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), it supports the skin's ability to bind moisture.

MANGANESE PCA. The manganese salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid is extracted from sugar cane. As a natural part of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), it supports the skin's ability to bind moisture.

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.

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.