Skin Calming Cream Sample ⁰¹

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 (UNSAPONIFIED). Residue from the olive oil, which remains as unsaponifiables during the saponification of olive oil fatty acids. These include vitamins and phenols, which have a strong antioxidant effect.

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

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.

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.

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

SUNFLOWER SEED WAX. The wax protects the seeds from the external environmental conditions. In the product, the wax has a consistency-giving function; applied to the skin, the wax protects and supports the skin's barrier function.

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.

SHEA BUTTER. Shea butter derives from the nut of the shea tree, is rich in antioxidants and is considered to be particularly nutritious and protective due to the contained fatty acids, resulting in velvety soft skin. Its high content of vitamin E, carotenoids and allantoin gives it smoothing properties and makes it particularly beneficial for stressed skin.

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.

ROCKET. Besides its exquisite taste, the extract of the rocket leaves also has an important function for sensitive skin. Antioxidants and minerals help the skin to protect itself against environmental damage.

PRICKLY PEAR FLOWERS. Extract from the prickly pear flowers, recommended for sensitive skin. The barrier function is supported and stress factors can be reduced. It is particularly appreciated in cases of couperose.

CAPER. This extract of the caper fruit has a soothing effect and helps to inhibit harmful effects on the skin caused by external factors. Also known for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties.

IMMORTELLE / ITALIAN STRAWFLOWER (ESSENTIAL OIL). Immortelle is an undemanding plant of the Mediterranean flora. It was named because for its ability to retain its color and scent even after drying, that is why it was called "immortal". Already in the past, Immortelle was used as a medicinal plant, especially for bruises, but also for all kinds of other skin diseases.

ST JOHN'S WORT. St. John's wort is valued in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory and mood-lifting ingredients. The miracle herb blossoms at the summer solstice, an extract stores these sun rays so that they can be used in the darker times. St. John's wort shows its beneficial effect on the skin in cases of bad healing wounds and sunburns. Caution: Avoid exposure to the sun after application, since the oil can have a photosensitizing effect.

MALLOW. The mallow grows in the temperate zone and due to its high content of mucilages it has a soothing effect on the skin. It is particularly appreciated for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne or neurodermatitis.

HYALURONIC ACID. Hyaluronic acid is a compound of proteins and polysaccharides. Hyaluronic acid is a physiological component of the extracellular skeletal substance of the dermis connective tissue and forms the skin's moisture depot. Our hyaluronic acid is obtained biotechnologically by fermentation. Depending on the length of the chain, the hyaluronic acid penetrates the skin in different depths and accordingly fulfils the function of binding moisture in the different skin layers. Wrinkles can so be smoothed, the skin appears fresh and firm.

MADONNA LILY. This extract from the Madonna Lily bulb, with its saponins and polysaccharides, has a soothing and protective function for the skin. It also provides the skin with an extra portion of moisture, the basis for healthy skin.

OLIVE (LEAVES). Extract from the leaves of the olive tree. Keeps the skin in good condition.

PRICKLY PEAR (FRUIT). Extract from the fruits of the prickly pear cactus. Polysaccharides contribute to the moisture of the skin, further ingredients can calm irritated skin.

BURDOCK ROOT. Plant from the family of the composite flowers with soothing, antioxidant and astringent effects. It is highly appreciated in cases of eczema.

ROSEROOT. The plant, which is popular in traditional medicine, is a so-called adaptogen, which means that it increases resilience and resistance to environmental influences. The skin is tonified, the administration of the extract is said to reduce tiredness and stress.

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

PANTHENOL. Also known as pro-vitamin B5. Precursor of the vitamins pantothenic acid. Humectant, which can help the skin to retain water.

ZINC OXIDE. Mineral dye made of zinc ore with UV-reflecting and protective properties. Due to its astringent and soothing effect, zinc oxide is also used as a powder additive, especially for tendentially impure skin.

ROSE HIP KERNEL OIL. Wild rose oil is extracted from the kernels of rose hips and has a high content of alpha-linolenic acid and transretinoic acid, a precursor of vitamin A, which supports collagen formation. Due to its valued effect for skin regeneration, it is used especially for dry, flaky skin. Wild rose oil is also used to care for mature and inflammatory skin.

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.

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.

ALLANTOIN. Nature-identical functional ingredient that occurs naturally in the comfrey plant. Has a soothing, skin-smoothing, calming and regenerating effect and improves the ability to retain moisture.

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

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.

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.

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

VITAMIN C. Pure vitamin C. A skin care superstar, clinically proven to increase collagen production, reduce hyperpigmentation and enhance UV protection under sunscreens in 5-20% concentration. It is also said to have a smoothing effect and prevent skin aging. However, it is extremely unstable and difficult to formulate.

MALTODEXTRIN. Carbohydrate from corn, rice or potato starch, which helps to keep the skin mat, stabilize emulsions and keep the product together.

FRAGRANCE NATURAL ORIGIN. Not all cosmetic ingredients have a pleasant scent by nature, even if they are wonderful for the skin in their function. For this reason, we use scents of natural origin to create a great experience for your nose as well.

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

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.

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.