Description
Our Age-Defying Night Cream for Oily skin is a meticulously formulated cream that harnesses the power of natural oils to regulate sebum production and reduce oilyness. It provides necessary hydration without leaving a greasy residue, and features calming ingredients to soothe irritation and redness. Salicylic acid provides gentle exfoliation, and the mattifying effect leaves your skin with a balanced, matte complexion.
Key Benefits
- Our night cream for oily skin is meticulously formulated with natural oils and active ingredients includes niacinamide, which regulates sebum production, reducing excessive oiliness and the risk of acne. Also, Salicylic acid, BHA, incorporated for its ability to dissolve oils and deeply penetrate pores, aiding in the elimination of sebum and dead skin cells to prevent pore-clogging and breakouts.
- Despite being oil-rich, oily skin requires appropriate hydration. Our night cream is designed to provide necessary moisture without a greasy residue.
- To achieve a purifying effect, we utilize certain plant oils with antiseptic and antifungal properties. These helps protect against infections and eliminate acne-causing bacteria, resulting in a purified and blemish-free complexion.
- Our formula also includes calming ingredients beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin. These botanical ingredients help alleviate redness and soothe irritation.
- We capitalize on the benefits of gentle exfoliation, specifically with salicylic acid. This helps remove excess oil and dead skin cells, enhancing the penetration and efficacy of hydrating ingredients.
- Our night cream imparts a mattifying effect, reducing the shine associated with oily skin and promoting a balanced, matte complexion. In essence, our formulation provides a comprehensive solution for the care of oily skin.
Key Ingredients
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Acid Hyaluronic (active): The ultimate active to maintain skin hydration. We combine different molecular weight particles (low and high). Larger molecules create a water-filled film on the skin's surface, retaining moisture and toning, smoothing wrinkles. Smaller molecules penetrate deep into the epidermis, attracting and retaining water for deep hydration. The combination produces a plumping effect, visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Atlas Cedarwood (essential oil) : Originating from the Cedrus atlantica tree, it provides numerous benefits for skin care. With its ability to regulate sebum production, it effectively controls skin oiliness and aids in the prevention of acne. The oil's antiseptic and antifungal properties fortify the skin against infections and expedite wound healing. Moreover, it exhibits anti-inflammatory capabilities that alleviate skin inflammation, redness, and irritation. Complemented by antioxidant properties, Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil offers protection against environmental harm and combats free radicals that trigger premature aging. Serving as an astringent, it assists in skin tightening, pore reduction, and the enhancement of skin tone. Despite its sebum regulation, the oil also boasts moisturizing properties to ensure the skin remains hydrated without excessive oiliness.
- Bakuchiol (active): a vegan and entirely natural extract hailing from plants, shares some structural commonalities with resveratrol. Its qualities have often been likened to retinol due to its ability to focus on the same skin cells, enhancing their look to achieve a more balanced, soft, and healthy-looking complexion. However, what makes Bakuchiol stand out is that it's not a chemical exfoliant, hence it achieves similar outcomes without inducing any irritation or photosensitivity. This distinctive attribute makes Bakuchiol an effective and gentler natural substitute to retinol.
- Clary Sage oil (essential oil): Derived from the clary sage herb (Salvia sclarea), Clary Sage oil is an essential oil cherished for its multitude of skin-enhancing properties. It acts as a powerful regulator of sebum production. By bringing balance to skin's oil production, it aids in preventing acne breakouts and ensures proper skin moisturization. Moreover, Clary Sage oil is renowned for its antibacterial attributes. This oil also boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can alleviate skin inflammation, accelerate healing, and counteract the damaging effects of free radicals, slowing down skin aging. As an astringent, Clary Sage oil works to tighten the skin, reduce pore size, and enhance skin tone, which can result in a more youthful appearance.
- Flaxseed Extract (active): Flaxseed extract is recognized for its skin redensifying properties. It stimulates the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, including hyaluronic acid, crucial components of the skin's extracellular matrix, promoting volume and elasticity. Additionally, it acts as collagen protection, maintaining skin structure and firmness by preventing collagen degradation. This extract combats skin sagging restores volume and tone to mature skin and redefines facial contours and oval shape.
- Grape seed oil (carrier oil): rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, serves as an effective moisturizer that improves the skin's softness and elasticity. It is abundant in antioxidants, including vitamin E and flavonoids, which safeguard the skin from harmful free radicals, thus preventing premature aging. This oil promotes collagen production, a protein crucial for maintaining the skin's smoothness and firmness. Additionally, grape seed oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and swelling on the skin. It contributes to an even skin tone and can even lighten scars and pigmentation. Thanks to its astringent qualities, it tightens the skin and reduces pore size, effectively preventing acne breakouts.
- Jojoba Oil (carrier oil): Regulating and nourishing, jojoba oil is a cherished ingredient for its penetrating feel that leaves no greasy residue while providing deep hydration. Its regulating prowess helps manage sebum secretion, making it a valuable asset for individuals with oily or combination skin, promoting a balanced and healthy complexion. With its ability to protect the skin from dehydration, jojoba oil ensures a well-moisturized and supple appearance.
- Laminaria Seaweed extract (active): This active ingredient, consisting of zinc complexed with a Laminaria algae extract, has proven purifying, sebum-regulating, and soothing properties. It thus becomes a highly beneficial component for creating treatments tailored for oily and blemish-prone skin. Its functionality extends to regulating sebum production by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, which is responsible for hormonal-based seborrhea. Furthermore, its purifying effects have been demonstrated against Propionibacterium acnes, the bacteria implicated in acne.
- Lebanese Cedar (active): Cedar, with its soothing properties, helps to calm and balance the skin, reducing redness and irritation, and contributing to a more even-toned and radiant complexion. Highly regarded in gemmotherapy for its "Face lift" effect, it enhances skin vascularization and effectively addresses various dermatological concerns. It is suitable for all skin types, with particular benefits for dry skin.
- Raspberry Seed Oil (carrier oil): Rich in essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, this oil vital for skin health. These fatty acids work to enhance skin's elasticity, retain moisture, and promote a smoother, healthier complexion. This oil is also loaded with potent antioxidants, including vitamin E and carotenoids, that help to neutralize harmful free radicals, thereby preventing premature aging. Due to its high content of alpha-linolenic acid, Raspberry Seed Oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it capable of reducing inflammation, redness, and skin irritation. Furthermore, the oil's high ellagic acid content aids skin repair and regeneration, rendering it beneficial for mature and damaged skin. Owing to its linoleic acid content, the oil can balance the skin's natural sebum production, which can assist in preventing acne breakouts.
- Rice Bran Oil (carrier oil): This oil combines gamma-oryzanol, vitamin E, phytosterols, and ferulic acid, powerful antioxidant actives. As an anti-aging ingredient, it is renowned for nourishing and protecting the skin from external aggressors while fighting against signs of skin aging.
- Spearmint (essential oil): derived from the Mentha spicata plant, Spearmint Essential Oil has a repertoire of valuable attributes for skin care. The oil brims with antibacterial components that can guard the skin against infections. Its antioxidant qualities help protect your skin from harmful free radicals, thus preserving its youthful appearance. The astringent nature of this oil aids in skin tightening and pore reduction, resulting in improved skin texture. It further offers relief by soothing inflamed skin, lessening redness and swelling, thus proving to be beneficial for conditions like acne and dermatitis. To top it all off, Spearmint oil brings a refreshing and cooling effect on the skin, delivering a soothing and revitalizing experience.
- Vegetal Bisabolol (active): Bisabolol is a powerful ingredient used for its skin-soothing effects, making it ideal for products aimed at sensitive or irritated skin. Derived from the chamomile plant, Bisabolol is recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help calm and soothe the skin, reducing redness and irritation. Moreover, Bisabolol is known to enhance the percutaneous absorption of certain molecules. This means it can help other ingredients in skincare products to penetrate the skin more effectively, thereby improving their overall effectiveness.
Full List of Ingredients
- Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bakuchiol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Bisabolol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Cedrus Libani Bark Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydrolyzed Laminaria Digitata Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum
How To Apply
- Dispense a small amount (about a pea-sized dab) of the night cream onto your fingers. Dot the cream on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin.
- Using gentle upward strokes, spread the cream across your face. Start from the middle of your face and move outwards, which can help stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
- After applying, wait a few minutes for the night cream to fully absorb into your skin before going to bed.
- Always do a patch test to ensure the product does not cause irritation.