Ingredients
CELLA
A hydrating (fragrance-free) moisturizer containing a host of skin-identical ingredients helps nourish the skin and restore its barrier functions. The ceramide complex plays an essential role by bonding the cells and forming a solid protective layer that is easily absorbed into the skin. Suitable for all skin types.
Water
Water serves as the primary base building block for our formula. It is a natural solvent that ensures quality and allows our active ingredients to work inside our skin. The water used is highly purified and deionized.Ingredient
Glycerine
A skin-identical superstar ingredient that serves as a natural humectant keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy state protects against irritation, and helps restore our skin barrier. Our glycerin is derived naturally from vegetable oil sources, including oils from soya, rapeseed, and sunflower. 100% free of palm oil derivatives.
Kukui Nut Oil
A skin-identical superstar ingredient that serves as a natural humectant keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy state protects against irritation, and helps restore our skin barrier. Our glycerin is derived naturally from vegetable oil sources, including oils from soya, rapeseed, and sunflower. 100% free of palm oil derivatives.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
A very desirable emollient that helps enhance the absorption of other ingredients in our formula while giving a velvet feel on the skin
Cetyl Alcohol
A fatty (the good, non-drying kind of) alcohol. It is naturally derived from coconut and a fatty acid emulsifier that soothes and moisturizes while keeping oils and liquids from separating.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
A plant-derived emulsifier and emollient which helps combine water and oil while also providing a soft and smooth appearance on the skin.
Niacinamide
A true multi-function Superstar ingredient with several proven benefits. Among these benefits is the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness, and a weakened skin surface. Niacinamide can also mitigate and, to some extent, help visibly repair damage from UV light and offset other sources of environmental attack, including the negative impacts of airborne pollutants. Our Niacinamide is USP grade.
Ceramide NP
A type of ceramide that can be found naturally in the upper layer of the skin. Ceramides make up the majority of components of our skins outer layers. This skin-identical ingredient is made of long chains of lipids that really improve the look and feel of skin.
Ceramide AP
Another skin identical goodie that is crucial for repairing our skin barrier and keeping our skin hydrated.
Ceramide OP
This is the first ceramide that was identified. It contains the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid, with a unique structure allowing it to play as a "binding role" in the extracellular matrix's lipid layers. This ceramide plays a vital role in epidermis integrity and serves as the main storage area for linoleic acid.
Tocopheryl Acetate
A pure vitamin E which provides excellent antioxidant activity.
Myristyl Myristate
An emollient that leaves a velvety feel on the skin.
Phytosphingosine
A type of long-chain lipid, complex fatty alcohol that can be found naturally in the upper layer of the skin. It functions as a water-binding agent and also has antimicrobial and cell-communicating qualities. Its name is derived from the term sphingoid, coined in 1884 by chemist J. L. W. Thudichum because the way the molecules of this substance lined up reminded him of the riddle of the Sphinx. Phytosphingosine can also be a skin-restoring ingredient and one that is best for compromised skin.
Cholesterol
Another star ingredient that makes up 25% of the stratum corneum lipids. (50% ceramide, 25% cholesterol and 15% free fatty acids). These ingredients work really well with the ceramides and fatty acids to keep the skin barrier healthy.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
A helper ingredient with antimicrobial activity to help boost the effectiveness of other ingredients as well as emulsify.
Stearic Acid
A multi-tasker fatty acid has been shown to protect the skin's surface against water loss and help shore up the skin's protective barrier.
Squalane
A hydrating component of human skin sebum. It is wonderfully moisturizing as well as being a source of replenishing fatty acids and antioxidants. Our squalane is vegan.
Jojoba Oil
A non fragrant oil extracted from the seeds of a perennial shrub. This incredible extract has been shown to enhance skin's restorative properties. Rich in source of numerous fatty acids, this brilliant ingredient is similar to the oil our human skin produces. Thus, great for both dry and oily skin.
Glycine Soya Oil
An emollient plant oil coming from soybean. Its composed of linoleic acid, oleic acid and some linolenic acid.
Retinol - Vitamin A
A true POWERHOUSE ingredient that has value for the skin on several fronts. It is the most proven anti-aging ingredient available.
Our retinol is encapsulated in a nano-delivery system. Meaning the vitamin A is incorporated in an non-visible microcapsules made of a shell of a natural sugar complex (carboxymethyl cellulose-chitosan). This capsule stabilizes retinol to avoid degradation reactions.
Cellulose Gum
A natural ingredient found in the cell wall of green plants used as an emulsion stabilizer.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Although it has a long name, it's simply a carbomer. As it is part water and part oil, it works as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer.
Chitosan
A powerful antioxidant derived from chitin. There is extensive research on this ingredient showing its effectiveness in skin restoring and soothing.
Glycolic Acid
An incredible and most researched AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) with the most proven skin benefits. This star ingredient helps our skins own collagen production, gently lifts off dead skin cells to reveal fresh and smooth skin.
Polysorbate 20
A helper ingredient that helps water and oil mix together.
Sorbitan Oleate
A non-ionic, vegetable-based emulsifier.
BHT
A potent synthetic antioxidant that neutralizes free oxygen radicals.
Triethanolamine
A helper ingredient to balance the pH.
Phenoxyethanol
A preservative found naturally in green tea. This ingredient keeps the others safe.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Works together with phenoxyethanol to boost its effectiveness as well as is itself a skin softening agent.
Flax Seed Oil
Oil coming from the plant Linum Usitatissimim (flax). Its one of the few plant seed oils is a rich source of moisturizing and anti-inflammatory fatty acid. It also contains skin-nourishing oleic acid and barrier repairing linoleic acid. It also contains skin nourishing oleic acid and barrier repairing linoleic acid.
Allantoin
An ingredient found naturally in roots and leaves of the comfrey plant. Studies have shown its effective skin-soothing and conditioning properties.
Carbomer
A big molecule that converts liquids into a gel formula to easily be applied on skin.
Panthenol
Also known as pro-vitamin b5, this ingredient's main job is to moisturize. It is a humectant meaning it helps the skin attract water and hold on to it.
Xanthan Gum
An all-natural chain of sugar molecules to help thicken the formula.
MELT
A fragrance-free oil cleanser that combines licorice root, squalene, and Centella Asiatica, along with a handful of antioxidants. Designed to leave your skin clean and hydrated. Perfect for all skin types and leaves no oil residue.
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
Sunflower oil has the ability to replenish, strengthen, and soothe skin. Its linoleic acid content helps skin synthesize its own lipids fats, including ceramides, visibly repairing its barrier and leading to healthier skin. It is a golden ingredient for dry, dehydrated, or environmentally compromised skin.
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Derived from glycerin and coconut oil, it’s considered an excellent skin-replenishing ingredient. It's purpose is to recharge and resist moisture loss in the skin.
JOJOBA OIL
Rich in numerous fatty acids, jojoba oil provides skin-soothing benefits. Its texture is similar to the oil sebum human skin produces, making this a superstar ingredient for dry skin.
MURULA OIL
Loaded with protein, fatty acids, and antioxidants including palmitic and stearic acids. Murula oil helps keep skin's vital hydration locked in and has instantaneous skin-smoothing properties.
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Isopropyl myristate has been largely studied and impulsed as a skin penetration enhancer. It enhances the absorption of ingredients so that your skin can easily drink up and stay hydrated.
SQUALANE
Derived from olives, squalane is a superstar ingredient for healthy skin. Packed with moisturizing abilities, rich in antioxidants, and prevents moisture loss. It works with other antioxidants in the skin to neutralize damaging oxygen molecules and visibly repairs the skin’s barrier.
SAFFLOWER SEED OIL
Safflower seed oil contains beneficial fatty acids that can help diminish the signs and occurrence of dry skin. Loaded with antioxidant-rich vitamins, it plays a key role in keeping your cells in good health.
LICORICE ROOT
A powerhouse ingredient, licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which is a very potent antioxidant. These antioxidants protect your skin against damage from the sun's UV rays and free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce irritation and redness. It effectively helps the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation and strengthens the skin's defense mechanisms.
TOCOPHEROL
One of the most well-known and researched antioxidants for the skin. Vitamin E occurs naturally in human skin and is most commonly known for its benefits for skin health. It reduces inflammation and has moisturizing and healing benefits that strengthen skin barrier function.
DI-PPG-2 MYRETH-10 ADIPATE
A fatty alcohol and a buffering and neutralizing ingredient. It is used as a skin-conditioning agent and a texture enhancer.
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Fatty alcohol that is used as an emollient and texture enhancer.
POLYSORBATE 60
Polysorbate 60 functions as an emulsifier and also has mild surfactant properties. It is used to disperse oil in water.
SHAKE
A soothing gel cleanser that washes away impurities and calms skin. Combined with oat amino acids, squalane, and centella asiatica.
This formula helps reinforce the skin’s barrier and attract hydration. Fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types.
WATER
Highly purified and deionized, it serves as the primary base building block for our formula.
GLYCERIN:
A skin-identical superstar ingredient that serves as a natural humectant. It keeps the skin lipids between our cells in a healthy state, protects against irritation, and helps restore our skin barrier. Our glycerin is derived naturally from vegetable oil sources, including oils from soy, rapeseed, and sunflower. 100% free of palm oil derivatives.
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
Sunflower oil has the ability to replenish, strengthen, and soothe skin. Its linoleic acid content helps skin synthesize its own lipids fats, including ceramides, visibly repairing its barrier and leading to healthier skin. It is a golden ingredient for dry, dehydrated, or environmentally compromised skin.
JOJOBA OIL
Rich in numerous fatty acids, jojoba oil provides skin-soothing benefits. Its texture is similar to the oil sebum human skin produces, making this a superstar ingredient for dry skin.
SQUALANE
Derived from olives, squalane is a superstar ingredient for healthy skin. Packed with moisturizing abilities, rich in antioxidants, and prevents moisture loss. It works with other antioxidants in the skin to neutralize damaging oxygen molecules and visibly repairs the skin’s barrier.
SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS
Created by condensing the chloride form of lauric acid with amino acids derived from oat protein. It has skin-softening and soothing abilities.
AVENA SATIVA KERNEL FLOUR (COLLOIDAL OATMEAL)
Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients shown to benefit the skin, it boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties essential for good skin health.
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
A Gentle cleansing agent and lather booster.
DL-PANTHENOL
Also known as pro-vitamin b5 panthenol is a humectant that works to attract and hold moisture. It helps your skin build up a barrier against irritation and improves skin hydration, elasticity, and smooth appearance.
POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6
Stabilizes and thickens water-based emulsions and creates a gel texture consistancy.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
A texture enhancer that helps active ingredients penetrate the skin.
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
A preservative that works with to keep other ingredients safe.
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
A preservative that works with Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate and Propylene Glycol to keep other ingredients safe.
CENTELLA ASIATICA
A herb that grows primarily in Asia and is an antioxidant-rich extract. It's soothing and hydrating properties help calm upset or compromised skin as well as reinforce the skin’s barrier and attract hydration. This ingredient is an overall powerhouse!
TRIETHANOLAMINE
A pH balancer.