Superhero Ingredients: Ceramides Ours is a Vegan Plant based Ceramide. Essentially ceramides are fat that help restore the protective barrier of the skin to retain moisture, improve visible signs of ageing, and block environmental damage. Ceramides can be thought to be the glue that binds skin cells and helps promotes rebuilding of the skin. It overall improves the look of the skin by making it smooth, firmer and plump by increasing hydration levels, promoting collagen and protecting the fragile skin under the eye from sun damage. Caffeine Caffeine is a strong antioxidant. This quality protects the skin against damage from UV radiation and slows down the process of aging caused by sun exposure. It is soothing, anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive, which can decrease redness and puffiness. Caffeine tightens and brightens the appearance of the skin, reducing the puffiness and darkness commonly associated with dark circles around the eye area. Kakadu Plum extract Australian Kakadu Plum is a super -fruit known for its powerful antioxidant and brightening properties. One single Kakadu Plum can contain 55 times -100 times more vitamin C than an orange. Apart from upping the hydration levels in the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation, it also boosts collagen production. Hyaluronic Acid Eco certified natural raw material made by the fermentation of wheat. Hyaluronic acid is also naturally present in your skin and combined with collagen, it is one of the most important factors that helps maintain smooth, wrinkle-free skin. It works like a magnet for moisture, which means that it can hydrate skin like no other. It is also known to help maintain the production of collagen, fight free radicals and maintain skin’s elasticity. We use both high and low molecular weight HA to pack your skin with moisture, while also helping build its own supply of hyaluronic acid. The average human body contains about 15 grams of hyaluronic acid. However, one third of that gets degraded and synthesized on a daily basis. As we age, we produce less and less of it. Plastic surgeons often inject hyaluronic acid into sunken areas of skin to plump it up, but you don’t need to get injections to reap its benefits. Just use a product that contains hyaluronic acid for softer, smoother, more hydrated skin. Ferulic acid Ferulic acid is a an antioxidant powerhouse. Plant based ferulic acid helps neutralizes free radical damage, in turn preventing all factors like brown spots, skin sagging, fine lines and wrinkles that contribute to skin ageing. Rich in antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, ferulic acid also helps even out skin tone and reduce inflammation and redness Vegetable Squalene Organic Certified and 100% plant derived Squalene is lightweight and highly effective in moisturizing the skin. Our skin also produces Squalene but over times the levels start getting depleted. Our Squalene is derived from Olives from New Zealand and is a powerful antioxidant that amps up your skin's protection from sun damage and other environmental toxins that cause multiple skin problems such as pigmentation, dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Squalene’s antibacterial properties reduce acne and skin irritations and help balance skin tone. Squalene is suited to all skin types, especially acne prone and oily skin as it is anti-inflammatory, get absorbed quickly and is non-comedogenic. Baobab oil Enriched with ample amounts of vitamin A, B, and C, along with omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, Boabob oil is known for its regenerative properties. Often referred to as the 'Tree of Life' the Boabab tree whose fruits are cold pressed to extract the oil, is native to Africa. Not only does it moisturize the skin, it also helps lighten marks and heals the skin by reducing redness and maintaining the skin elasticity by accelerating collagen and elastin production. Kanuka oil Kanuka which is wildcrafted in the East Cape of New Zealand. Calming and nourishing, Kanuka extract is known to have anti-inflammatory and skin nourishing properties. It has been known to protect the skin from sun damage and other environmental toxins. A staple for the Maori people of New Zealand, Kanuka oil helps reduce redness, promotes skin healing and is extremely helpful for those with excessive dry skin. Hero Ingredients: Cetearyl glucoside Eco certified natural ingredient derived from coconut and glucose from natural sugar. This gentle ingredient is part of the emulsifying process and is also nutritious for the skin. Cetearyl Alcohol Eco certified natural fatty alcohol derived naturally from coconut. Fatty alcohols are different from skin-sensitising alcohols. They function as an emulsifier – the binding factor that holds liquid elements together and makes a cream. Emulsifiers are vital to ensure all the ingredients delivered together for optimal results. Camellia oil Native to East Asia, Camellia oil is obrained by crushing the seeds of the the Camellia flower. While is moisturizes the skin, it is also known to soften fine line and restore the skin's elacsticity.Rich in vitmamins A, B & E as well as squalane which prevent skin sagging and ageing.Because it is high in anti-oxidants, it helps to smooth, tone and brighten the under eye. Sweet Cherry Oil Cold pressed Sweet Cherry oil is derived from cherry kernels grown in New Zealand. This light weight oil moisturizes the skin and also refines large pores. Sweet cherry oil is rich in Vitamin A and helps refine the texture of the skin, lowers the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity. It is suitable for all skin types including inflamed skin and acne prone skin as well as those who suffer from eczema and psoriasis. Dehydroxanthan gum Eco certified natural ingredient derived from fermentation of sugar found in corn. It’s known to support your skin’s self-hydrating properties and helps skin better absorb active ingredients. Plus, it leaves your skin feeling immediately smoother. Dehydroacetic acid NaTrue® (True Friends of Natural and Organic Cosmetics®) Certified U.S. FDA Permitted Soil Association® certified organic compound which keeps our product fresh. Commonly used in the food industry for prolonging freshness of strawberries. This is one of the only ‘ecologically friendly raw materials’ as per the strictest European Commission regulations. Benzyl alcohol NaTrue® (True Friends of Natural and Organic Cosmetics®) Certified U.S. FDA Permitted Soil Association® certified organic compound which helps protect our product. Commonly found in the petals of the Jasmine flower, this is one of the only ‘ecologically friendly raw materials’ as per the strictest European Commission regulations. Tomato seed oil Non-GMO certified ingredient that can give skin the most incredible glow. This is because it’s rich in linoleic acid, which improves the quality of skin’s sebum. It feels wonderful on the skin and helps keep it soft and unclogged. Potassium sorbate Food-Grade Certified Natural Products Association® approved Whole Foods® Premium Body Care approved ingredient. Originally discovered in the berries from the rowan tree. Potassium sorbate is known to be as harmless to humans as common salt and has been used in the food industry for over 80 years. It is used to keep foods like jams, cakes and milkshakes fresh! In skincare it is known to maintain your skin’s pH at the right level and keeps products fresh for longer.