key ingredients.
Sodium Hyaluronate
A stable, water-soluble salt form of hyaluronic acid. As a smaller molecule it can penetrate the epidermis deeper and has a lower risk of oxidization. Sodium hyaluronate attracts and holds water (up to 1000 times it’s weight) from the body, hydrating the space between the collagen and elastin fibers, restoring skin volume and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by hydrating and plumping the skin.
Vitamin A
We use retinyl palmitate (the ester of retinol combined with palmitic acid), a gentler, less irritating form of retinol which is more suitable for sensitive skins. Considered one of the most important vitamins for the skin, the super small molecules penetrate the top layers of the epidermis to repair the lower layers where collagen and elastin reside. Once absorbed into the skin, retinyl palmitate converts to retinoic acid which is what encourages cell renewal and the regeneration of collagen.
Vitamin B
Vitamin B is a water soluble, deeply absorbing form of hydration for the skin. Promoting smoother, softer skin while reducing dry, flaky areas and the appearance of fine-lines, due to increased hydration throughout the epidermis. Vitamin B aids in strengthening cell walls, contributing to firmer looking skin.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that contributes to the production of collagen, while slowing down the rate of free-radical damage - unstable molecules that damage collagen, resulting in dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C improves cell growth and strengthens skin, improving firmness and aiding in skin repair and healing.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects against free-radicals helping to reduce cell damage and prevent the premature signs of ageing. Vitamin E aids in repairing and healing the skin and help to cool and soothe dry, irritated skin.
Peptides
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 a peptide derived of amino acids, has been proven to show a 31% decrease in the signs of ageing around the crows feet, in 2mths of continued use. It improves the appearance fine lines and wrinkles by promoting the formation of proteins in the connective tissue.
Tetrapeptide-5 is known to reduce eye puffiness, under eye bags and improve skin elasticity and texture, by attracting water from deep within in the skin up to the top/outer layer of the skin.
Kakadu Plum
Kakadu plum grown in Northern Australia, is a superior antioxidant and the world’s richest known source of vitamin C. Kakadu plum increasing in cosmetic and pharmaceutical popularity, is praised with a long list of skin benefits. The reasons cbm. chose to include this super star ingredient are - it aids in forming the amino acids that make collagen and assists in healing many skin conditions (including pimples) with its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal & anti-inflammatory properties.
Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buchthorn is a shrub grown in Asia and Northern Europe, the oil extracted from the small orange berries is a rich source of essential fatty acids and natural tocopherols. It is a fast absorbing, deeply nourishing form of hydration known to improve skin suppleness.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a powerful antioxidant that aids in circulation and helps to reduce redness, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Caffeine works well on thin skin, where the blood vessels are evident showing up as blue marks, as it helps to shrink blood vessels making them less visible.
Ginseng
Ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is widely recognised for its healing abilities. Studies have shown it to be effective in boosting collagen, firming and brightening skin, while reducing fine-lines.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes. It has calming cooling effect on the skin, helps to ease skin irritations, provides oil free hydration, is easily absorbed into the epidermis delivering nutrients at a deep level to help promote cellular growth.
Frankincense
Frankincense essential oil (the oil of the gods/goddesses) is a powerful astringent, contracting skin cells to reduce redness, control oil flow, reduces pore size and promote healing in pimples and skin blemishes.
Rose
Rose oil or extract has a long romantic history with the cosmetic world. Containing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it has excellent moisturising properties for mature skin, it offers astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to help treat problem or acneic skin and reduce redness and inflammation.
Squalane
Squalane is a stable, saturated oil commonly harvested from olives. A highly-effective natural antioxidant, with strong emollient properties that assist in maintaining skin moisture, creating a softer, smoother skin surface, for healthier looking skin.
Green Tea
Green tea is a rich source of powerful antioxidants and polyphenols, providing anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Helping to neutralising free-radicals and preserving the natural moisture barrier of the skin.
Bearberry
Bearberry extract is an antioxidant with natural skin-brightening properties. Arbutin, a natural compound found in the leaf of the bearberry, has been shown to slow down the production of pigmentation in the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of age spots over time.
Enantia Bark
The Enantia chlorantha treefrom Africa, is known for it’s bark extract. With a history of ethnomedicinal and bioactive properties, Enantia bark is being used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory abilities and to assist in regulating the sebaceous glands to provide oil control and balanced skin.
