Benefits: This essential oil free, concentrated oil has been formulated with skin identical lipids - Squalane, Phytosterols, 2.5% Ceramides, Phosphatidycholine and essential Linoleic and Alpha-Linolenic acids to nourish and regenerate vulnerable and compromised skin that has lost its ability to protect and maintain itself due to lipid deficiency, pH aberration, inflammation or harsh cosmetics.
This soothing oil contains ingredients that mimic skin's natural membrane structure, providing protection of skin cells, literally filling the gaps, and allowing it to function correctly. Furthermore, we have added organic botanical extracts of Marshmallow, Dandelion, Calendula, Plantain and Arctic Oat for their advanced moisturising and calming properties for delicate skin.The result is an immediate increase in your skin's moisture levels and decreased erythema.
Directions: This wonderfully nourishing multi-tasker can be used on its own for an intense treatment or mixed as a booster with your favourite skincare products. After cleansing apply 2 to 3 drops directly onto dry skin or mix with your cream or serum and massage in until fully absorbed. Mix a couple of drops with our Hydration booster serum to create a light emulsion. Add a couple of drops to our Super Serum to create a nourishing day cream!
Safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Caution: For external use only. We recommend a patch test 24 hours prior to use. Discontinue if any irritation occurs.
Suitable for: Day and night. All skin types, however, it is most beneficial for sensitive, sensitised, reactive and over-processed skin. Ideal treatment in-between chemical peels, retinoid course, dermaroller or IPL. Wonderfully rejuvenating during pregnancy.
Fragrance: None added. Pequi oil gives this oil an interesting pineapple fragrance
Size: 20ml and 10ml travel size
Texture: Light to medium viscosity, cloudy oil. May contain white particles (high% of phytosterols and ceramides) that sometimes sediment at the bottom of the bottle and easily melt upon skin contact. Shake well before use.
Ingredients: Olive Squalane, *Perilla Ocymoides (Perilla) Seed Oil, *Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grapeseed) Oil, *Caryocar Brasiliense (Pequi) Oil, Phytosterols (from pine tree), Ceramide NP, *Sunflower Lecithin (phosphatidycholine), *Avena Sativa (Arctic Oat) CO2 Oil, *Ginkgo Biloba Extract, *Plantajo Major (Plantain) Extract, *Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice root) Extract, *Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion Leaf) Extract, *Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow Root) Exttract, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Extract, Isoamyl Laurate, Isoamyl Cocoate, ***Mixed Tocopherols from Soy (Vitamin E), *Helianthus Annuus Oil, *Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract.
*Highest grade wild-crafted+organic & cold-pressed+virgin;
**Highest grade cold-pressed+virgin;
***Non-GMO
100% Vegan and Cruelty-free
100% Natural Ingredients
65% Organic Ingredients
This product is free from added fragrance, mineral oils and silicones
Safety-assessed by a chartered chemist.
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After opening: Use within 6 months/ 9 months if refrigerated
Unopened: Keep for 12 months from purchase
Keep in a dry, cool place away from light
Could be refrigerated to extend shelf life
Made in the UK.
SKIN BARRIER RESTORING OIL WITH CERAMIDES+OAT
Olive Squalane - Similar to the skin’s sebum, squalane is one of the best natural emollients. It penetrates skin faster than any other oil, making it a great carrier for other actives. Squalane is also an antioxidant, prevents UV damage and the formation of age spots, promotes cell growth and is an anti-bacterial.
Pequi Oil - Pequi is a wonderfully fragrant fruit that grows mainly in Brazilian Amazon forest. The oil is considered to have powerful anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. Pequi is a source of valuable acids such as palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, lauric. Other ingredients include beta-carotene (+ 7.4%), lipids (+ 20%), natural vitamin C (+78 mg / 100g), vitamin A, vitamin B, zinc, calcium, potassium.
Sunflower Lecithin - Lecithin is an emollient, which is a softening and soothing agent. Its powerful moisturizing properties help to keep the skin hydrated, making it an excellent additive for restorative creams, or for products designed for dehydrated and overworked skin. It also has the unique ability to deeply penetrate the skin, and carry substances deep into the dermis. It is composed of phosphoric acid, choline, fatty acids, glycerol, glycolipids, triglycerides, and phospholipids.
Ginkgo Biloba - Extremely rich in quercetin, a natural flavonoid and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, Ginkgo is a powerful free-radical scavenger and an anti-aging active. Very beneficial for oily skin and clogged pores as well as for people with sensitive skin.
Plantain - Plantain's natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it great for speeding recover of wounds, itching or pain associated with skin problems.
Liquorice root - Liquorice contains various naturally-occurring compounds, including glabridin and liquiritin. Glabridin have been found to be successful at lightening the colour of skin. Studies have shown that glabridin also prevents UV-B induced pigmentation and exerts anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Liquiritin is particularly useful for treating melasma.
Dandelion Leaf - Dandelion is one of the richest sources of Vitamins A, C, and E. This group of vitamins together acts as powerful antioxidants. They help in arresting skin cell degeneration while also boosting collagen synthesis and general skin health.
Marshmallow Root - Extremely calming for sensitive skin, rosacea, dry skin, including psoriasis and eczema. Marshmallow root is plumping and can smooth out fine lines, even redness and heal abrasions, nicks and other small cuts present on the skin.
Calendula Leaf - Very rich in vitamin C and E, calendula has been used for centuries to heal wounds, burns, eczema, bruises and skin ulcers. Calendula also has proven anti-fungal, antiseptic and astringent properties.
Lemon Balm - Lemon balm is naturally rich in caffeic, ferulic and rosmarinic acids, which are potent antioxidants. It also contains powerful natural astringents called tannins. Besides, it also possesses important antibacterial properties. These make lemon balm highly effective for acne prone, oily and sensitive skin.
Perilla Seed Oil - One of the most beneficial oils for sensitive skin. Very high in linoleic, omega 3 and rosmarinic acid it is a strong anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants and an effective cleansing oil which is fabulous for clogged pores.
Borage Seed Oil - Rich in natural salicilin, borage oil has an extremely high concentration of linoleic acids (omega 6), 20% of which is gamma linoleic acids (GLA), which are extremely powerful in treating eczema, dermatitis and general inflammation. Borage oil is very beneficial for hormonal acne, dry, sensitive and dull skin.
Non GMO Vitamin E - Powerful antioxidant; protects against oxidative damage; provides a strong photo protection in combination with vitamin C.
Phytosterols- An extremely pure beta-sitosterol, a natural micro-nutrient plant fat derrived from pine trees. Chemically very similar to animal cholesterol this ingredient demonstartes the capacity to reduce skin redness, increase water retention and help restore barrier function of damaged skin.
Arctic Oat CO2 Seed Extract (in sunflower oil)- Very beneficial for its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and soothing properties. Ideal for a variety of skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne and dry, itchy skin. Scandinavian cranberry has been found to contain a rare type of vitamin E (tocotrienol), an antioxidant 50 times more effective than the more common form of vitamin E, tocopherol. Of all unrefined natural oils, cranberry contains the highest proportion of this powerful antioxidant.
Ceramides - As skin identical lipids, ceramides restore moisture, reinforce the skin’s natural barrier and help protect it against harm from foreign elements. Ceramides are also particularly effective in treating eczema.
Rosemary Antioxidant - A topical antioxidant, which also has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial benefits.