Skin School
Found in the borago officinalis plant native to the Mediterranean, the entire plant is praised for its skin and health benefits, this golden yellow oil is packed with every form of fatty acid, omega-6, gamma-linolenic acid to name a few. Often found in a pure oil form, or blended as part of a serum, moisturiser and nourishing cleanser this oil can treat those with severe dry skin and certain skin conditions such as rosacea and eczema.
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Derived from the Latin word for the common oat, this ingredient has been praised for its unique and effective abilities to provide nourishing benefits for the skin. Packed with antioxidants it is able to reduce inflammation on the surface of the skin with the extract forming a barrier and promotes water-binding polysaccharides which locks water and hydration into the giving it a boost of hydration and helps maintain the skin’s pH balance.
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The Aztecs used this ingredient as one of their main food sources and dubbed it as “the golden grain”. Believed to have supernatural powers the health benefits of this ingredient are still known and appreciated today. Amaranthus provides optimal care for those who suffer from severe dryness and can help strengthen the skin barrier by penetrating down into the lower layers locking moisture into the skin.
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Aloe vera leaf extract is one of the most widely used natural ingredient formulated into skincare products. It is able to carry a number of different benefits to promote an all-over healthy complexion and when used correctly can deliver impressive results.
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Not all skincare ingredients are praised for their ability to be used by everyone, however algae can in fact provide all manner of benefits. Much like the algae you find in the ocean (but grown and harvested differently) there are huge amount so of varieties used in skincare formulations making it quite impossible to determine which one your products contain.
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