Skin School
You would all be familiar with the ingredient chamomile, which is the common name for the chamomilla recutita flower. Most often it is drunk as a tea to aid rest, but there are some impressive skin benefits when using beauty products containing this ingredient.
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More commonly known as Iceland moss, cetraria islandica thallus extract is a hybrid between a fungus and an algea and is able to survive under extreme weather conditions. Though it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly for sore throats, coughs and colds it is making its way into some skincare products.
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You may have heard how in recent years, there has been a trending ingredient called Tiger Grass, which is the more common name for Centella Asiatica Extract. Its popularity has sky-rocketed due to the powerful anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties that this botanical wonder is famous for.
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract is more commonly known as green tea, yes, the stuff you drink! Though green tea is highly praised for its health benefits when it is ingested, you will also find it is one of the most researched natural skincare ingredients.
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We won’t go into too much detail about what caffeine is, but rather what it does for the skin when formulated into all manner of skincare products. This molecule carries a large number of benefits, from antioxidant properties ensuring it is able to combat free radical damage that your face comes into contact with on a daily basis, such as UV exposure or pollution.
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