Botanical Collagen
30ml bottle
Packed with herbs that smooth, soften and heal the skin this serum will improve overall skin texture and hydration. Containing castor oil this serum is thicker than others and just a few drops go a long way!
Instructions: Apply a few drops evenly to face after cleansing and toning
Ingredients: Castor/Jojoba oil infused with calendula, horsetail, gotu kola, marshmallow root, linden, comfrey leaf, plantain, red clover plus squalane, vitamin E, rosemary extract and 2% liquid extracts*.
Castor Oil: Very moisturizing, castor oil is thicker than most oils and will lock in moisture very effectively. Regular use will reduce signs of aging, acne and hyperpigmentation. Castor oil's comedogenic rating (which measures likelihood to clog pores) falls at just a 1 out of 5! Which is surprising given how viscous and deeply hydrating this oil is.
Jojoba Oil: Balancing the skin's natural oils and packed with vitamin E and antibacterial properties, that both heal and prevent acne. Jojoba oil is an emollient and humectant which means it has a smoothing and hydrating effect on the skin can, locking in moisture without clogging pores. Comedogenic rating, which measures likelihood to clog pores, slides between 0-2 out of 5. The range is dependent on how the oil is sourced, I use cold pressed unrefined organic oil which should be at the lower end of the range.
Squalane: Absorbs readily into skin and helps lock in moisture, squalane is also an emollient meaning it keeps skin smooth and soft. Scoring 0-1 on the comedogenic scale, squalane is nourishing without clogging pores.
Calendula: Calendula is all around beneficial for the skin, from soothing irritation such as eczema or sunburn to wound healing and repairing skin on a cellular level. Calendula deeply moisturizes the skin and also has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help keep skin clear of acne or infections.
Marshmallow Root: Marshmallow root contains mucilaginous properties making it extremely moistening, nourishing and softening to the skin. Marshmallow root does wonders for dryness, deeply soothing and hydrating skin. Repairing skin barrier and preventing transepidermal water loss.
Linden: Hydrating and calming, linden helps to lock in moisture while also soothing various types of skin irritation. Also mildly astringent which helps to balance skin's natural oils and tighten pores. Gentle but effective, linden also helps to ease UV damage and other environmental stressors at damage skin.
Gotu Kola: Renowned in skin care for having a variety of benefits. The whole plant oil infusion extracts the asiatic acid present in gotu kola. Asiatic acid is an antioxidant that promotes healing of wounds and environmental damage. Keeping skin looking plump and healthy!
Horsetail: Rich in vitamins and minerals that promote a healthy complexion, also good for skin elasticity and reduction of fine lines. Supports skin structure on a cellular level and helps maintain integrity of epidermis (outer layer of skin).
Plantian: Tried and true skin treatment for an assortment of complaints, great for wound healing and reducing scarring. Plantian contains mucilage and moisturizing properties keeping skin hydrated and healthy. Also beneficial for sunburn, bug bites, rashes and dry patches.
Red Clover: Improves skin texture and reduces fine lines. Promotes a glowing and healthy complexion by supporting collagen production and boosting elasticity of skin. Red clover contains estrogen-like compounds that are proven to soften skin and reduce signs of premature aging.
Comfrey Leaf: Has been renowned for its ability to repair top layers of skin. Comfrey heals cuts and wounds so effectively that it is advised not to apply comfrey leaf to puncture wounds, because it will heal the top layers before the lower layers can properly healed. Rapidly promoting cell regeneration and healing skin. Comfrey leaf is also an emollient which means it moisturizes and keeps skin from getting dry.
Vitamin E: Helps support healing and helps protect skin from oxidative stress. Vitamin E works as an emollient and and humectant, which hydrates the skin then locks in the moisture. Vitamin E is often used to extend shelf life of natural products because of its antioxidant properties.
*just a few drops of each extract are added to each bottle to extend shelf life and for added skin benefits! shelf life around 9 months of purchase
*calendula extract: contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal resins
*gotu kola extract: contains antioxidants and boosts wound healing
*ginkgo extract: contains terpenoids which are antimicrobial
*red clover extract: contains isoflavones which boost collagen production
*rosemary extract: powerful antimicrobial and antibacterial benefits
