GLOW Serum
GLOW serum works by healing acne scars and hyperpigmentation while also smoothing skin texture and promoting a healthy complexion. Can work for most skin types, but best for dry, combination, and mature skin.
30ml bottle
Instructions: Apply a few drops evenly to face after cleansing and toning
Ingredients: Almond/Jojoba oil infused with osmanthus, calendula, licorice root, siberian ginseng and orange blossoms plus squalane, vitamin E, calendula EO, and 1% liquid extracts*
Sweet Almond Oil: High in vitamin E almond oil is a wonderful choice for dry and irritated skin, also containing fatty acids that help dissolve excess sebum. Sweet almond oil is great for combination skin. Also containing retinoids (vitamin A) almond oil can help aging skin stay firm and healthy. Comedogenic rating, which measures likelihood to clog pores, sits at a 2 out of 5.
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.
Osmanthus: Soothing to the skin after environmental stressors, such as sun, dry climates or extreme heat or cold. Osmanthus gently hydrates the skin, evens skin tone and keeps skin looking firm and supple.
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.
Licorice root: Protects the skin from UV damage and helps reduce inflammation, licorice root is gentle yet effective for preventing acne and especially good for evening out dark spots and age spots.
Siberian Ginseng: Helps to heal scars and boost collagen production by stimulating circulation to the skin, which helps with cell turn over and creates a glowy complexion.
Orange Blossoms: Hydrating and soothing, orange blossoms also help in healing scars by boosting cell regeneration. Their gentle antibacterial and antiseptic qualities also help in preventing future breakouts and regulating skins sebum production.
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.
Calendula EO (essential oil): Calendula EO has a broad spectrum of skin benefits, such as: cell rejuvenation, promoting hydration, and wound healing. In addition it is also antibacterial and antifungal and helps to extend the shelf life! Just a few drops are added to each bottle, ensuring this formulation is suitable for sensitive skin.
*just a few drops of each extract are added to each bottle of toner 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
*osmanthus extract: contains vitamin B3 (niacinamide) which is commonly used in skin care today for hydration and improving skin texture
*siberian ginseng extract: contains antioxidants and assists in cell renewal
*licorice root extract: contain glabridin which brightens complexion and protects skin from free radicals
