This mildly acidic cream cleanser is pH perfection, supporting the skin's natural balance of healing & protective oils. Many overly alkaline cleansers strip the skin of the acid mantle, a protective layer of oils that prohibit the proliferation of harmful baceteria, including acne vulgaris. Additional antioxidants and hydrating oils leave the skin soft & smooth while gently washing away dirt & impurities.
Organic Jojoba Oil - This natural moisturizer closely resembles our skin’s own lubricant, sebum, and is readily absorbed into the skin. Works to help provide a protective barrier.
Orchid Extract - Rich in minerals and moisturizing compounds that have long been used for their protective and reparative effects. Orchid extract is believed by many to contain an agent that slows the flower's degeneration, allowing the orchid to bloom for dramatically longer than other flowers.
Organic Macadamia Oil - This exclusive oil contains high levels of the naturally occurring skin protectant palmitoleic acid, an essential part of sebum, the skin's natural oil. It absorbs quickly into the skin to provide instant moisturizing effects.
Sodium Hyaluronate - The salt of hyaluronic acid (HA), sodium hyaluronate, has been shown to have better skin penetrating capabilities than HA alone. Works to plump up and moisturize the skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Algae Extract - Mineral and antioxidant rich algae extract nourishes aging skin and moisturizes through its water binding properties.
Sesame Oil - Antioxidant rich sesame oil has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is rich in several potent antioxidants, including vitamin E and vitamin A which help to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The healing oil also has antibacterial properties which make it helpful in preventing abnormal bacterial growth on the skin.
Green Tea - Protects against free radical damage while aiding in the skin’s resilience.
Sodium PCA- Derived from amino acids, sodium PCA is a naturally occurring humectant in the skin with high water absorbing qualities. Works to effectively hydrate the skin by absorbing and binding moisture to the skin.
Shea Butter - Used in Africa for centuries for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory qualities, shea butter is a rich source of the powerful antioxidants vitamin A & E, as well as crucial fatty acids important in retaining skin elasticity. Recent studies also suggest that cinnamic acid, found in Shea butter, can help reduce the effects of photoaging.
Full Ingredient List: Deionized Water, Sesame Oil (Sesamum Indicum), Caprylic/capric Triglycerides, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Cetearyl Glucoside, Carrageenan Gum, Vegetable Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis Leaf), Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis), Squalene, Organic Macadamia Oil (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinesis), Yeast Extract, Glucosamine HCL, Vitamin E (Tocopheryl), Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Orchid Extract (Orchis Mascula), Titanium Dioxide
