Hand Cream – Black Currant & Jojoba Oil

• JOJOBA OIL – As Jojoba oil is similar to human skin sebum, it has the ability to balance oil production in the skin.
• SHEA BUTTER – Moisturises the skin and encourages its regeneration.
• ALOE VERA – Prevents skin inflammation and nourishes it with various nutrients, such as minerals, vitamins, proteins and enzymes. Vitamins present in aloe vera gel are A, C, E, B (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B2 (riboflavine), which act as antioxidants, and choline, folic acid, and traces of vitamin B12.
• PHYTOPROTEIN – Plant derived protein hydrolysate with an amino acid spectrum similar to animal derived keratin. It works as antistatic. It makes a protective layer on the skin and nails. It is an integral part of the nails and hair.
• BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL – Blackcurrant Seed Oil is a powerful antioxidant rich plant oil that helps to protect skin cells from free radical damage which can be caused by environment. It is also efficient moisturiser.
• WITCH HAZEL EXTRACT (HAMAMELIS) – Astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
• VEGETABLE GLYCERINE – Extremely effective moisturizer which penetrates deeplyin the skin and thus helps to regulate skin elasticity.
• VITAMIN E ACETATE – Non acidic derivate of vitamin E. It protects cells against free radicals, has effective moisturizing properties and improves the elasticity and smoothness of the skin.
• LAVENDER HYDROLAT –Has refreshing and calming properties.
  
• ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT – Natural antioxidant extract with standardized total antioxidative phenolic diterpenes.
• ALLANTOIN – Moisturizing and smoothing properties with proven promoting cell proliferation and wound healing activities. It has anti-irritant and skin protectant effect by forming complexes with irritant and sensitizing agents.
• PANTHENOL (PROVITAMIN B5) – Improves the appearance of skin. Acts as deep penetrating moisturizer, stimulates epithelisation, has wound healing effect and anti-inflammatory effect.
• BISABOLOL – Ingredient from blue chamomile oil accelerates the healing process of skin. Suitable for sensitive skin with anti-inflammatory properties.
• OLIVE OIL DERIVATES – Natural emollient with silicone-like skin feel.

• PRESERVATIVES USED – Formulations are made as self-preserving products – with only small portion of benzyl alcohol and dehydroacetic acid, well researched Cosmos and ECOGEA approved preservatives for organic cosmetics. Self-preserving is achieved as a combination of few natural derived ingredients. The mixture is composed of organic acids that are found in nature in many plants and bee hives (e.g. levulinic acid), chelator of natural origin (sodium phytate), plant derived multifunctional glyceryl monoester (Glyceryl Caprylate). The pH of products is appropriately balanced with the acidic environment. The products are packed in containers with limited access to ambient air, which minimizes any chance of overall product contamination.
• PLANT DERIVED EMULSIFIERS, GELLING AGENTS AND THICKENERS:
• CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE – A blend of emulsifying ingredients with the ability to develop a liquid crystal structure in emulsions. They reinforce skin barrier, moisturise the skin and have pleasant after feel.
• CETEARYL ALCOHOL – An ingredient for regulation of viscosity and texture.
• GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM – Natural thickeners and stabilisers. Act as transepidermal water loss protectors to maintain desirable levels of TEWL.

Apply on clean hands and nails and massage gently. Keep well closed at room temperature.

The hand cream is not fatty and therefore does not leave fatty stains, but it does create a thin protective layer on the skin.