4.3 Anti–acne Serum

• SCHIZANDRA BERRY FRUIT EXTRACT- It is a great superherb for skin wellness and protection. Protects against the effects of global pollution on the skin and fights free radicals. Activates endogenous skin defences and cellular detoxification systems, prevents inflammation and strengthens cutaneous barrier and maintains dermis integrity.
• LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT – It contains licochalcone, which helps balance sebum secretion, making this a good ingredient for those with
  oily skin. In addition the extract is powerful antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental stress.
• SAW PALMETTO FRUIT EXTRACT – This palm contains a lot of fatty acids and phytosterols, and these agents fight 5-alpha-reductase and are DHT blockers. These properties are used to treat oily skin blemishes and to regulate excess sebum problems.
• JUNIPERUS FRUIT EXTRACT – It reduces the shine of oily skin by countering sebum production. By balancing sebaceous glands and restoring the skin’s healthy acid mantle it results in a clear and healthy appearance.
• EXTRACT OF MASTIC – Is known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Used to visibly reduce the appearance of pores, manage imperfections and keep skin clear and refined. It reduces the appearance of pores by tightening them.
• WITCH HAZEL EXTRACT – Astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Enhances the appearance of damaged skin and helps reduce flaking and restores the suppleness of skin.
• TEA TREE LEAF OIL – Antibacterial properties. Helps prevent mucosa irritation and inflammation.
• LAVENDER FLOWER OIL – Calming, deodorizing and purifying properties.
• GERANIUM FLOWER OIL – Used to treat acne, reduces inflammation, improves circulation and thus alleviates the tension inside the acne pustule. It has the power to minimize the appearance of wrinkles because it tightens facial skin and slows down the effects of ageing. It can prevent skin from sagging. Geranium oil can stop bacteria from growing on the skin.
• XIMENIA EXTRACT – Soothes, calms and protects the skin. It also has astringent properties. Recommended for sensitive skin.
• ALOE VERA – Prevents skin inflammation and nourishes it with various nutrients, such as minerals, vitamins, proteins and enzymes. itamins 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.
• CRAMBE OIL – Very light oil with high content of erucic fatty acid. It promotes skin suppleness, softens the skin and reduces wrinkles.
  
• 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.
• VEGETABLE GLYCERINE – Extremely effective moisturizer which penetrates deeplyin the skin and thus helps to regulate skin elasticity.
• HYALURONIC ACID – High healing and moisturizing properties with antiwrinkle and anti-ageing effect.
• ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT – Natural antioxidant extract with standardized total antioxidative phenolic diterpenes.
• PLANT STEROLS – Moisturising agent, cellular regeneration, smoothing and sensual skin feel agent.
• 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.

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 (= 5.5) 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:

• 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.

In the morning and evening apply the serum on clean skin.