Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root, or Althaea officinalis, is a natural plant extract from the marshmallow plant. Within skincare, it is primarily used as an emollient (skin-softener) thanks to its polysaccharide content, and...
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Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet (or Spiraea ulmaria) is an antioxidant-rich plant known for its anti-inflammatory benefits, thanks to its intrinsic compounds of flavonoids (naturally occurring plant compounds that protect from environmental aggressors) and...
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Niacinamide
Vital to DNA repair and skin homeostasis (essential to maintaining health skin barrier function), niacinamide is also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide. Niacinamide can also help even skin tone,...
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Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (or NAD+) is a coenzyme naturally occurring within our bodies, which is critical for cell function and human health. As we age, NAD+ levels decrease, resulting in...
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Noni Fruit
Noni fruit (or Morinda citrifolia) comes from an evergreen tree, native to the South Pacific Islands. It is a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C, and is...
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Oat Lipid
Oat (Avena sativa) oil acts as both a humectant and occlusive, absorbing and retaining moisture in the skin. It is rich in ceramides, vitamin E and linoleic acid, helping to...
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Olive Oil
Olive oil is obtained from pressing the whole olive fruit. Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, olive oil also contains super-hydrator squalane, making it a potent emollient (skin-smoother) and anti-inflammatory...
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Omega Fatty Acids
Omega fatty acids are a type of essential fatty acid that our body does not produce naturally, but which are required for the healthy function of cells, including skin cells....
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