Have you ever found a product that you love so much that you keep a backup bottle? Jeffrey James Botanicals The Serum is that product for me.
About JEFFREY JAMES BOTANICALS
Jeffrey James Botanicals is a luxury organic line that uses amazing ingredients for face and body skincare. These products truly deliver.
Jeffrey James Botanicals focuses on quality ingredients that hydrate skin.
Founder Jeffrey James was ahead of his time in producing clean beauty skincare that works. Packed with gentle yet effective natural ingredients, each formulation is masterfully balanced.
Let’s take a closer look at THE Serum’s formulation:
Key Ingredients
Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf is Aloe Vera.
Aloe Vera feeds the skin with essential nutrients and makes skin smooth, hydrated, and soft.
It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes. This skin food heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth.
Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs skin cells. Aloe Vera soothes minor burns, scrapes, and heals the skin.
It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
A botanical hyaluronic acid from the seed of the Cassia angustifolium plant.
High in anti-oxidants and moisturizing.
Its’ flavonoid compounds help defend skin’s surface against damage from environmental pollutants.[1,2]
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. It is a humectant that offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA. It is found naturally and in ample supply in young skin, but depletes with age.
Sodium Hyaluronate has a lower molecular size than to other Hyaluronic Acids, so can penetrate deeper into the skin and bring other actives along with it.
The Sodium Hyaluronate in this formulation is vegan.
Lavandula Angustifolia
Lavender Flower Water softens and conditions the skin.
Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.
The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a sulfur compound trace and trace mineral found naturally in the body. MSM is also a natural sulfur found in some plants, nuts and cruciferous vegetables. It supports healthy tissue development including skin.
MSM applied topically brightens the skin while moisturizing. MSM is excellent with Vitamin C because it enhances the production of “collagen bundles” that prevent skin sagging.
Hamamelis Virginiana
Better known as Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel is derived from witch hazel shrub bark.
Witch Hazel is a natural toner. It is a natural plant-derived astringent that tones and cleanses.
Unlike most toners and astringents, it is not harsh on the skin. Rather, Witch Hazel calms irritation. It also tightens pores and removes impurities.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A stable form of Vitamin C known as SAP.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble C particularly effective in acne treatment and prevention. Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) is a stable precursor of vitamin C that ensures a constant delivery of vitamin C into the skin. [3]
It won’t turn brown or go bad. SAP has a strong antimicrobial effect.
Organic Simmondsia Chinensis
Organic Jojoba Oil. Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats.
Jojoba removes impurities and flakes, reduces inflammation, and soothes skin.
Jojoba gives elasticity and softness to the skin without causing acne or clogged pores.
Organic Camellia Sinensis
Organic Green Tea. Green Tea in skincare feeds and moisturizes the skin, calms irritation and is an excellent antioxidant.
Green Tea Extract Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. [4]
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Organic Arnica Montana Flower Extract is derived from the Arnica flower.
Arnica flower is a natural anti-inflammatory. It reduces puffiness without causing dryness or dehydration.
It also decreases bruising and inflammation. Arnica promotes healing and reduces swelling.[5]
Organic Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Best known as marigold.Calendula flower promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.
Studies have shown that calendula can increase collagen production and stimulates epithelial cell growth to promote cell turnover [6].
Organic Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Better known as Licorice Root Extract.
Licorice root contains glabridin, a potent antioxidant that soothes skin.
It lightens dark circles gently, improves uneven tone and skin redness.
It is safe for even sensitive skin. [7]
It removes discoloration naturally from delicate areas of the face, throat, and hands.
Glycerin
This Kosher Vegetable Glycerin is a natural vegetable-derived, non-toxic humectant that helps the skin to retain moisture.
Glycerin fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.
Pelargonium Gravolens
Better known as Geranium Flower Oil.
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract is a sweet-scented, rare geranium. It boosts skin elasticity and regulates sebum production. It is a very good antioxidant for the skin. It reduces inflammation by releasing excess water into skin tissue. [8]
The extract is superior to the oil as it removes the possibility of skin irritation due to the fragrance.
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that comes from plant seeds.
It is a skin-softening antioxidant that makes damaged skin (scars, sun-damaged) pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.
Royal Jelly Extract
Royal Jelly Extract is a bee product.
Royal Jelly is the gelatinous substance bees make to feed the queen bee. Royal Jelly is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant filled with skin-friendly nutrients. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles and enables skin repair. [9]
And bonus: Royal Jelly can promote collagen production. [10]
Verbascum Thapsus
Verbascum Thapsus is also known as the Mullen plant.
In skincare, it provides a plant-based, skin-protecting anti-oxidant.
The Experience
With 50% Hyaluronic Acid, it plumps my skin and makes it smooth, dewy, vibrant, and keeps it that way all day. My skin just drinks it in!
It is ideal under makeup as it does not leave my skin sticky or tacky. It will not pill under sunscreen.
Unlike some HAs, the surface of my skin does not feel dry after a few hours. HA draws in so much moisture from the air that sometimes skin is left parched. This formula has several hydrating ingredients to counteract that problem.
More Jeffrey James Botanicals We Love
There is a full range of Jeffrey James Botanicals skincare. Each contains natural actives that are artfully combined for maximum efficacy while remaining gentle to the skin.
THE MASK
The Mask is a whipped raspberry mud face mask.
This anti-aging and refining mask uses plenty of natural ingredients to hydrate skin while gently exfoliating with glycolic acid.
Read more about Jeffrey James Botanicals THE Mask here.
Where to Find It
Find The Serum at JeffreyJamesBotanicals.com
References
- BMS Complementary and Alternative Medicine, November 2016
- Acta Biochimica Polonica, June 2012, ePublication
- Klock J, Ikeno H, Ohmori K, Nishikawa T, Vollhardt J, Schehlmann V. “Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris“. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2005;27(3):171-176. doi:10.1111/j.1467-2494.2005.00263.x
- Peana AT, D. Aquila PS, Panin F, Serra G, Pippia P, Moretti MD. Anti-inflammatory activity of linalool and linalyl acetate constituents of essential oils. Phytomedicine. 2002;9(8):721-726. doi:10.1078/094471102321621322
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463
- Naveed, Akhtar & Zaman, Shahiq uz & Khan, Barkat & Khan, Haji M. shoaib & Ahmad, Mahmood & Rasool, Fatima & Mahmood, Tariq & Rasul, Akhtar. (2011). Evaluation of various functional skin parameters using a topical cream of Calendula officinalis extract. African journal of pharmacy and pharmacology. 5. 199-206
- Natural Product Research, December 2007, pages 1,234-1,239
- American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, June 2014, pages 13-16
- Park HM, Hwang E, Lee KG, Han SM, Cho Y, Kim SY. “Royal jelly protects against ultraviolet B-induced photoaging in human skin fibroblasts via enhancing collagen production.” J Med Food. 2011;14(9):899-906. doi:10.1089/jmf.2010.1363
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463
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