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Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Why We Love It

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REVIEW: Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil is a remarkable product from a remarkable brand. Earth Wise Beauty doesn’t make a product unless they can make it exceptional. And Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil is an exceptional product.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil is a small-batch, lightweight face oil is suitable for both acne and aging. And despite being an oil, it’s not oily.

Skin drinks in this cold-pressed, lightweight, golden oil. Learn about one of our favorite skincare products that fixes sun damage and scars.

The Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil ingredient list is an all-star, clean beauty lineup.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Has multiple skin benefits

What is Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil?

Small batch and wildcrafted, Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil addresses problematic skin damage while reducing the appearance of scars.

Typically sun damage repair requires strong serums that irritate sensitive skin.

But Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil promotes healing and skin elasticity while leaving skin silky and smooth.

What are Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Benefits?

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil is outstanding for sun damage repair and for scar healing. Since it is so lightweight, it is ideal for use during hot, humid weather.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

By their natural extraction methods, Earth Wise gets the best out of organic ingredients known for their wound healing and skin protective properties.

The result is an oil that delivers an exceptional product that can be used by highly sensitive skin types.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Wild berries

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil contains Raspberry Seed Oil to protect against collagen degradation and UltraViolet light skin damage.

Take a peek at these outstanding ingredients:

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Ingredient Profile

Psidium guajava

Guava

Organic cold-press, unrefined Psidium guajava is also known as guava seed oil. It is harvested from India.

Guava seed oil is a non-comedogenic oil that is high in Lycopene to fight free radicals. It is also high in linoleic acid, a form of omega-6. This fatty acid gives skin a lovely glow.

Guava seed oil is a mild astringent to treat acne. High in copper, it promotes collagen production and skin elasticity. It is especially effective at targeting wrinkles. While it contains Vitamins A and C, it is gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum, also known as milk thistle seed oil. Milk Thistle is a non-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

This Milk Thistle is a cold-press and unrefined oil.

Milk thistle is about 80% silymarin. Silymarin is an antioxidant and free radical scavenger. It protects skin and fights signs of aging due to sun damage. It is used by dermatologists for all kinds of inflammatory skin conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. [1]

cranberry seed oil

Cranberries

Cranberry Seed Oil, also known as Vacinnium macrocarpon.  This formula uses non-comedogenic, cold-press, unrefined cranberry seed oil.

Cranberry oil is an antioxidant that protects the lipid barrier. It contains a high fatty acid profile with Omegas 3, 6, and 9. High in Vitamins and E, it tackles age spots and promotes skin elasticity.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip

This whole-fruit Rosa canina (rosehip) oil is cold-press and unrefined.

Unrefined contains maximum benefits.

Rosehip Seed Oil is a Vitamin C variant that is both a treatment and a hydrating ingredient.

It offers the benefits of Vitamin C and Retinol serums such as lightening dark spots but without causing irritation.

Rosehip Seed Oil is also high in Vitamins A and E.  They provide nutrients, fade acne scars, and promote cell turnover.

Rosehip oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [2]

Sacha Inchi

Cold-press unrefined Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, better known as sacha inchi.

Sacha Inchi Oil improves moisture retention and rebuilds skin’s natural lipid barriers. It keeps skin elastic with astounding levels of omega-3s and omega-6s and some omega-9s.

Sacha Inchi Oil contains high levels of behenic acid, an anti-aging superstar. It also contains vitamins A and E.

Sacha Inchi has about three times the essential fatty acid content of coconut oil. This scent-free oil has exceptional moisturizing properties. It works on even chronically dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. [3]

Raspberry Seed Oil

Raspberry Seed Oil has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen as well as protecting against Ultraviolet damage from the sun. Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols that promote new collagen production.

Red Raspberry seed oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin aging.

Red raspberry seed oil contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

This formula uses cold-press unrefined raspberry seed oil.

Moringa Oil is an essential oil extracted from the Drumstick tree

Moringa Seed Oil

This formulation uses cold-press unrefined Moringa oleifera seed oil.

Moringa Seed Oil contains Vitamin C to boost collagen.

There are fatty oils to moisturize. Like Sacha Inchi, it contains high levels of behenic acid. The topical application of Moringa Seed Oil promotes cellular growth. Moringa contains copper. Copper supports skin collagen and elastin.[4]

It also reduces fine lines, sagging skin, fades scars, reduces, and inflammation.

Tamanu

Tamanu

The Tamanu Oil in this formula is cold-press unrefined tamanu nut kernel oil from India.

Tamanu Oil is a versatile oil known as “green gold”. It has a rare fatty acid profile that makes skin softer, hydrated, and more pliable while promoting healing.

It contains the rare fatty acid calophyllic acid. Various studies verified the wound healing, safety, and antibacterial properties of Calophyllum [5].

Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens is organic celery CO2 Total extract.

Celery is trending in skincare because it is a soothing anti-inflammatory that contains Vitamins A, C, and K.

Celery extract is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and sun damage.

Celery contains Vitamins A, C, and K

Turmeric

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Curcuma longa is turmeric root. This formulation uses Supercritical CO2 Select extract.

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant that helps reduce and heal acne. It also reduces skin discoloration.

Mauritia flexuosa

Buriti Fruit Oil comes from the moriche palm tree, found in the Amazon Rainforest. This formulation uses a cold-press unrefined Buriti Fruit oil.

It is rich in vitamin E, C and pro-vitamin A.  It sinks into deeper skin layers to treat wrinkles and fine lines.

Buriti Fruit Oil is amazing for healing burns and scars. It also supports collagen snd elastin production.

Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Organic evening primrose seed CO2 Total extract.

Evening Primrose Seed Oil restores a glow to the skin. It provides moisture without clogging the skin and is helpful for eczema and acne.

Evening Primrose Seed Oil supports elastin, moisture retention, and skin firmness. [6]

Mimosa

Acacia dealbata

Acacia dealbata is mimosa flower absolute. The mimosa used in this formulation is artisanally extracted in Grasse, France.

Mimosa benefits oily and sensitive skins. It contains Lupeol, an anti-inflammatory.

This formula has a hydrating Sunflower Oil base combined with soothing, skin rejuvenating natural ingredients

Sunflowers

tocopherol

Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E used in skincare. This E is from non-GMO sunflowers.

Tocopherol is a soothing anti-inflammatory. It instantly improves the appearance of skin while improving skin texture over time.

Tocopherol softens skin texture and reduces scars. Vitamin E makes old acne scars softer and more pliable.

Tocopherol makes rough, sunburned, scarred, or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients are more effective.

Pequi Fruit Oil

Caryocar braziliensis is also known as pequi fruit oil. It is rich in fatty acids. This formula uses a cold-press and unrefined pequi oil.

Pequi fruit oil heals acne scars and eczema. It’s rich emollients soothe dry, damaged skin.

Moisturizing and refining, it is high in Vitamin A and E.

The Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Experience

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil absorbs immediately. Only a small amount is needed, just a few drops.

It is a deep golden hue. It is a substantial oil out of the dropper so that it doesn’t run, but it is not heavy, sticky, or tacky on the skin. No residue.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil is a lovely translucent warm gold. It dispenses from a precise bubble dropper.

Ruby Face Oil is a lovely translucent warm gold. It dispenses from a precise bubble dropper.

It pairs wonderfully with EarthWise Beauty’s Farizad’s Veil Sun Reflector. I love the ability to control the texture and consistency of my sunscreen!

Golden oil with a precision dropper Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

Golden oil with a precision dropper

The dropper full of golden Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Surrounded by berries

About Earth Wise Beauty

Earth Wise Beauty delivers truly unique handcrafted skincare products.

Each small batch of skin care products in the Earth Wise Beauty range contains no fillers.

They are unrefined, unprocessed fair-trade ingredients such as botanical oils and butters, traditionally prepared herbs, and therapeutic-grade essential oils and absolutes.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil is a lovely Golden Oil

If you love organic, small-batch, waterless, wildcrafted beauty, even reading through each product ingredient list is a treat.

We have been using Earth Wise Beauty products for a while, and have procrastinated writing about them because we wish to do them justice. Stay tuned for more from Earth Wise Beauty.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Treats acne and skin aging

Where to buy Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

Find Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil at https://earthwisebeauty.com/products/ruby-face-oil

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil Rich in organic ingredients

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Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

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References

  1. Mamalis A, Nguyen DH, Brody N, Jagdeo J. The active natural anti-oxidant properties of chamomile, milk thistle, and halophilic bacterial components in human skin in vitro. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(7):780-784.
  2. Grajzer, Magdalena, et al. “Characteristics of rose hip (Rosa canina L.) cold-pressed oil and its oxidative stability studied by the differential scanning calorimetry method. Food chemistry 188 (2015): 459-466.
  3. D. Banov, F. Banov, A.S. Bassani, Case Series: The Effectiveness of Fatty Acids from Pracaxi Oil in a Topical Silicone Base for Scar and Wound Therapy, Dermatol. Ther. [Heidelb], vol. 4, pp. 259-269, 2014.)
  4. Michael Lea. Bioremediation of Turbid Surface Water Using Seed Extract from Moringa oleifera Lam. (Drumstick) Tree. Current Protocols in Microbiology, 2010; DOI: 10.1002/9780471729259.mc01g02s16
  5. Lguillier, Teddy et al. “The Wound Healing and Antibacterial Activity of Five Ethnomedical Calophyllum inophyllum Oils: An Alternative Therapeutic Strategy to Treat Infected Wounds. PloS one vol. 10,9 e0138602. 25 Sep. 2015
  6. Muggli, R. (2005), Systemic evening primrose oil improves the biophysical skin parameters of healthy adults. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 27: 243-249. doi:10.1111/j.1467-2494.2005.00274.x
Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil

ABOUT THIS POST

Our team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Face Oil was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

We independently research product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

What Makes Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream Special

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Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream PRODUCT REVIEW. We tested and researched the ingredients.

Unlike most Vitamin C creams, Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream’s potent anti-aging punch is delivered in a formula that offers extreme hydration. And it comes with an adorable little bamboo spoon to hygienically scoop out just the right amount for face and throat. Check out the synergistic actives in this brilliant formulation.
Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

About Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream is filled with 19 synergistic actives!

It delivers three bio-available Vitamin C’s. Together these three Vitamin C’s give the full spectrum of what C has to offer.

The three Vitamin C’s are:

  • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate. It is ideal for sensitive skin. It is less exfoliating but produces collagen and suppresses discoloration.
  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate absorbs deeply and works well with other Cs.
  • Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable C. It offers antioxidant protection, collagen boosting, and fading hyperpigmentation.[1]

Along with this trio of C’s, Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream contains multiple anti-aging superstars such as Reishi and Cloudberry.

Cloudberry Cloudberry has four times the Vitamin C of an orange. It builds collagen, fights off attacks on collagen, reduces wrinkles, and hydrates.

The Experience

It is a rich, creamy, and spreadable texture that dries down smooth and not sticky or tacky.

The smooth texture of Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream is tempting to slather, but it is a treating cream, so just use the spoonful.

It does not sting. But when I applied it, I could tell it was potent.

Reishi mushroom

Reishi mushroom

 Reishi mushroom promotes cell regeneration while reducing skin inflammation, puffiness, and wrinkles.

Tips & Tricks: How to Best Use Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

Don’t layer other products with Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream.

If you MUST add a top layer, make sure it is a cream with no extra treating actives.

But there are plenty of soothing moisturizers in this formula so you likely will not need any secondary products with this cream.

Turmeric Turmeric extract is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant that helps reduce and heal acne. It also reduces skin discoloration.

More about Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

Want to learn more about this exceptional cream? Read the full Style Chicks report on Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

Style Chicks answers your questions about Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

Style Chicks answers your questions about Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream

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references

  1. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 11 (4) “ Dec 1, 2012, Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
  2. Thiem B (2003). “Rubus chamaemorusL. “boreal plant rich in biologically active metabolites: a review”. Biological Letters. 40 (1): 3-13.
  3. Panossian, Alexander, and Georg Wikman. “Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress-Protective Activity.” Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 3,1 188-224. 19 Jan. 2010, doi:10.3390/ph3010188

About This Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream Post

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Triple Night C Cream was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

Our opinions are 100% our own.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil: Why Love It

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Review: Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil. Just three oils, Kukui, Tamanu and Raspberries to the Rescue!

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty trifecta. This golden oil goes on dry. It can be a finishing oil to seal in your nighttime skincare.

The benefits include:

  • it can increase collagen and soothe irritation
  • the oils boast unique fatty acids profiles
  • contain tons of nutrients and vitamins
  • can rejuvenate deeper layers of the skin
Kat Burki Power Trio Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio radiance oil contains raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is Step No. 5 In The Kat Burki 5 Essential Steps For Healthy Skin. It still imparts impressive results when used alone.

What We Love About Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil gets the job done with a combination of just three oils. There are no additives and it is not watered down. A little bit goes a long way.
Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is a combo of three oils including raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is a combo of three oils including raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil uses Raspberry seed oil which is filled with skin nourishing, collagen-building nutrients. It is gentle yet effective in addressing many skin issues.

Kat Burki uses raspberry for collagen building

Kat Burki uses raspberry seed oil for collagen-building

Let’s take a look at the amazing properties of these three oils:

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil Ingredient Profile

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound


Red Raspberry Seed Oil

Red Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, improves elasticity, and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. It contains multiple vitamins and nutrients that are wonderful for the skin.

Some benefits of Raspberry Oil are:

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound

Raspberry

  • Red Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols. Phytosterols promote new collagen production.
  • Red Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in ellagic acid and has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen, reduce wrinkles as well as protect against Ultraviolet damage from the sun. [1]
  • Ellagic acid is also a natural moisture sealant.
  • Red Raspberry seed oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, it reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin aging.
  • Red raspberry seed oil contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
  • Raspberry Seed Oil contains Salicylic Acid to tackle adult acne and build collagen.

kukui Nut Oil

This oil does something unusual. It can penetrate into the deeper skin layers. This is exciting since it can promote collagen production. The deeper the skin can make collagen, the firmer it looks.

It is a dry oil yet is highly emollient. It creates a protective layer.

Rich in Omega-3s, it replenishes fleshly washed skin after the irritation of cleansers and makeup removers.

It contains skin-refining vitamins A, C, and E.  A and C can be harsh on the skin. But Kukui Nut has such great softening and buffering properties that it makes C and A accessible to those with sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema.

It reduces inflammation, treats wounds and burns, and soothes conditions like eczema.

tamanu oil

Tamanu Oil is called Green Gold because of its’ versatile skin and hair beauty uses. The oil comes from the Tamanu Tree found in Polynesia.

Tamanu

Tamanu

Tamanu oil is used for cosmetic and topical applications. It is primarily used where anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial. Tamanu Oil research supports using Tamanu Oil for the healing of burns, scars, and some skin diseases. [2]

Both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, Tamanu Oil is used for skin conditions such as:

  • acne scars
  • burns
  • eczema
  • psoriasis
  • flaky, scaly or dry skin.

Tamanu Oil has a unique fatty acid profile.

One unusual fatty acid called calophyllic acid. Research studies show it has wound healing, safety, and antibacterial properties [3,4].

This supports the anecdotal reports of the skin improvement seen with the traditional use of Tamanu Oil for scars, burns, and stretch marks.

Tamanu Oil comes from the nuts of the Tamanu Tree

Tamanu Oil comes from the nuts of the Tamanu Tree

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

The Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil Experience

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is not watery but not thick. It is more of a dry oil feel.

It spreads well and leaves skin with a non-sticky, non-greasy glow. Seals in skincare products without pilling.

It only takes a few drops to cover the face, throat, and upper decolletage.

I can smell the Kukui nut but it dissipates after a few minutes. Once it dries down it doesn’t stain my pillowcase.

My skin is softer and seems clearer and more refined in the morning after use. The tone on my neck looks better. It locks in moisture even on moisture-robbing hot nights with air conditioning.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

WHERE TO BUY Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Find Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil at KatBurki.com

The Raspberry Seed oil in Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty powerhouse

The Raspberry Seed oil in Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty powerhouse

Style Chicks answers your Kat Burki questions

Style Chicks answers your Kat Burki questions

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References

  1. Bae JY, Choi JS, Kang SW, Lee YJ, Park J, Kang YH. Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(8):e182-e190. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.01044.x
  2. Warner, Kannan. (2010). Calophyllum inophyllum. Page 176
  3. L’guillier, Teddy et al. The Wound Healing and Antibacterial Activity of Five Ethnomedical Calophyllum inophyllum Oils: An Alternative Therapeutic Strategy to Treat Infected Wounds. one vol. 10,9 e0138602. 25 Sep. 2015, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0138602 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4583440/
  4. Warrier, Kannan. (2010). Calophyllum inophyllum. Pages 168-174.

About This Post

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

Our opinions are 100% our own.

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil How to Fight Skin Stress

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REVIEW: Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil How to Fight Skin Stress

Environmental stressors accelerate skin aging. So we are excited about Volto Urbano, an innovative brand with skincare formulations based on peer-reviewed research. The result is barrier-repairing, restorative skin care that combats external aging factors. Today we look at Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil, a K-Beauty philosophy wonder invented stateside. This lightweight, restorative, go-to oil packed with skin-enhancing goodness.
Moisturizing Blue Oil is a natural shade of translucent lapis blue

Moisturizing Blue Oil is a natural shade of translucent lapis blue

About our Exposome
Our skin has seen some things. Bad things.

We know sun exposure damages (and ages) skin. Research reveals environmental stressors are also a significant oxidative factor. Turns out, skin aging is more influenced by extrinsic than intrinsic processes.[1]

Our “Exposome” is the collective experiences our skin sustains which results in accelerated aging and damage.

In a review of environmental studies evidence, European scientists, specializing in environmental medicine and/or skin biology concluded that air pollution, UV radiation, frigid temperatures, dust, dry air, tobacco smoke exposure, and even our cosmetics and skincare can take a collective environmental toll on the skin.[2]

Skin experts conclude “the skin aging exposome consists of external and internal factors and their interactions, affecting a human individual from conception to death as well as the response of the human body to these factors that lead to biological and clinical signs of skin aging.”[3]

Studies also show air pollution can also make existing skin conditions, like atopic dermatitis, even worse. [4]

But you can fight back.

Finding the Right Skincare For Your Environment

Products to counteract environmental impacts may work well in one location but be unsuitable for another.  Skincare needs in a cold, dusty, rural area are very different than a hot, humid, polluted city.

Many K-beauty oils masterfully address environmental concerns in certain environmental conditions. But these oils are often too heavy and oily for stateside use.

If you are concerned about the impact of environmental stressors, you have probably tried a few products. If K-beauty oils are too heavy for your skin, Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil is a lightweight but highly effective oil option.

Volto Urbano uses only research-backed ingredients to fight environmental skin damage

Volto Urbano uses only research-backed ingredients to fight environmental skin damage

The Experience

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil is a light oil, despite some rich ingredients. It doesn’t feel greasy or tacky. Just a few drops leave even dry skin smooth while quelling redness and irritation. My skin just drinks it in and it dries down to a silky finish.

Rich in Vitamins A and C, it counteracts environmental damage without drying or irritating skin.

It can be applied directly to facial skin or mixed in with your favorite cream.

Moisturizing Blue Oil really shines in hot humid weather. New England is experiencing record high temperatures. This hot, sticky weather is paired with moisture depleting air conditioning. We especially love that Moisturizing Blue Oil is a protective, hydrating barrier without feeling at all heavy on the skin. Skin looks refined, plumped, and dewy.

Only a few drops of this lightweight oil are needed. The oil has a natural lapis blue hue. This is due to the chamomile derived, skin-soothing Guaiazulene.  Let’s take a closer look at Moisturizing Blue Oil’s researched-backed, skin-loving ingredients:

the Ingredients

This formula has a hydrating Sunflower Oil base combined with soothing, skin rejuvenating natural ingredients

This formula has a hydrating Sunflower Oil base combined with soothing, skin rejuvenating natural ingredients

Helianthus Annuus

Helianthus Annuus is better known as Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower Seed Oil is hydrating, nourishing, and an excellent supporting oil base or carrier oil for the other treating oils in this formulation.

Functions as a lipid buffer against drying ingredients or topical medicines [5] Sunflower Oil softens skin irritated by drying topicals. It hydrates and calms red, irritated skin.  Linoleic acid Gives sunflower seed oil anti-inflammatory properties.  It is a natural treatment for atopic dermatitis. [6]

It retains moisture in the skin and is also rich in vitamin E.

Safflower

Carthamus tinctorius

Carthamus tinctorius is safflower seed oil. It is lipid-rich.

Safflower Oil is high in Omegas 3, 6, and 9. It hydrates dry skin, soothes irritation, and enhances skin texture and appearance.

Aleurites moluccana

Aleurites moluccana is kukui seed oil. It is used to intensely hydrate and moisture skin.

This oil can do something unusual: it can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. This is exciting since it also helps promote collagen production. The deeper the skin can make collagen, the firmer it looks.

Style Chicks Glossary of Skin and Hair Terms. Borage glossary definition on StyleChicks.com

Borage flower

Borago officinalis

Borago officinalis is borage seed oil. It is a lipid-rich plant oil.

Borage calms the skin. It is high in nourishing long-chain gamma-linoleic fatty acid.  It keeps skin healthy and hydrated while reducing skin irritation and inflammation.

Amyris Bark

Amyris balsamifera

Amyris balsamifera is Amyris bark oil which is a moisturizing oil from the torchwood tree.

It is often used as an essential oil for relaxation. It also has skin rejuvenation benefits that slow down the appearance of aging.

citrus aurantium dulcis

Citrus aurantium dulcis is orange peel oil.

Orange Peel has more Vitamin C than the fleshly orange fruit, almost double. It fights free radicals, removes blackheads and acne, and reduces wrinkles.

Orange Oil and Orange peel glossary definitions on StyleChicks.com

Orange peel oil

Clove flower and leaf

eugenia caryophyllus

Eugenia caryophyllus is clove leaf oil.

Clove leaf oil can firm the skin.

It is also an anti-inflammatory that reduces acne-causing bacteria. [7]

guaiazulene

Guaiazulene comes from Chamomile

Guaiazulene is an oil that comes from chamomile. It is named for the Spanish word for blue due to its’ natural deep blue-violet pigment. Guaiazulene is used as a natural colorant, such as the natural blue hue of this translucent oil.

Like chamomile, it holds skin-soothing properties including being an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal agent.

lavandula hybrida

Lavender

Lavandula hybrida is lavender oil.

Lavender Oil 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.

tocopherol

Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E.  Tocopherol softens skin texture and reduces scars. Vitamin E makes old scars soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients are more effective.

Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose Oil

Oenothera biennis is evening primrose oil.

Evening Primrose Oil is full of Omega-6 fatty acids for glowing skin.  It is excellent as a topical ingredient to provide moisture without clogging the skin and is helpful for eczema and acne.

It supports elastin, moisture, and skin firmness. [8]

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is fat-soluble Vitamin C. Its’ fatty acid component penetrates the skin easily. It pairs well with other vitamin C forms for enhanced effectiveness.

Olea Europaea

Olives

Olea Europaea is olive oil unsaponifiables.

Olive Oil moisturizes but won’t clog pores. It has skin enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols.

Linoleic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.

Olive Oil within a formulation removes the greasy feel of direct application.

tocopheryl acetate

Tocopheryl Acetate is the most potent form of Vitamin E. It helps skin retain hydration and softens fine lines.

Rosa Canina

Rosa canina is rosehip fruit oil. It is a polyphenol antioxidant.

Rosehips

Rosehip Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E. They provide nutrients, fade acne scars, and promote cell turnover. Rose Hip Seed Oil is a Vitamin C variant that is both a treatment and a hydrating ingredient. It offers the benefits of Vitamin C and Retinol serums such as lightening dark spots but without causing irritation.

Rosehip oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [9] There is generally a strong scent that is subdued within this formulation.

Jojoba Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis is jojoba seed oil. It is a lipid-rich plant oil.

Jojoba Seeds

Jojoba Seeds

Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats. Jojoba gives elasticity and softness to the skin.

Jojoba is a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients. As a carrier oil, it enhances the ingredients it is paired with instead of creating a barrier.

C13-15 alkane

C13-15 alkane is a silky, softening emollient.

Grapeseed Oil Extract kills bacteria while softening skin

Grapeseed Oil restores and softens skin

Vitis Vinifera

Vitis vinifera is grape seed oil.

Grapeseed Oil is nourishing to the skin and contains building blocks for collagen production. Grapeseed is highly beneficial to damaged skin requiring restoration, such as burns and scars.

High in Polyphenols, Vitamins C, D, E, and Omega 6, it treats dry skin, wrinkles, discoloration, and aging.

About Volto Urbano

Few brands address the impact of environmental stressors without excessively stripping or overly oiling the skin. Volto Urbano produces highly moisturizing skincare that combats environmental skin damage.

We also like Volto Urbano’s natural plus clean lab-synthesized preservatives approach to steer clear of harmful chemicals while maximizing the efficacy of natural ingredients.

We love that the Volto Urbano range doesn’t contain buzzword or trendy skincare inclusions. They only use ingredients proven to be effective.

Volto Urbano develops skincare formulations are based on peer-reviewed research published in dermatological and chemist scientific journals.

Not sure how to combat environmental stressors in your region? Take Volto Urbano’s “My Regimen Builder” quiz to find recommendations suited to YOUR skin.

Stay tuned for our follow-up post on our tips and tricks for getting the most out of Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil

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Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil is a lightweight oil that counteracts environmental skin stress

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references

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  2. Krutmann, J., Bouloc, A., Sore, G., Bernard, B. A., Passeron, T. (2017). The skin aging exposome. J. Dermatol. Sci. 85, 152-161. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.09.015
  3. Ibid
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  7. Fu Y, Chen L, Zu Y, et al. “The Antibacterial Activity of Clove Essential Oil Against Propionibacterium acnes and Its Mechanism of Action”. Arch Dermatol.2009;145(1):86-88. doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2008.549
  8. Muggli, R. (2005), “Systemic evening primrose oil improves the biophysical skin parameters of healthy adults.” International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 27: 243-249. doi:10.1111/j.1467-2494.2005.00274.x
  9. Grajzer, Magdalena, et al. “Characteristics of rose hip (Rosa canina L.) cold-pressed oil and its oxidative stability studied by the differential scanning calorimetry method” Food chemistry 188 (2015): 459-466.

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