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EmerginC Vitality Mask: A Vitamin Packed Skin Soother

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Need a quick pretty pick-me-up? EmerginC Vitality Mask contains some spectacular ingredients rarely found in skincare including Coq10, Lutein, Biotin, and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Together they provide skin hydration and nourishment while reducing redness and skin sensitivity. It also gives skin a lovely glow!

emerginC Vitality Mask

emerginC Vitality Mask

Got winter weather woes? emerginC Vitality Mask soothes skin in a flash.

About emerginC Vitality Mask

emerginC Vitality Mask is a rich, buttery, luxury spa treatment that you can use at home.  It leaves skin absolutely glowing.  Your skin may be naturally sensitive, sensitive from actives such as retinol, or just sensitive from too much sun.

It contains no synthetic fragrances and can be used by sensitive skin types. In fact, it does its’ best work on sensitive skin types that are red, dehydrated, and revitalized.

emerginC Vitality Mask leaves skin smooth and hydrated and comes with this useful little scoop

emerginC Vitality Mask leaves skin smooth and hydrated and comes with this useful little scoop

 

Let’s take a look at the soothing ingredients in this spa treat:

The Ingredients

Lutein

Lutein is a carotenoid that comes from marigolds.

We may best know it as an “eye vitamin” but Lutein also promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.

 

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) improves cellular energy production and reduces inflammation, a major cause of aging. It gives skin a natural glow. It also helps the skin optimize the use of Vitamin C and CoQ10.

ALA improves cellular energy production, making skin look brighter. ALA is a powerful antioxidant.

 

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Shea Butter

Butyrospermum Parkii

Better known as Shea Butter.

Shea Butter treats acne scars, including cystic acne dark scars.

Shea can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture, even on deep burns.

 

 

Kaolin

Kaolin is a natural clay that absorbs oil and removes impurities. Ideal for treating oily and acne-prone skin.

 

Olives benefits the skin

Squalane comes from olives

Squalane

Vegan squalane comes from olives. It has all the benefits of Olive Oil but without greasiness.

Squalane mimics the skin’s natural sebum and makes the skin barrier extra smooth and soft. It is suitable for even highly sensitive or irritated skin.

 

Tocopherol

A potent form of Vitamin E used in skincare. Tocopherol softens skin texture and reduces acne scars. Vitamin E makes rough, sunburned, scarred or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.

 

Cetyl Alcohol

C-16 fatty alcohol is one of the “good alcohols” as it is moisture binding.

 

Ubiquinone

COQ10 is a topical vitamin in skincare to improve skin texture and elastin production.

Co-Enzyme Q-10 is an antioxidant naturally present in the skin but decreases with sun exposure.

Ubiquinone is necessary for collagen synthesis.

 

Glycerin attracts moisture

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural, vegetable-derived humectant for the skin. It helps to retain moisture.

 

 

Retinyl Palmitate

A form of Vitamin A. Retinyl palmitate is an antioxidant found naturally in our skin, a natural form of Vitamin A that helps with wrinkles and fine lines.

It also boosts collagen production to make skin look younger and plumper. And it promotes cell regeneration.

If you are unable to tolerate wearing retinol overnight, this masque is a great way to still get the benefits without irritation.

 

Biotin

Biotin is Vitamin H. Biotin aids skin hydration, moisturizes, and restores dry skin. It also helps fight acne. It makes skin glow, reduces redness and skin cracking.

The Experience

In about ten minutes, EmerginC Vitality Mask provides softer, hydrated skin that feels super smooth. Skin left feeling tight from too much cold, wind, or sun feels balanced again.  All you need is a small scoop to get spa results from home!

Twice weekly seems the right balance for my dry, sensitive skin to become soft, glowing skin.

Where to Find It

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EmerginC Vitality Mask

emerginC Vitality Mask

 

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Sun damage & Scar Repair: EarthWise Beauty Ruby Oil

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Earth Wise Beauty Ruby Oil is a remarkable product from a remarkable brand. Earth Wise Beauty doesn’t make a product unless they can make it exceptional. And Ruby Face Oil is an exceptional product. This 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 ingredient list is an all-star, clean beauty lineup.
Earth Wise Ruby Face Oil Golden Oil

Earth Wise Ruby Face Oil Golden Oil

Why Ruby Face Oil is Special

Small batch and wildcrafted, Earth Wise 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 Ruby Face Oil promotes healing and skin elasticity while leaving skin silky and smooth.

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.

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.

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

Take a peek at these outstanding ingredients:

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 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 has 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 Experience

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

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

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

Golden oil with a precision dropper

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.

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.

Where to buy it

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

Other Earth Wise Beauty We Love

Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum

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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

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.

Solawave Skincare Wand

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Solawave Skincare Wand is a lightweight, hard-working facial tool that provides multiple skincare benefits all in a portable tool that is easy to use. Its angle top head fits into tiny areas that other devices can miss. Focus it on crow’s feet, small lines around the mouth, and eleven lines.

Solawave Skincare Wand provides targeted red light therapy

What It Is

This 5-minute facial tool that combines multiple dermatology functions into one sleek device.

Functions

Microcurrent

low-voltage energy stimulates the muscles and deeper layers of the skin to improve signs of aging.

Red light therapy

LED red light at 660nm promotes collagen production while adding vibrance to the skin.

Red light jump-starts tissue rejuvenation by increasing blood flow and collagen stimulation. Red light therapy significantly improves skin complexion, tone, and texture. It also reduces roughness, wrinkles, and fine lines.

In clinical studies, Ultrasonographic tests show red light therapy increases collagen.

Warming

Reduces inflammation and swelling, soothes irritated skin. When used with a product, it helps promote absorption

Vibration

Promotes better blood flow, reduces swelling

Uses

The Solawave is ideal for:

  • crows feet
  • 11 lines
  • undereye bags
  • fine wrinkles around the mouth

Treat a pimple with an effective spot treatment of red light therapy. Delivery an intensive treatment around the undereye area.

Pair the Solawave with the SolaWave Renew Complex Serum is an accompanying formula you can use with your wand.  It’s a “Conductive Serum,” that contains hyaluronic acid and blue tansy. Solawave can be used with or without the serum.

The Experience

The head can be positioned to best fit into small spots and awkward angles.

Something I particularly like about using the SolaWave Skincare Wand is I can use it anywhere, as it is quiet and portable. I can also use it while I am doing other things such as watching TV, working on my computer, or when I am on the phone. Unlike a light therapy panel, this doesn’t require eye goggles, so I don’t have to wait until I have free time in order to use it.

It is especially helpful a few minutes before I apply my makeup. I like to use it with my morning coffee to smooth morning puffiness

Where to Buy It

Find the SolaWave Skincare Wand at Solawave

Solawave

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

SolaWave Skincare Wand 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.

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Civant Skincare Meladerm Pigment Correction without Hydroquinone

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A gentle alternative to Hydroquinone, Civant Meladerm Pigment Correction addresses skin discoloration including age spots. It contains a stellar lineup of effective, powerful, natural ingredients that are gentle to the skin and won’t cause excess irritation.
Civant Meladerm Pigment Correction uses natural ingredients to counteract discoloration

Civant Meladerm Pigment Correction uses natural ingredients to counteract discoloration

I am a sunscreen devotee but still managed to get discoloration on my cheekbones. This discoloration is dark, like contour, right on the part of the upper cheek where the highlighter should go. And I have tried all kinds of creams and serums and even with concealer, this discoloration is still there. So I was pretty excited to try a Hydroquinone-free way to deal address dark spots, acne and scars. It combines ingredients proven to lighten discoloration with exfoliation ingredients to tackle all kinds of unwanted pigment issues.

What Meladerm Fixes

  • Dark Spots
  • Uneven Skin Tone
  • Melasma
  • Elbows & Knees
  • Underarms
  • Discolorations
  • Acne Marks
  • Sun Tans
  • Birthmarks
  • Old Scars
remove discoloration naturally from face, throat, and hands

remove discoloration naturally from face, throat, and hands

PACKAGING

Civant Meladerm Pigment Correction is in an opaque package with an airless dispenser.

Civant Meladerm

Meladerm Ingredients

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a Vitamin B3 derivative.

It combats sallowness, blotchiness, and hyperpigmented spots in aging skin. It addresses a loss of elasticity and reduces redness. It also fades acne scars and brightens the skin.

 

Licorice root

Licorice root

Licorice Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (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. [1]

It removes discoloration naturally from face, throat, and hands

Vitamin C

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

A form of Vitamin C.

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. [2]

It won’t turn brown or go bad. SAP has a strong antimicrobial effect.

 

Alpha Arbutin

A natural skin-lightening agent extracted from bearberry. It inhibits melanocytes from producing melanin. Over time this slowly reduces hyperpigmentation. Effective on acne scars, photoaging, age spots, and certain types of dark undereye circles. Pairs well with Niacinamide.

 

How Pomegranate Benefits Skin on StyleChicks

Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

Pomegranate Seed Oil contains three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [3]

Pomegranate increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.

Testing shows Pomegranate holds double its’ weight in water. Meanwhile, it delivers impressive collagen-building results.

Omega 5 fatty acid reduces skin inflammation and aids in skin repair for scarring, discoloration, and acne marks.

 

Gigawhite

Gigawhite is a combination of natural herbs and flowering plants that promote skin brightening.

Specifically:

Mallow

Mallow Malva Sylvestris (mallow) Extract

Mallow is a natural floral extract. It contains Vitamins A, C, and E. It nourishes dry and damaged skin, restoring elasticity. Mallow softens while being gentle enough for the most sensitive of skin.

Mint

Piperita Leaf Extract

Piperita Leaf Extract is a variety of Peppermint. It has both cooling and anesthetic properties to quell skin irritation.

It also soothes rough & dry skin.

Primula Veris Extract

Cowslip

Primula Veris Extract is an herb commonly known as cowslip. It has cell-regenerating effects that help skin recover from topical actives.

It contains C and beta carotene to even out skin tone and reduce acne scars.

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract comes from the Ladys mantle flower/herb. It is rich in tannins, flavonoids, and salicylic acid. Salicylic build collagen and treats acne.

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Veronica Officinalis flower

Veronica Officinalis Extract

Veronica Officinalis Extract comes from a wildflower. It contains Vitamins C, E, and K to condition and heal the skin.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is lemon balm leaf. It contains caffeine & ferulic acid. It counteracts sun damage.

Achillea Millefolium Extract

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Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium Extract is Yarrow. Yarrow is used in ancient and folk medicine practices. It reduces inflammation while promoting healing and circulation.

 

 

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Amla

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Also known as Amla or Indian Gooseberry.

Amla is high in Vitamin C to increase collagen and fades scars. Amla is nutrient-rich and restorative.

 

 

 

Cocoa Seed

Cocoa Seed Butter

Cocoa Butter helps the skin remain resilient and elastic. It is also moisturizing. If you’re using Retinol for stretch mark repair, Cocoa Butter is an excellent pairing as it serves as a buffer against irritation and dryness.

Cocoa Seed Butter contains a significant amount of polyphenol and flavonoid antioxidants. It prevents peeling skin and keeps skin elastic.

 

 

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Also known as Baikal skullcap.

The root of Baikal Skullcap contains baicalin, wogonoside, baicalein, wogonin, and oroxylin A, all of which are flavones, a type of antioxidant that lend color to various plants and are known to be soothing.

It can help skin better withstand environmental aggressors that can worsen the look of many common skin concerns.

 

Grapefruit Peel

Grapefruit Peel

Citrus Paradisi

Citrus Paradisi, commonly known as Grapefruit Peel Oil, is high in collagen-producing Vitamin C.

It has antibacterial benefits and studies show it reduces acne.[4]

As with other citrus oils, it is an antioxidant with an uplifting scent.

 

Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is an anti-oxidant that helps sun-damaged skin.

It is a natural skin lightening agent that lightens sun damage-induced hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the future production of excess melanin.

 

Lemon

Citrus Limon

Lemon contains concentrated vitamin C to build collagen, fade age spots and rejuvenate photodamage. Vitamin C reduces excess oil production, shrinks pores, and exfoliates dead surface skin. These reduce the formation of adult acne while treating skin aging.

Lemon is also a natural exfoliator and skin purifier. [5] It alleviates skin inflammation [6] and reduces certain infection-causing bacterias [7] that can leave discoloration.

 

 

Argan Nut

Argan Nut

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil

Argan Nut Oil deeply hydrates scaly skin and regulates sebum production to reduce breakouts and fades acne scars. It is an anti-oxidant with fatty acids that are like a superfood for the skin.

 

 

What it Doesn’t Contain

  • Hydroquinone
  • Sulfates
  • Fragrance
  • Mineral Oil
  • Parabens

 

The Experience

Just a pea-size amount is enough to spread very thinly over all areas of discoloration and uneven texture. I put it on acne scars, age spots, under my nostrils, and around my mouth.

It does not sting or cause irritated skin. I love that it is fragrance-free!

I used it daily and in about 3 weeks I saw a big difference in the evenness of my skin tone, my dark spots are lighter and seem smaller, even my decade-old acne scars. Next I am trying it on a childhood scar.

Where to Buy It

Find Civant Meladerm Pigment Correction at Civant Skincare

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References

  1. Natural Product Research, December 2007, pages 1,234-1,239
  2. Klock, J. *; Ikeno, H. +; Ohmori, K. ++; Nishikawa, T. [S]; Vollhardt, J. *; Schehlmann, V. *, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris. [Article] International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 27(3):171-176, June 2005
  3. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and ProcessingMaría I. Gil,† Francisco A. Tomás-Barberán,†, Betty Hess-Pierce,‡ Deirdre M. Holcroft,§ and, and Adel A. Kader*, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)
  4. de Cássia da Silveira E Sá, Rita et al. “Analgesic-Like Activity of Essential Oil Constituents: An Update.” International journal of molecular sciences vol. 18,12 2392. 9 Dec. 2017
  5. Man, Adrian et al. “Antimicrobial Activity of Six Essential Oils Against a Group of Human Pathogens: A Comparative Study.” Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 8,1 15. 28 Jan. 2019,
  6.  Anil Kumar Maurya, et al, “The essential oil from Citrus limetta Risso peels alleviates skin inflammation: In-vitro and in-vivo study”, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 212, 2018, Pages 86-94
  7. Hou, He-Shuai et al. “Extraction of essential oil from Citrus reticulate Blanco peel and its antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes).” Heliyon vol. 5,12 e02947. 2 Dec. 2019

ABOUT THIS POST

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

Civant Meladerm Pigment Correction 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.

Wonderful Watercress: The Collagen and Elastin Supporting Skincare Superhero

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Watercress works wonders. Read a short synopsis of the science behind how watercress encourages collagen and elastin production for younger, firmer skin
Watercress supports collagen and elastin within the skin

Watercress supports collagen and elastin within the skin

We obsess about Collagen in our skincare regimens, and rightly so. Collagen is the scaffold of our skin, keeping it firm and wrinkle-free. Skin with more collagen has smaller pores and fewer wrinkles.  But our skin can be devoid of these tell-tale signs of aging yet still not look YOUNG.

What is the secret of youthful skin? Collagen AND Elastin. How do you increase both Collagen and Elastin in your skin? By slathering Watercress all over it.

 

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

The Science of Watercress

Watercress, also known as Nasturtium Officinale, is a tiny plant with big beauty benefits.

A groundbreaking skincare study showed Watercress uniquely promotes Collagen III in the dermal cells of the papillary dermis skin layer. [1] Collagen III is known as “baby collagen” – it is the type we lose as we age.

Watercress also builds Elastin. Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce. The same study found that the more elastin skin has, the smoother skin looks. But as skin loses elastin, it becomes dull and rough.

Enhanced collagen levels ALSO increase skin elasticity. And together, they make skin taut, resilient, and radiant.

Watercress is also an antioxidant full Vitamins A, C, E, K, and notably, Copper. [2]

 

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

Watercress promotes Collagen III – the type of collagen we lose as we age.

The Key Nutrients in Watercress

Watercress contains Copper which has an amazing ability to restore elastin in the skin.

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce and the ability to spring back.  Few ingredients support elastin as copper does. Copper peptides promote collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production within the skin. All three are vital for skin firmness, texture, radiance, and appearance.

Copper extraction is costly, which often makes it costly in skincare products. Watercress is an excellent way to get topical copper in your skincare program. Read more about how copper benefits the skin here.

The Vitamin K in Watercress reduces brown and blue-tinged under-eye dark circles caused by leaking capillaries. As we age, we tend to get more broken capillaries, resulting in red and brown heme pooled under the skin. Vitamin K strengthens these capillaries so they are more resistant to breakage.

Watercress also contains Vitamins A and C to fight free radicals.

 

 

Elastin Facts: What You Need to Know

  • Elastin is a protein found in skin and hair.
  • Elastin is paired collagen in the dermis skin layer and gives structural support to the skin. It is the stretchy structural proteins that allow the skin to snap back into place.
  • Elastin is especially vulnerable to sun damage.
  • Elastin is as important as collagen for the appearance of younger skin
  • Elastin can be replaced in the skin, but fewer products address the loss of skin elastin.

 

Featured Products Containing Watercress

We love Watercress in an eye treatment!

Watercress is found in skin-savvy beauty brands such as SK-II.

This Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress and certified organic herbs, flowers, and oils from American family farms. An ideal combo to restore, revitalize and refresh. Plus it comes in this charming cobalt bottle.

We love using products with watercress on the delicate eye area skin

We love using products with watercress on the delicate eye area skin

 

Read more about Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel

 

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References

  1. “Shiseido Succeeds in Visualization of Internal Skin Elasticity “ Decrease of Type III Collagen Involved in Age-Dependent Degradation in Skin Elasticity.”  Shiseido, Shiseido, Apr. 2018, corp.shiseido.com/en/newsimg/2423_c3b40_en.pdf.
  2. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392–399

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