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Rustic Maka Ready to Glow

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Rustic Maka Ready to Glow is an exceptionally dry oil that leaves face and body skin luminous and supple while it promotes collagen production with a cocktail of powerful natural ingredients. 

Ready to Glow

Rustic Maka Ready to Glow

Why It is Special

Rustic Maka Ready to Glow:

  • Promotes collagen production on face and body skin
  • Ideal for Lymphatic Face Massage
  • Contains Organic Ingredients which are free of Phthalates & Synthetics
  • It is a waterless product, so the treating ingredients are pure and not diluted.  Formulations not diluted with water have the ability to be far more effective.

Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this formulation:

Key Ingredients

Kakadu plums are the highest natural source of vitamin C

Kakadu plums supports collagen synthesis in face and body skin

Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract

Kakadu plums are the highest natural source of vitamin C to support collagen synthesis and provide antioxidant support. It reduces acne, fades scars, and reduces fine lines.

Kakadu plums are also high in gallic acid and ellagic acid to fight free radicals, hydrate the skin and prevent the skin from damage.

Spirulina Platensis Extract

Rustic Maka Ready to Glow contains Spirulina to nourish skin

Spirulina provides nutrients to the skin

Spirulina is a plant-based protein full of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. Spirulina contains anti-aging tyrosine, vitamin E or tocopherol, and selenium.

Spirulina applied topically removes darkness around the eyes and works as a natural toner. It can also be applied topically to the skin within a product or in a facial mask for skin nourishment and softness.

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil smooths rough skin patches and repairs the skin barrier.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates skin without leaving a residue.

Prunus Armeniac (Apricot) Kernel Oil

An emollient that softens and smooths. Apricot Kernel oil is a light oil.

Apricot Kernel oil contains antioxidant vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids (mostly oleic acid 54-74%, linoleic acid 12-35%. It has nourishing and moisturizing properties and is quite easily absorbed into the skin.

Oenothera Biennis (Primrose) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil restores a glow to the 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. [1]

Full of Omega-6 fatty acids, Evening Primrose Oil keeps skin healthy.

Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil

A hydrating anti-inflammatory, rich in omegas and Vitamin E. It heals skin, while the Vitamin A refines the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while improving elasticity.

Calendula promotes skin regeneration

Calendula promotes skin regeneration

Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flowers

Calendula Extract comes from the Calendula flower, better known as marigold.

Calendula 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 [2].

Tocopherol

Better known as Vitamin E.

Chamomile

Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flowers

Chamomile is an antioxidant with potent skin-soothing action. [3] It contains Terpenoids, bisabolol and chamazulene.

Chamomile Extract is excellent in a formulation with powerful actives because it contains flavones. These flavones inhibit the production of inflammation, even in deeper skin layers. [4]

Meanwhile, The apigenin in Chamomile protects the skin barrier. [5] This gentle and hypoallergenic extract soothes skin, heals burns, and is great for helping skin recover and benefit from chemical peels. Chamomile Extract also kills acne-causing bacteria while soothing the skin. [6]

Plantago Major (Plantain) Leaf

A starchy cousin of the tropical banana. They are often called cooking bananas.

In addition to the comfrey-plantain collagen-producing and healing action described above, Plantains contain magnesium for muscle cramp relief.

Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flowers

Lavender Oil softens and conditions skin.

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any skin imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.

Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is lemon balm leaf.

It contains caffeine & ferulic acid. It counteracts sun damage when applied topically within a skin formulation.

Sage

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf

Sage is an herb with medicinal and beauty value. It reduces blemishes and swelling.

Sage also moisturizes and conditions the skin, soothing dryness and irritation.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil is hydrating, nourishing, and an excellent supporting oil base. It retains moisture in the skin and is also rich in vitamin E.

Sunflower Oil softens skin irritated by drying topicals. It works well with Retinol because it hydrates and calms red, irritated skin.

Linoleic acid Gives sunflower seed oil anti-inflammatory properties. It is a natural treatment for atopic dermatitis. [7]

Bamboo Sprout

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract

Bamboo Stem Extract has flavones, a source of natural antioxidants. Since the skin on both face and body is a major target of oxidative stress, the antioxidant protection provided by bamboo extract is excellent within this formulation. [8]

Bamboo extract contains glycosides, phenolic acids, and amino acids. These hold skin nourishing and soothing properties.

Bamboo extract is also hydrating.

Get your glow on with Ready to Glow

Ready to Glow gives a soft, supple look and feel to skin

Ready to Glow gives a soft, supple look and feel to skin

The Experience

One pump is enough for face and throat. Nicely emollient on my chapped lips. There is a very light, pleasant scent of fresh plums, perhaps a hint of apricot.

It absorbs and leaves a finish more like a cream than an oil, I am not greasy at all.  Sunscreen and makeup can be applied immediately without piling or running. Mixing a few drops of Ready to Glow with my foundation gives a soft, luminous look.

While intended for face AND body, there is such good ingredients, we use it primarily on face, throat and décolletage. It also works well on hands and dry cuticles. It absorbs exceptionally well. It is drier than hemi-squalene oil, so if you chose to use it on body and legs, you would not have to wait to dry down before getting dressed.

My skin looks supple after use, not “wet”.

TIP: Try it with your Gua Sha tools, it gives the perfect slip!

Where to Find It

Find Ready to Glow at Rustic Maka

References

  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. Merfort I, Heilmann J, Hagedorn-Leweke U, Lippold BC. In vivo skin penetration studies of camomile flavones. Pharmazie. 1994;49(7):509-511.
  4. Hou M, Sun R, Hupe M, et al. Topical apigenin improves epidermal permeability barrier homoeostasis in normal murine skin by divergent mechanisms. Exp Dermatol. 2013;22(3):210-215. doi:10.1111/exd.12102
  5. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 404
  6. Lopez Perez G, Torres Altamirano M. Indications for sunflower oil concentrate in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Rev Alerg Mex. 2006;53(6):217-25
  7. Chaudhuri RK, Bojanowski K. Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014 Jun;36(3):221-30. doi: 10.1111/ics.12117. Epub 2014 Mar 6. PMID: 24471735.
ABOUT THIS POST

Rustic Maka Ready to Glow was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

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.

All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Friday Favorites with Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

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This week’s Friday Favorite is Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil. Learn about the beauty benefits of one of our favorite dry oils!
Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil contains collagen-building Red Raspberry Seed Oil, rich in ellagic acid.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil contains collagen-building Red Raspberry Seed Oil, rich in ellagic acid.

Why We Love It

This golden, silky, dry oil combines three power oils for stellar skin results. One of those oils is Red Raspberry Seed Oil.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, builds collagen, improves elasticity, and reduces wrinkles and fine lines.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil is gentle yet effective in addressing many skin issues associated with acne and aging.

Raspberry Seed Oil Facts

  1. Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in Ellagic acid which reduces the destruction of collagen as well as protects against Ultraviolet sun damage. [1] Ellagic acid is also a moisture sealant.
  2. Raspberry Seed Oil contains collagen-building Salicylic Acid.
  3. Raspberry seed Oil also contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
  4. Raspberry Seed Oil has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen as well as protect against Ultraviolet damage from the sun. Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols that promote new collagen production.
  5. Red Raspberry oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin aging.

Waterless Beauty

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is also a waterless product. Yet it retains moisture without diluting the ingredients.

Water is usually at the beginning of the ingredient list- most of the time making up almost 70 to 80% of the formula. Cutting water from the formulation actually creates a more hydrating product because it won’t interfere with our skin’s natural sebum protective barrier.

The Experience

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil spreads well. It leaves skin with a non-sticky, non-greasy glow. It seals in skincare products without pilling. 

Just a few drops cover the face, throat, and upper decolletage.

Read More

Find out more about Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil, read our Raspberries to the Rescue: Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

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

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Pinch of Colour Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil in Pink Crush

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Seeking a pretty pink lippie that isn’t garish, immature, or just wrong is not an easy task. We have countless pink lip glosses that are pretty shades we are drawn to, but they are not flattering. Pinch of Colour Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil in Pink Crush is the perfect shade to provide just a hint of healthy color paired with hydrating ingredients.  More polished than a gloss but more natural-looking than a creamy lipstick, these lip oils provide a healthy lip look.
Pinch of Color Pink Crush is a guava pink - not too orange, not bubble gum

Pinch of Colour Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil in Pink Crush is a guava pink – not too orange, not bubble gum pink

The Problem of a Pretty Pink

A sophisticated yet flattering shade of pink is not so easy to find: it can’t be too bubble gum teenager pink. It can’t be so close to a nude that it doesn’t impart a peppy pop of color. It can’t be so vibrant that it lends towards a weird orange shade. Not hot fuschia, not pale red.

The perfect pink gloss is a tricky business. So we really like Pinch of Colour Pink Crush – it is a guava pink with a sheer yet enlivening touch of color.

Pinch of Color Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil

Pinch of Color Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil

 

Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil

Pinch of Color Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil is a glossy lip stain in a tube that behaves like an intensively hydrating lip treatment. The tube looks like an opaque lip cream but its actually a lovely sheer oil that is not sticky or greasy.

Features

  • It uses a precise lip brush applicator for clean application.
  • The feel is not sticky or greasy
Nourishing and natural ingredients

Nourishing, hydrating and natural ingredients- yet it is waterless

 

It comes in three shades:

  • CREAM DREAM – a sheer caramel nude
  • BERRY BITE – a sheer raspberry red
  • PINK CRUSH – a sheer guava pink

Pinch of Colour Waterless Lip Oil

Pinch of Colour Natural lip Oil

Pinch of Colour natural lip oil

 

It contains nourishing natural oils such as Apricot Kernel Oil and Macadamia Oil that give a healthy lip look while also delivering a pretty punch of color.

You will note there is no water on the ingredient list. Pinch of Colour creates skincare and makeup without using water as an ingredient. Check out this ingredient list:

Key Ingredients

Avocado Oil Ingredient featured on StyleChicks.com

Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil is 72% monounsaturated fatty acids. This is higher than Coconut or Grapeseed oils.

Avocado Oil mixes with water better than other oils. Avo oil readily penetrates into the skin. It absorbs instead of sitting atop the skin, making it an ideal moisturizer for dry, chapped lips.

 

Rosehip

Rosa Canina Seed Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is an emollient. It contains tocopherols (vitamin E) and carotenoids (pro-vitamin A) that give it some nice antioxidant properties.

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is a moisturizing plant oil loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (linoleic acid – 51%, linolenic acid – 19%, and oleic acid – 20%).

 

 

Apricot oil

Apricot oil

Apricot Kernel Oil

An emollient that softens and smooths. Apricot oil is lighter than many other oils but still provides a great sheen.

It contains antioxidant vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids (mostly oleic acid 54-74%, linoleic acid 12-35%).

It has nourishing and moisturizing properties (as a high oleic oil it’s ideal for dry skin types) and is quite easily absorbed into the skin.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E softens the skin, making scar tissue more pliable and soft.

 

Macadamia Nut Oil

 

Macadamia Nut Oil is a native Australian nut.

Macadamia oil is very rich and contains many natural lipids. It is loaded with emollient and nourishing fatty acids. It’s a high oleic acid oil (50-67% oleic acid and only 0-5% linoleic acid) that makes it very emollient and ideal for dry skin types (and less ideal for acne-prone skin).

Macadamia uniquely contains high amounts of a rare fatty acid called palmitoleic acid (12-25%) that give Macadamia oil a “cushiony” feel. It’s also easily absorbed and makes the skin soft and supple. 

 

What It does not contain

  • Water Free
  • Fragrance-Free
  • Paraben-Free
  • Non-Toxic
  • Vegan
  • Cruelty-Free

Not Tested on Animals.

 

Read more about Pinch of Colour Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil

 

More from Pinch of Colour

Find more from the Pinch of Colour line:

References

  1. 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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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

Zero Boring Ingredients: Earth Wise Beauty 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.

Fight Environmental Skin Stressors with Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil

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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 Moisturizing Blue Oil, a 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.

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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.

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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

WHERE TO BUY IT

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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
  4. Kim, J., Kim, E. H., Oh, I., Jung, K., Han, Y., Cheong, H. K., et al. (2013). Symptoms of atopic dermatitis are influenced by outdoor air pollution. J. Allergy. Clin. Immunol. 132, 495-498 e491. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2013.04.019
  5. Loden M, Andersson AC. Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin. Br J Dermatol. 1996;134(2):215-20.
  6. Lopez Perez G, Torres Altamirano M. Indications for sunflower oil concentrate in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Rev Alerg Mex. 2006;53(6):217-25.
  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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