Collagen Building Suncare
Mad Hippie Facial Sunscreen

Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide is a safe, broad-spectrum physical blocking agent. Zinc Oxide  is a safe mineral verses a chemical.

It protects the dermal layer by “bouncing” sun rays off the skin.

 

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera treats sunburn, and helps prevent it.  Aloe Vera soothes minor burns, scrapes, and heals the skin.

This skin “food” heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth. It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes.

 

Wild Carrot

Wild carrot is also known as Queen Anne’s Lace.

High in Vitamin A, wild carrot provides care for rough, dry, flaky skin and protects normal skin. High in antioxidants, it repairs skin damage and wrinkles. [1]

It stimulates the growth of new tissue and new skin, thus promoting a clearer, brighter, evenly toned complexion. By contributing moisture it keeps skin supple.

Regular use on dry and cracked skin can result in the faster healing of scars. It calms irritation and the fades redness in acne marks and scars.  Oil from the seed has been used cosmetically in anti-wrinkle creams.

 

Avocado oil

Avocado is a rich emollient.

Avocado oil decreases dryness and improves skin texture.

Rich in Omegas 3 and 6, Vitamins C, D, and E, Avocado Oil promotes scar healing and collagen production.[2]

 

Red Raspberry seed Oil

Raspberry Seed Oil protects against Ultraviolet sun damage.  Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols which promotes new collagen production.

Red Raspberry seed oil contains Vitamin E to reduce skin damage.

Red raspberry seed oil contains Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids to moisturize and lend a healthy glow to the skin.

And an incentive to wear your sunscreen: Red Raspberry Seed Oil saves collagen *and* helps build more collagen.

 

Shea Butter

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

Shea can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture. It repairs sunburns.

 

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble variety of Vitamin C.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) is a stable precursor of vitamin C that ensures a constant delivery of vitamin C into the skin. [3]

SAP has a strong antimicrobial effect and is excellent for treating and preventing acne. It is also skin-brightening.

A Vitamin C included in a sunscreen takes a step out of my morning routine, plus ensures my sunscreen doesn’t pill over a C serum.

Jasmine

Jasmine Oil supports skin elasticity by preventing elastin degradation in the skin.  It is high in antioxidants.

 

Sodium Hyaluronate Acid Powder

Sodium HA is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. It has Hyaluronic Acid benefits, is a humectant and offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA.

Sodium Hyaluronate Acid absorbs deeper into the skin due to its’ lower molecular size.

 

Citrus Sinensis

Citrus Sinensis is Sweet Orange Oil.

Sweet Orange Oil is a potent, highly effective anti-inflammatory. It works ideally within a formulation with other oils, such as is in this product.

Sweet Orange Oil gently treats acne.

 

Tocopheryl

A form of Vitamin E used in skincare. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, making skin more pliable and elastic.

 

Simmondsia Chinensis

Simmondsia Chinensis is Jojoba Ester.

Jojoba is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats. Jojoba is an exceptionally gentle oil that regulates oily skin, removes impurities and dry skin flakes.

Jojoba hydrates and softens wrinkles.

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is an ester of triglycerol and beeswax fatty acids.