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Sigi Skin Kaleanser Hypoallergenic Vegan Wash

February 3, 2020 · 14 Comments

We knew eating Kale was good for you, but who knew it could be so beneficial as a face wash? We found out when we tried Sigi Skin Kaleanser Hypoallergenic Vegan Wash, an exceptionally gentle but effective wash that cleanses skin without stripping it.

Sigi Skin Kaleanser Hypoallergenic Vegan Wash

Why Kale

Kale is gentle but nutrient rich.

Let’s take a closer look at what Kale and the other natural ingredients in this formula can do.

Ingredient Spotlight

Kale

Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf , AKA Kale, contains Vitamins A, B, C, and K, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Topical kale application promotes collagen production, tightens pores, detoxifies the skin and fights free-radical damage

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus Oil is purifying, cleansing, clarifying, and immune-boosting oil. It reduce harmful bacteria and infections on contact. It can be a strong oil, but is well buffered and delicate within this formulation for benefit without stripping or stinging skin.

Bergamot fruit

Bergamot

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, better known as Bergamot has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Linalool and carvacrol are compounds in bergamot oil. Both are excellent anti-inflammatories for skin issues such as acne and skin irritation.[1]

Soybeans

Soy Extracts

Soybeans are both an emollient and an anti-oxidant. Soybeans are are in Vitamin E which softens and reduces inflammation.

Castor seed oil is a humectant

Castor

Castor Oil is a humectant. It draws moisture into the skin, making it plumper and hydrated. It softens skin with its’ high Vitamin E content. Castor Oil gently treats acne without drying the skin.

Castor Oil is typically too thick and sticky to apply directly to the skin, but in this formulation, it works effectively with no residue or unpleasant scent.

Glycerin

Glycerin helps skin retain moisture.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E oil softens skin, making scars pliable again. It reduces wrinkles with its’ humectant abilities.

OUR SIGI SKIN EXPERIENCE

I first used it one morning, as I mentally was going through my to-do list and generally distracted. I had patch-tested it for reactions a few days prior, so I knew it had a nice jelly-like texture and subtle Eucalyptus scent.

But then as I applied it to my face and started massaging it in, my mental to-do list melted away as I realized that the texture and sensation of this face wash was a world of difference from my standard cleansers, all of which I considered pretty great.

I literally said “OH WOW!” out loud.

So…continuing the recommended 120 seconds of face washing felt like a glorious but fleeting spa treatment. I delighted in making small, gentle circles around my face with my fingertips

Another surprise came when I washed it off: despite the medium-jelly consistency, it washed off clean and without any scrubbing. My face was truly clean: no vestiges of last night’s skincare routine.

And for as gentle as the cleanser is, it had taken off a mild layer of dead skin that was leaving my skin a little dull. My face had a healthy glow, which is a great way to start a morning!

As I went about my morning routine, I noticed something interesting, even though my skin felt truly and deeply clean, it wasn’t at all tight feeling. That is usually the trade-off: there are a lot of good cleansers that give you a deep clean feeling, but also strip your skin of moisture and leave it feeling tight. Not so with Sigi Skin Kaleanser Face Wash. My skin was moisturized and so, so soft.

A jelly-like texture and subtle Eucalyptus scent

ABOUT THE BRAND

Sigi Skin founder Xenia LOVED makeup.

She traveled the world attending makeup academies and learning techniques.

She found Korea to be a hotbed of skin innovation and technology. While in Korea, she discovered a different approach to beauty. It focused foremost on preparing the skin.

With this new mindset, she created a curated line of simple to use skincare essentials called Sigi Skin.

Sigi Skin believes makeup looks its’ best on good skin. They believe taking care of skin means makeup can enhance, not just mask or cover up. Less is more when skin already looks good.

Sigi Skin is new to the United States!

Read about these other Sigi Skin Products.

The entire Sigi Skin skincare range is clean, vegan, and amazingly effective

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find Sigi Skin Kaleanser Hypoallergenic Vegan Wash at SigiSkin.com

QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?

Have any questions or comments about Sigi Skin Kaleanser Hypoallergenic Vegan Wash? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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References

de CÃ¡ssia da Silveira E SÃ¡, Rita et al. “Analgesic-Like Activity of Essential Oil Constituents: An Update.” International journal of molecular sciences vol. 18,12 2392. 9 Dec. 2017, doi:10.3390/ijms18122392

ABOUT THIS POST

Sigi Skin Kaleanser Hypoallergenic Vegan Wash was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinion and experiences are 100% our own.

Repairing with Peach Extract: Sigi Skin Peach Nectar Daily Eye Mask

January 9, 2020 · 9 Comments

Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye Mask packs several eye skin-friendly ingredients and a whopping FIVE different hyaluronic acids into this soothing eye cream. It is gentle and softens the skin while treating discoloration and dark circles.Â

Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye Mask

OUR SIGI SKIN EXPERIENCE

We find it to be a clean formula for delicate eye area skin. We love being able to regenerate and refresh orbital eye skin while providing a soothing cream that absorbs and leaves eye area skin soft and dewy.

Product texture

Sigi Skin Peach Eye Cream is creamy, light and absorbent

Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye MaskÂ has a light texture that absorbs but it moisturizes like a thicker cream.

What it Does

It contains five different weight hyaluronic acids to deliver the actives of this product to each eye skin layer. This fades discoloration and provides an even skintone and texture.

Product Wear

It absorbs well leaving skin soft and supple. Makeup goes on top smoothly without pilling or running. It works for a no makeup day as it leaves skin with a dewy finish.

Despite having active ingredients, it doesn’t irritate sensitive eyes.

Letâ€™s take a look at the impressive ingredient profile:

ingredients

Peach Extract

Peach

Peach extract is used as an emollient to make skin soft and smooth. It contains multiple skin-friendly minerals, antioxidants and vitamins including Vitamins A, B, E, and K and lots of C. Calcium helps speed up cell turnover. Peach extract is ideal in an eye cream because it softens skin, treats, and encourages cell repair to keep skin fresh and healthy. Peach extract is rare in skincare because it is a costly ingredient.

Niacinamide

A natural skin brightener that reduces hyperpigmentation and fine lines with strengthening Strengthens skin barrier, brightens, improving fine lines, and reduction in hyper-pigmentation.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E prevents the signs of premature aging by softening the skin texture. Â 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. It also reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Propolis

Propolis is a beeswax based bee product.Â It fights infections and heals wounds. Propolis helps keep skin at itsâ€™ best. It causes a slight temporary skin plumping action that smooths the look of wrinkles.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid pulls in moisture. This formula contains 5 kinds of hyaluronic acid of different molecular weights.Â The molecular size determines how deep each acid can get into the skin and deliver other active ingredients.

Coconut Oil

glycerin

Glycerin is a humectant that helps the skin to retain moisture.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil reduces wrinkles and inflammation. It is high in fatty acids with antioxidant benefit.

Asparagus

Asparagus is an anti-inflammatory and diuretic that removes skin puffiness. It hasÂ excellent skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

Asparagus is a great inclusion in this formula because it slows the cellular aging process including collagen loss and dermis thinning.

Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil is a calming anti-inflammatory. It soothes eczema and similar skin conditions because it is excellent at balancing the skin moisture barrier.

Lavender Oil softens the skin, reduces acne scars and lightens dark spots. Reports show lavenderâ€™s phytochemicals reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Orange Peel

Orange Peel has more Vitamin C than the fleshly orange fruit, almost double. It fights free radicals, removes blackheads and acne, and reduces wrinkles. It is often gentler than many potential vitamin C variants and ideal for the eye area.

WHAT IT DOES NOT CONTAIN

This eye cream is cruelty-free and formulated without:

parabens
dye
sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)
butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
DMDM Hydantoin
phthalates
polyunsaturated oils (PUFA).

ABOUT THE BRAND

Sigi Skin founder XeniaÂ LOVEDÂ makeup.

She traveled the world attending makeup academies and learning techniques.

She found Korea to be a hotbed of skin innovation and technology. While in Korea, she discovered a different approach to beauty. It focused foremost on preparing the skin.

With this new mindset, she created a curated line of simple to use skincare essentials called Sigi Skin.

Sigi Skin believes makeup looks itsâ€™ best on good skin. They believe taking care of skin means makeup can enhance, not just mask or cover-up. Less is more when skin already looks good.

Sigi Skin is new to the United States, and we absolutely love their products. Read more about their cleanser andÂ hydrating sunscreen.

Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye Mask Featured on StyleChicks.com

Sigi Skin products include a cleanser and sunscreen that leave skin soft

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye Mask atÂ SigiSkin.com

Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye Mask

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any questions or comments about Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye Mask? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us atÂ questions@stylechicks.com

ABOUT THIS POST

Sigi Skin Pink Nectar Daily Eye MaskÂ was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Pondering Pomegranate: How Pomegranate Benefits Hair & Skin

January 5, 2020 · 4 Comments

How Pomegranate Helps Skin & Hair

Pomegranate is more than a tasty treat. Those juicy, jewel-like seeds are arils. Arils are packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins A, C, K and E plus folic acid. Pomegranates contains three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [1] Arils also hold a beautiful juicy lip stain of natural color.

Pomegranates is the “hostess with the mostess” polyphenol and antioxidant wise. It contains the most powerful type of antioxidant, a tannin called punicalagins. They actually help the body set up something of an antioxidant recycling system that clears toxins and renews cells. This increased microcirculation and cell renewal reduces new wrinkles and improves skin texture.

Topical skin Application

Rich in Vitamin C, pomegranate reduces skin roughness when regularly applied topically, The high water content is hydrating.

The polyphenols are antioxidants that protect skin cells from oxidative damage. Other antioxidants reduce inflammation ranging from puffiness to acne snd tackle oxidative damage like dark spots and sun damage.

Pomegranate prompts the skin cells to work overtime to produce collagen.

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

Pomegranate

Where does one find Pomegranate is skincare?

Pomegranate Sterols is a safe, natural pomegranate based skin care ingredient. It is made by pressing the arils to extract the juice, which is fractionated. It increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration. Testing shows Pomegranate Sterols holds double its weight in water.

Hair

Pomegranate seeds contain punicic acid. Punicic acid improves blood flow to the scalp and stimulates circulation. Pomegranate oil makes for a lovely scalp and hair massage oil. It smoothes frizz and conditions hair.

References

Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and Processing Mara I. Gil,â€ , Francisco A. TomÃ¡s-Barbern, , Betty Hess-Pierce, Deirdre M. Holcroft, and, and Adel A. Kader*,Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)

Hello Bright Eyes: EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum

December 9, 2019 · 17 Comments

EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum is gentle enough for even sensitive eyes but packs a powerful antioxidant punch. It depuffs eyes while treating signs of aging.

EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum uses organic and natural ingredients to brighten skin and reduce puffiness

Why It Is Special

A quick flick of this rollerball based serum takes care of morning undereye puffiness while reducing visible signs of aging. It has a unique combination of treating and soothing ingredients, many of them organic.

You will note there is no water on the ingredient label. Rather a fermented tea kombucha blend is used. Using a fermented tea/kombucha base to this product instead of water enhances its’ power instead of diluting it. Waterless beauty products tend to effect superior results.

Contains multiple organic ingredients that nourish while brightening the delicate eye area skin

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

Ingredient Profile

Packed with lots of natural goodness, Eyelight contains:

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants. It is 65 times stronger than Vitamin C in combating free radicals. It protects cells against oxidation or decay. It is moisturizing and has UV blocking properties.

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Grape Stem Cells

Grape stem cells reduce sun damage while calming skin. Grape stem cells nourishing to the skin and contain building blocks for collagen production.

Kombucha

Well known as a healthy anti-aging beverage, this natural probiotic has topical benefits as well. It reduces inflammation and evens the skin tone. Packed with Vitamin Bs, it reduces wrinkles and brightens the skin. (SIDE NOTE: There is no tell-tale Kombucha aroma to this product).

Seaweed

Seaweed is full of humectants and draws water to the skin. It contains Vitamin E and amino acids that help Seaweed plump fine wrinkles.

Green Tea

Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. [1] High in Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), green tea is a major player in skin health and appearance. EGCG is the potent antioxidant from green tea. It protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals that prematurely age skin. Research shows EGCG reactivates dying skin cells. This shows promise for repairing sun damage and scar healing. [2]

Green Tea

White Tea

White tea is exceptionally gentle yet powerful. It helps even the skin tone. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It can reduce redness and inflammation around the delicate eye area, even if caused by light eczema. White tea also contains EGCG, which enables the production of new cells in the epidermis [3]. It also contains phenols which strengthen collagen and uniquely, elastin. This gives skin a bouncy, younger look while delaying wrinkles.

Yerba Mate

Yerba mate

Skin-soothing and loaded with antioxidants. This vegetable tea-like drink contains active chemical compounds including skin nourishing Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, and B Complex. It has Calcium, Manganese, Â Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, plus fatty acids and Polyphenols. Together they nourish skin, promote collagen production, and reduce fine lines while brightening skin.

Pine Bark

Pine bark

Pine Bark improves skin hydration and elasticity while decreasing skin fatigue.

Hyaluronic acid

Holds moisture and helps other active ingredients penetrate the skin. Smooths and plumps wrinkles and fine lines.

Mallow

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

My EyeLight Serum experience

I use it before applying my eye cream. It is gentle but brightening. It does not sting even when my eyes are extra sensitive. It de-puffs my morning eyes but does not leave them feeling dry like some depuffing products can. My skin is smooth and dewy.

The rollerball is quick and distributes just the right amount of product. It dries down smooth, not at all tacky or sticky. Eye cream or makeup goes on top of the serum smoothly with no pilling.

ABOUT EMERGINC SCIENTIFIC ORGANICS

EmerginC Scientific Organics

EmerginC

An active, naturally formulated, paraben-free and result-oriented face and body line. Every EmerginC Scientific Organics item contains at least 70% organic ingredients.

Impressed by the quality of EmerginC? Us too. StyleChicks will be featuring other skincare goodies from the EmerginC range. Stay tuned!

WHERE to BUY IT

Find EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum at EmerginC

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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REFERENCES

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463
Journal of Pharmacol Exp Ther 2003 306: 29-34
Journal of Leukoc Biol. 2001; 69:719-726

ABOUT THIS POST

EmerginC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Vegan Clean & Hydrating: Sigi Skin Morning Glow Physical Sunscreen

October 28, 2019 · 28 Comments

Just because it isn’t Summer anymore doesn’t mean that you should stop wearing SPF. In fact, SPF is a 365 day a year commitment! Even if it is cloudy, damaging rays from the sun can harm your skin. If you hate the feel or finish of sunscreen, try a vegan sunscreen that behaves like a hydrating facial lotion: Sigi Skin Morning Glow Physical Sunscreen.

A lot of people don’t like the texture of sunscreen, but Morning Glow Physical Sunscreen from SigiSkin will change that. Not only does this thin, vegan formula fully absorb into the skin with no white aftercast, it also doubles as a potent daytime skincare treatment.

Ingredients

The formula contains Avocado and Acai Extracts, which contain Vitamin E and Fatty Acids to keep skin hydrated and supple.Â Avocado oil gives a nice bit of moisture to dry skin without making makeup run or leaving a greasy feel.

It also contains 4% Niacinamide, which works to moisturize and brighten skin. Niacinamide is excellent for undoing previous sun damage, so you will be both preventing future damage thanks to the SPF, as well as reversing skin aging caused by photodamage!

Avocado hydrates skin

Adenosine smoothes out wrinkles by energizing the surface cells of the skin. This helps them best performing their rejuvenating tasks. Ceramides protect the skin barrier and hold in moisture.

What it does NOT contain

All Sigi Skin products are formulated without:

parabens
dye
sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)
butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
DMDM Hydantoin
phthalates
polyunsaturated oils (PUFA)

also:

cruelty-free
airless packaging for product freshness

Our Sigi Skin Experience

We love how supple and silky our skin feels when we wear this amazing sunscreen! It feels luxurious and fresh, not greasy or chalky. It is lightweight enough for warm climates and hydrating enough for the cold weather that will soon be coming to the NorthEast! And it smells gorgeous!

It is a sunscreen that behaves like a moisturizer.

Enriched with hydrating avocado, this sunscreen absorbs like a face lotion with no chalky or sticky residue

about the Brand

Sigi Skin founder Xenia LOVED makeup.

She traveled the world attending makeup academies and learning techniques.

She found Korea to be a hotbed of skin innovation and technology. While in Korea, she discovered a different approach to beauty. It focused foremost on preparing the skin.

With this new mindset, she created a curated line of simple to use skincare essentials called Sigi Skin.

Sigi Skin believes makeup looks its best on good skin. They believe taking care of skin means makeup can enhance, not just mask or cover up. Less is more when skin already looks good.

Sigi Skin is new to the United States, and we absolutely love being able to protect our skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays at the same time that we are hydrating and refining our skin!

Stay tuned for news about other Sigi Skin products we love.

The Sigi Skin skincare range is clean, vegan, cruelty-free and amazingly effective

Where to Find It

Find Sigi Skin Morning Glow Physical Sunscreen at SigiSkin.com

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any questions or comments about Sigi Skin Morning Glow Physical Sunscreen? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at questions@stylechicks.com

About This Post

Sigi Skin Morning Glow Physical Sunscreen was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinion and experiences are 100% our own.