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Ingredient Overview: Mango for Skincare

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Mango and Mango Seed Butter is an ingredient that contains natural skin-enhancing nutrients, including copper for collagen and elastin production. Read about this skincare beauty superhero and find some of our favorite products that contain skin-loving Mango Seed Butter

Mango

Mango for Skincare

Mangifera Indica is Mango. Mango Seed Butter provides a long-lasting emollient. Rich in fatty acids, it is perfect to keep skin hydrated and dewy overnight.

Copper

Mango is high in copper. Copper builds Collagen, Elastin and increases Hyaluronic Acid production within the skin. While we focus a great deal on copper, elastin is what gives skin its’ youthful bounce.

Copper is rare within skincare products because copper extraction is costly. Copper is found in boutique brands such as Osmotics. Mango extract and Mango Seed Butter provide the benefits of copper at a generally more accessible price point.

Copper peptides promote collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production within the skin. All three are vital for skin firmness, but all three of these components decrease with age. Few skin products build Elastin like copper. Elastin is a necessary part of younger, resilient skin with less sagging. Elastin gives skin its’ youthful springy and bouncy quality.

Copper peptides also remove damaged collagen. [1]

For best results, Copper should be paired with supporting ingredients. These include Peptides, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinoids. [2]

Vitamin-Rich

Mango Seed Butter also contains Vitamins C, A, E, K, and B6. These refine the skin and fade discoloration, while protecting against environmental stressors.

  • Vitamin C to reduce fine lines, quell acne, and reverse photodamage
  • Vitamin A to refine the skin texture
  • Vitamin E to soften the skin
  • Vitamin K to reduce redness
  • Vitamin B6 to strength the skin

Omega Fatty Acids

Mango is rich in oleic acid, better known as Omega-9 acid. It provides long-lasting moisture.

Featured Products With Mango

We’ve featured several Mango and Mango Seed Butter beauty and skincare products. Here are some of our favorites:

Cosmetics

Caley Cosmetics Beach Babe Cream-to-Glow

Caley Cosmetics Beach Babe Cream-to-Glow is a buildable blush and contour containing mango and probiotics for healthier skin. Not bad for a easy to use makeup duo! The color is buildable and not at all too orange or fake spray tan color.

Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural lipstick

Caley Color Wave Natural Lipsticks deliver skincare serum quality ingredients and vibrant color payout with a smooth finish. It has an exceptionally smooth application, even on very chapped, dry lips.

Mango keeps lips hydrated while Copper promotes collagen and elastin to keep lipskin smooth and plump.

Celebrate National Lipstick Day with Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural Lipstick

 

Pinch Of Color Lipstick

Pinch of Colour Matte Velvet Waterless Lip Colour has long-lasting coverage and a rich dimension to it’s a glam finish. Plus it is packed with lip-loving hydrating ingredients such as Jojoba, Mango Seed, and Rosehip oils.

Notably, Pinch of Colour Matte Velvet Waterless Lip Colour is vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free. It is also Water-free. Waterless beauty is not only socially conscious, but it makes for a higher quality end product.

National Lipstick Day Picks Pinch of Colour Matte Velvet Waterless Lip Colour

Skincare

GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel

Wake up with glowing skin with this Overnight Glow Peel. This once a week treat is chock full of skin-friendly ingredients including mango. The peeling is gentle without irritation.

GOOPGLOW 15% Glycolic Acid Overnight Glow Peel

Le Vesque CBD Skincare

Aging, Dry & Damaged Skin Salvation Le Vesque CBD Luxe Skin Cream

 

Haircare

Strawberry Leopard

Hair dye can be so drying to the hair, especially in bright and pastel colors like blue, pink, and purple. Strawberry Leopard is a demi-vegan formulation that is gentle to the hair because it contains ingredients like Mango Seed Extract to keep hair soft despite bleaching and coloring.

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Demi-Permanent in Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Vegan Demi-Permanent in Loyal Blue

Strawberry Leopard Haircolor

References

  1. Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:648108. doi:10.1155/2015/648108
  2. A.A, Abdulghani & A, Sherr & S, Shirin & G, Solodkina & Morales Tapia, E & B, Wolf & A.B, Gottlieb. (1998). Effects of topical creams containing vitamin C, a copper-binding peptide cream and melatonin compared with tretinoin on the ultrastructure of normal skin – A pilot clinical, histologic, and ultrastructural study. Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes. 1. 136-141. 10.1016/S1088-3371(98)00011-4.

Science of Skincare: Favorite Products Featuring Rosehip Seed Oil

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This Science of Skincare series touts the benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil for skin and hair. To read more about the benefits of Rosehip Oil, see Part one of this series: The Science of Skincare: Rosehip Seed Oil

Our Favorite Rosehip Products

Want to get rosehip benefits in your skin and hair care? Check out some of our favorite formulations featuring Rosehip Seed Oil.

Earth Wise Beauty

We are VERY excited to tell you about this amazing organic skincare line. Not only are the product ingredients beautiful and exotic, but the products are fantastic for sensitive skin. The ingredient list is absolutely amazing inclusions and each delivers high performance in potent, healing Earth Wise products:

Earth Wise Ruby Face Oil

EarthWise Ruby Face Oil is an amazing multi-tasker with rosehip oil in its’ jaw-dropping beauty lineup.

This lightweight daytime face oil can be used alone or combined with other products. It blends with their unique Farizad’s Veil Sun Reflector, a multitasking powder booster to mix with oils and balms.

EarthWise Passion Eye Serum

This organic eye cream boasts zero boring ingredients. It includes amaranth oil, passionfruit oil, seabuckthorn berry CO2 extract, murumuru butter, and of course, Rosehip Seed Oil. Earthwise Passion Eye Serum deeply hydrates the delicate eye area skin.

Earthwise Passion Eye Serum

Earthwise Passion Eye Serum

Jeffrey James Botanicals

Jeffrey James Botanicals is a luxury organic line that uses amazing ingredients for face and body skincare. These products truly deliver.  Rosehip Seed Oil appears in several products in the range. This makes sense as Jeffrey James Botanicals focuses on quality ingredients that hydrate skin.

Rosehip Oil is amongst the ingredients in Jeffrey James Botanicals The Mask. This delicious smelling, anti-aging whipped raspberry mud refines and hydrates skin while gently exfoliating with glycolic.

The Mask has a lovely texture and smooth feel on the skin

The Mask has a lovely texture and smooth feel on the skin

 

 

Volto Urbano

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil is a lightweight, restorative, go-to oil packed with skin-enhancing goodness. Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil is a lightweight, restorative, go-to oil packed with skin-enhancing goodness.

See more about Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil

ROIL

ROIL Private Collection

ROIL is a luxury line of hair and body care. It uses custom-crafted concoctions of organically farmed oils including Rosehip Oil.  Find more ROIL details and coverage here.

ROIL Body Lotion

ROIL

Pinch of Colour

Pinch of Colour is a waterless skincare and makeup line. Each has natural nourishing ingredients. Rosehip Seed Oil can be found in Pinch of Colour Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil, and Matte Velvet Waterless Lip Colour.

Healthy Lips Waterless Lip Oil is a glossy lip stain in a tube that behaves like an intensively hydrating lip treatment.

Epionce

Epionce Renewal Facial Cream is a medical-grade botanical-based skin cream using beeswax for skin barrier care and rosehip seed oil for anti-aging.

Epionce Renewal Facial Cream

Epionce Renewal Facial Cream

Rosehip Seed Oil is used in several Epionce products, stay tuned for more about the Epionce product range next week!

 

Other Notable Rosehip Formulations

Kat Burki

Two of our current skin obsessions that we never want to be without. Skin feels soft and looks marvelous. Watch for our upcoming full coverage on these two stellar rosehip products.

Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Cream

Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Cream Is a fast-absorbing, waterless eye serum packed with skin-restoring organic goodness to plump and treat the delicate eye area skin without irritation.

Kat Burki Rose Hip Revitalizing Face Serum

Kat Burki Rose Hip Revitalizing Face Serum is a dense cream that is warmed between the fingers, creme de La Mer style. It makes skin glow.

Also:

I-Lublin Anti-Wrinkle is an impressive collagen-building trifecta of rosehips, Goji, and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 is a peptide that stimulates collagen production. It is found to be very similar to the effects of Renova.

Keeva Organics Acne Treatment Cream with Tea Tree Oil. Rosehip Seed Oil is a supporting player to Tea Tree in this acne-reducing formulation. Rosehip soothes inflammation and reduces Tea Tree Oil irritation.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Rosehip Oil or these rosehip oil products? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Know a rosehip seed oil product that should be on this list? Tell us!

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The Science of Skincare: Rosehip Seed Oil

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Rosehip Seed Oil is an ingredient we may take for granted, but rosehip oil gets things done. Organic rosehip oil is a beauty superhero. We’ve recently featured it in shampoos, skin, and body treatments. Let’s examine the research on this beauty powerhouse. Plus, see some of our favorite products that use Rosehip Seed Oil.

What is Rosehip Seed Oil?

Rosehip Seed Oil is also known as Rosa Canina Seed Oil.  It comes from the fruit and seeds of the rosa canina rose bush. The fruit and seeds are packed with nutrients.

Rosehip Seed Oil is both a treating and a hydrating ingredient. It offers the benefits of Vitamin C and Retinol serums (Vitamin A). It refines texture and lightens dark spots but without the skin irritation associated with the aforementioned actives.

When unrefined, Rosehip Oil retains more of the benefits. It also carries a heavy scent. Refined Rosehip oil has far less scent but fewer benefits. Cold-pressed Rosehip oil retains maximum benefits.

 

Rosehip Research RoundUp: What Rosehip Oil Does

Rich in nutrients and vitamins, Rosehip Seed Oil addresses multiple skin concerns at once.

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

 

Reduce Wrinkles, Keep Skin Hydrated

Rose Hip oil retains moisture in the skin cells. Vitamins E and C work synergistically to keep skin hydrated during rejuvenation. This hydration reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. [1]

Skin That Glows, Dry Skin Relief

Rosehip oil has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 makes skin glow, as well as soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [2] It is also useful to soothe the skin from any irritation. I find it works well on acne scars and rougher skin areas.

Cold Pressed Rosehip Oil retains linoleic acid. Linoleic acid (Vitamin F) is an omega-6 fatty acid with skin barrier-strengthening, healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.  It is the predominant fat in skin cells. This forms a lipid barrier that holds moisture in skin cells, which keeps skin at optimal hydration levels.

Collagen Enhancing

Rosehip oil is collagen enhancing and preserving. It contains Vitamins A and C for collagen production.

Rosehip has one hundred times more C than an orange. Studies show topical Vitamin C application creates meaningful anti-aging change wRosehips contain vitamin Cithin 60 days. Improvements were seen in all ages groups and were notable for improvement to the thickness of the epidermis and dermis. [3] Rosehip oil delivers potent Vitamin C without the irritation found in many topical Cs.

Rosehip oil also inhibits MMP-1, an enzyme that breaks down collagen within the body. [4]

Antioxidant

Rosehip Oil contains powerful antioxidants to remove toxins and improve skin texture. Visible results can be seen especially quickly on sun-damaged skin.

Redness, Rosacea & Skin Tone

Rosehip oil has retinoic acid. This clears red marks, uneven skin tone and even helps rosacea.

Hair & Scalp Health

Healthy scalps grow healthy hair, Rosehip oil balances oil production for clearer scalp skin. Vitamin E keeps brittle hair hydrated. Rosehip oil combined with a carrier oil makes for a wonderful scalp massage.

 

Favorite Products With Rosehip Seed Oil

We have featured or will soon profile several of our favorite skin and hair care products that use Rosehip Seed Oil.

Earth Wise Ruby Face Oil Golden Oil

Earth Wise Ruby Face Oil Golden Oil contains Rosehip Seed Oil

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Rosehip Oil? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Know a rosehip seed oil product that should be on this list? Tell us!

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References

  1. Phetcharat, L et al. “The effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticity.” Clinical interventions in aging vol. 10 1849-56. 19 Nov. 2015, doi:10.2147/CIA.S90092
  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. Crisan D, Roman I, Crisan M, Scharffetter-Kochanek K, Badea R. “The role of vitamin C in pushing back the boundaries of skin aging: an ultrasonographic approach. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2015;8:463″ 470. Published 2015 Sep 2. doi:10.2147/CCID.S84903
  4. Phetcharat, The effectiveness, Clinical

 

Science of Skincare: The GroundBreaking Collagen & Skin Elasticity Study For Ninja Level Anti-Aging

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Amongst the countless skincare products and procedures out there, what REALLY restores collagen? A recent study revealed facts that may alter what products you use in the fight against dull, aging skin.

The Collagen Conundrum

There are many collagen types in our body. Each collagen type has a function. Effective anti-aging skincare is not just restoring some form of collagen on areas of visible aging. It requires producing the right kind of collagen in the right place. This gives skin resilience and elasticity. Tricky, right?

We knew the deeper the skin can be stimulated to produce new collagen, the less facial sagging there will be.  That’s still true, but now there is more intel.

The Super Science-y Skin Study

A groundbreaking skin study revealed the composition of live young and aging skin.  It looked at the baby collagen in the skin. It noted the changes in elasticity with age in the twenties, thirties, and forties.

Special technology imaged the internal elasticity of the skin. It noted the concentration of the individual collagen fibers. They located which ones made skin elastic, taut and youthful. The location and impact of these concentrated collagen clusters were new information.

“The team also studied how the variations in skin elasticity in the papillary dermis would change the look of the skin and discovered that the skin surface of females without any signs of variations in elasticity was more likely to be smooth, whereas that of females with decreased elasticity looked slightly rough” [1]

The Result

The result? Now we know exactly WHERE we need to restore collagen. And we know which type of collagen rejuvenates skin and keeps it “springy”

“The team has found out that type III collagen is abundant in the areas with healthy skin elasticity in the uppermost layer of the dermis, but it decreases in the parts where the skin elasticity has deteriorated. This suggests that the decrease in type III collagen triggers the decrease in skin elasticity” [2]

In sum: what makes skin healthy, elastic and vibrant is collagen III within the dermal cells of the papillary dermis skin layer.

And the study identified the exact ingredient to accomplish the task. It is an ingredient that appears in skincare brands like Shiseido and Tatcha. It is also a natural ingredient that can be organically farmed. It’s Watercress. Yep, Watercress.

Watercress helps makes Type Collagen III in dermal cells

Watercress helps makes Type Collagen III in dermal cells

what to do About It

Henceforth, beauty buddies, we tackle anti-aging with the precision of a vapid ninja.

We‘re featuring select products using Watercress to best advantage to precisely target Collagen III production in the proper dermal cells.

And there are some great skin products in this lineup, including an all-natural Beauty Superfood oil with a Watercress base.

 

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. Ibid

 

Skincare with Copper: Beauty Buzzword or Beneficial Must-Have?

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Copper in Skincare:
Does it Work?

Copper is one of the recent beauty buzzwords increasingly appearing within skincare. Skin care products with copper are generally on the pricer end of the spectrum. It all sounds promising, but what does research say about copper in skincare?

Copper is available in some foods, supplement form and topically within skin creams and serums.

How Copper Benefits Skin and Hair

Copper peptides promote collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production within the skin. All three are vital for skin firmness, texture, radiance, and appearance. But all three of these components decrease with age. Elastin is especially difficult to replace. Few skin products build Elastin like copper. Elastin is a necessary part of younger, resilient skin with less sagging. Elastin gives skin its youthful springy and bouncy quality. Elastin is crucial to achieve young-looking skin because it reduces sagging and wrinkles.

Copper peptides also remove damaged collagen. [1]

Copper is useful for hair growth. Copper is used in both hair supplements and topical scalp applications. Copper increases the size of shrunken hair follicles. It stops hair thinning and often reduces premature graying.

Why copper products are expensive

The copper extraction process is costly and produces little skincare-quality copper. A product requires a certain amount of copper to make a meaningful difference. It won’t be the first listing of the ingredient list, but it can’t be effective if it is the last ingredient of a long list.

For best results, Copper should be paired with supporting ingredients. These include Peptides, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinoids. [2]

Recommended Products With Copper

Some products featuring copper which we find effective include:

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Blue Copper 5 line features copper in both their skin care and hair care range. We love the attention Osmotics gives to copper-supporting ingredients like Vitamin C and other key ingredients to get the most bang for your beauty buck.

When it comes to proper copper delivery for beauty benefits, Osmotics Cosmeceuticals is the real deal.

Osmotics Firming Eye Complex contains Blue Copper 5, a potent copper peptide to firm eye skin

Osmotics Firming Eye Complex contains Blue Copper 5, a potent copper peptide to firm eye skin

Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress. Watercress is an antioxidant containing Copper. [3] Watercress Eye Gel is an exceptionally gentle yet highly effective eye serum with quality, natural ingredients.

Watercress Eye Gel contains arnica and caffeine

Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress with copper

Naturally Copper-rich Ingredients

Konjac Root contains copper amongst its’ many nutrients, as well as Vitamin C. Since copper works so well with C, Konjac Root is a great active ingredient in skincare. Meanwhile, it holds water in skin.

One Konjac Root product we love is Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum, it contains all the actives that work well with copper.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum contains copper rich Konjac Root.

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum contains copper rich Konjac Root.

Moringa Oil contains copper. Lightweight and non-comdegenic, it is suitable for use on both hair and skin.

SuperNatural Body Glo Body Oil with Bergamot contains copper-rich Moringa Oil along with several other amazing oils to nourish and soften skin.

How to Fix Dry Skin Organically: SuperNatural Body Glō Body Oil with Bergamot

Mango

Mango Seed Extract is rich in copper

Mango Seed Extract is high in copper. It is used in skincare and some natural cosmetics.

One we love is Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural lipstick. Copper keeps lips smooth and plump.

Celebrate National Lipstick Day with Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural Lipstick

 

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Know a good skin or hair care product that contains copper? Tell us!

Have any questions or comments about copper in skincare? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

References

  1. Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:648108. doi:10.1155/2015/648108
  2. A.A, Abdulghani & A, Sherr & S, Shirin & G, Solodkina & Morales Tapia, E & B, Wolf & A.B, Gottlieb. (1998). Effects of topical creams containing vitamin C, a copper-binding peptide cream and melatonin compared with tretinoin on the ultrastructure of normal skin – A pilot clinical, histologic, and ultrastructural study. Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes. 1. 136-141. 10.1016/S1088-3371(98)00011-4.
  3. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392-399

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