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Stainky’s Purifying Bar Soap

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For many of us, clean beauty often extends to all the products we use on our skin – face and body.  Yet natural deodorants are often underwhelming.  Stainky’s provides a natural way to enhance the efficacy of your natural deodorant by improving the biome (pH) of the armpit skin. 

Part of this range is the Stainky’s Purifying Bar Soap which contains Peppermint, charcoal and salt along with other soothing ingredients to deliver a superior, natural cleanse. We investigated the ingredients and tried it for ourselves. Take a look and see what we found!

Stainky's Soap
Stainky's Peppermint + Charcoal + Salt Purifying Bar Soap

What is Stainky’s Purifying Bar Soap

Stainkys’ line a line of natural products which address the source of odor naturally. It also makes for healthier and more attractive armpit skin, lightening discoloration and removing rough, dry skin texture.   

Use this soap before applying their Pit Prep. Pit Prep adjusts armpit pH to eliminate the source of body odor. 

Why It Is Special

When combined with their signature “Pit Prep” spray, this soap is like a power level up that enables your natural deodorant to work its’ best.  It’s combination of ingredients cleanses without causing skin irritation because of glycerin-retaining, soothing ingredients. 

Serious skincare with a spa like, minty scent

Key Ingredients

Activated Charcoal Powder

A form of charcoal carbon, in powder form. While not abrasive or directly drying, activated charcoal is highly absorbent.

Activated charcoal draws bacteria havens such as sweat, dry skin flakes, and debris out of the skin.

 

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is moisturizing. It is also anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Coconut Oil penetrates deeper than other oils. It exfoliates dry flaky skin and reveals smooth skin.

Black Salt

Black salt is a dark brown-pink to purple volcanic rock salt from the Himalayan region. Rich in mineral content, it gently exfoliates and purifies, removing excess oil and dead skin debris.

 

 

 

Safflower Oil

Safflower Oil is high in Omegas 3, 6 and 9. It hydrates dry skin, soothes irritation and enhances skin texture and appearance. It tightens and brightens the skin.

 

Organic Shea Butter

Shea Butter comes from the Shea Nut.

Shea Butter treats dark scars. Shea can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture, even on deep burns.

 

 

Sunflower Oil

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

Rosemary Oil & Extract

Rosemary Extract combats dry skin. It naturally protects skin from free radicals. It also has natural antiseptic properties and is a gentle exfoliant for dead skin flakes.

Rosemary is soothing and helps reduce puffiness and lightens dark spots. It is stimulating and promotes better blood circulation to deliver the nutrients necessary to build collagen, elastin and to encourage scar repair.

It also adds a lovely and invigorating scent to lend a spa-like vibe to armpit skin maintainence.

Peppermint

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A combination of charcoal and salt to cleanse, plus rosemary and peppermint

The Experience

This gives an exceptionally clean feel and scent to the skin without being harsh. 

Despite the robust cleansing ingredients, it doesn’t sting or irritate the skin. It exfoliates dry skin and debris, where bacteria tends to hide.  Even with regularly use, there is no stinging or irritation to the skin. Skin is smoother, with less of a bumpy, rough surface. Dry skin flakes are whisked away to keep skin in optimal, clean shape.

There is a fresh mint and rosemary scent, but it is not overwhelming. 

The glycerin rich ingredients lend towards this being a “moist” bar that will not fully dry between uses. I keep my soap on a soap dish to allow it to dry out after each use. 

 

 

This soap combines charcoal, salt and peppermint for a fresh scent and clean skin!

The Results

After two weeks of regular use, I really am impressed with the results! I have experienced no irritation from the soap or when applying my deodorant after. 

While the soap can be used alone, the best benefits come from pairing this soap with Pit Prep. 

Stayed tuned for our experiences with Stainky’s Pit Prep in an upcoming review. 

 

 

Where to Buy It

Find Stainky’s Purifying Bar Soap at Stankys.com
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Waterless Beauty: Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Cream

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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. It is a small bottle with a big impact because its’ waterless formulation affords maximum absorption of the actives.

Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Serum

Why Waterless Beauty

Waterless Beauty refers to when a skincare product formulation does not contain water.

Water is typically the first ingredient seen on product ingredient lists, sometimes comprising more than half of the product volume. Instead of water, Waterless Beauty uses oils, ferments, butters and oil-soluble active ingredients.

There are no unnecessary fillers such as water, silicone, and alcohol in any Kat Burki product.

The KB5 Complex

Kat Burki uses their patented KB5™ formula base instead of water. Instead of actives being diluted, the pure active ingredients work at full force with KB5™.

KB5 Complex is five cold-processed extract essences. Together they create the proprietary KB5 Complex, a trademarked signature blend that replaces the water in all Kat Burki formulas. This makes highly concentrated, pure, eco-conscious formulations. And they are also remarkably effective.

Lets take a closer look at this formulation:

Key Ingredients

KB5™ Complex is made with:

ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT (ARNICA)

Gota Kola Skincare Benefits
Centella Asiatica AKA Gota Kola improves skin elasticity for firmer skin

Arnica flower is a natural anti-inflammatory. It reduces puffiness without causing dryness or dehydration around the delicate eye skin. It also decreases bruising and inflammation. Arnica promotes healing and reduces swelling.

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

Calendula flower promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (GOTU KOLA)

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) improves elasticity and reduces sagging. It boosts antioxidant activity, strengthens the skin and increases blood circulation. [1]

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA EXTRACT (CHAMOMILE)

Chamomile is an antioxidant with potent skin-soothing action. [2] 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. [3] Meanwhile, The apigenin in Chamomile protects the skin barrier. [4].

Chamomile

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACT (LAVENDER)

Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin. The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth.

This is combined with:

Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (ORGANIC ALOE)

Aloe Leaf Juice has an enzyme that repairs skin cells, soothes and heals the skin. It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes.

This skin food heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth. It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL

Organic Rosehip seed oil has amazing skin rejuvenation benefits. 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. [5]

Rosehip provides excellent skin rejuvenation
Rosehip provides excellent skin rejuvenation

STAY-C

Stay-C is a type of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate which is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is activated only upon absorption. Stable C is more power with less irritation than other Cs which makes it ideal for treating orbital area discoloration, photo damage and wrinkles.

NIACINAMIDE

Niacinamide is Vitamin B3. It addresses many skin issues.

Niacinamide is a very good addition to an anti-aging regimen because it promotes collagen, addresses a loss of elasticity and reduces redness. It fades acne scars and brightens the skin. [6] It reduces the inflammation of rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions [7] It inhibits melanin production in hyperpigmentation. [8]

Niacinamide reduces the impact of environmental damage because it improves skin’s barrier and Ceramide levels [9].

DMAE

Dimethylaminoethanol or DMAE, topical DMAE firms and tightens the appearance of the skin. It has short-term and long-range skin tightening effects.

VITAMIN E

Sweet Almond ingredient overview
Sweet Almond

this formula contains two kinds of vitamin E: TOCOPHERYL ACETATE and TOCOPHEROL. Vitamin E softens the skin and makes it more pliable.  

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL

Sweet almond oil contains vitamins A, B, D, and E and has the ability to gently lighten dark under eye circles.

PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B-5)

Panthenol is an emollient moisturizer which soothes the skin.

Panthenol is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and is a provitamin of B5. 

Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil

Panthenol is believed to promote cell regeneration. It is a humectant that fosters skin healing.

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

Rosemary Extract is soothing and helps reduce puffiness and lightens dark spots.

Rosemary Extract combats dry skin. It naturally protects skin from sun damage and free radicals.

It also has natural antiseptic properties and is a gentle exfoliant for dead skin flakes.

Rosemary Extract is soothing and helps reduce puffiness and lightens dark spots. It is stimulating and promotes better blood circulation to deliver the nutrients necessary to build collagen, elastin and to encourage scar repair.

RETINOL

Retinol is a staple in skincare, Retinol is a vitamin A derivative found in many skincare creams. It refines the skin’s texture by causing rapid cell turnover and softens wrinkles.

The Experience

Lightly tap – do not rub – this rich cream around the delicate eye area skin. Despite some powerful actives such as retinol and Vitamin C, it is luxe and soothing, so skin does not feel dry, tight or irritated.

The scent of Rosehips is pleasant but present. I prefer scentless products around the orbital area, but was lulled into making this product an exception.

The cream feel luxe yet surprisingly absorbs very well into the my skin. There is no residue left on the skin. This is a benefit of the waterless KB5 base – it enables actives to do their best work and get deep into the skin.

This makes quick work of smoothing fine lines and evening the skin tone.

Where to Shop It

Find Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Serum at KatBurki.com and Saks Fifth Ave

More Kat Burki Products We Love

The Kat Burki range is a stellar lineup! Here are some of our favorites:

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is just three powerful oils: Tamanu, Kukui Nut, and Raspberry. Together they provide a non-irritating treatment that rejuvenates the skin. Ideal for winter weather. Read our full review in the article “Raspberries to the Rescue Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil“

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.

KAT BURKI Micro Firming wand

References

  1. Gohil, Kashmira J et al. “Pharmacological Review on Centella asiatica: A Potential Herbal Cure-all.” Indian journal of pharmaceutical sciences vol. 72,5 (2010): 546-56. doi:10.4103/0250-474X.78519
  2. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 404
  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. Mitsuishi, T. , Shimoda, T. , Mitsui, Y. , Kuriyama, Y. and Kawana, S. (2004), The effects of topical application of phytonadione, retinol and vitamins C and E on infraorbital dark circles and wrinkles of the lower eyelids. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3: 73-75. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00070.x
  6. 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.
  7. Niren NM, Pharmacologic doses of nicotinamide in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: a review. Cutis. 2006 Jan;77(1 Suppl):11-6.
  8. Josefina Navarrete-Sol, “A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial of Niacinamide 4% versus Hydroquinone 4% in the Treatment of Melasma”, Clinical Study Volume 2011 |Article ID 379173
  9. Tanno, O. , et al “Nicotinamide increases biosynthesis of ceramides as well as other stratum corneum lipids to improve the epidermal permeability barrier.”Br J Dermatol.2000 Sep;143(3):524-31.
  10. Mitsuishi, T. , Shimoda, T. , Mitsui, Y. , Kuriyama, Y. and Kawana, S. (2004), The effects of topical application of phytonadione, retinol and vitamins C and E on infraorbital dark circles and wrinkles of the lower eyelids. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3: 73-75. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00070.x

Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel

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Aloe Vera is well known in folk remedy. Research shows it has a powerful biochemistry[1] supporting many skincare and hair care uses, including collagen synthesis. But not all Aloe Vera products are free of unwanted additives. We like Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel. It is a pure Aloe Vera leaf juice free of added coloring or fragrance. It is completely unscented.

Read about the benefits of Aloe Vera and our experience with Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel.

About Aloe Vera 

Aloe Vera gel comes from the inner leaves of the Aloe Vera plant.

You may use Aloe Vera gel for minor burns, bug bites, sunburn and scrapes. Aloe Vera plants were a staple in many Grandma’s kitchens as a go-to fix for multiple skin problems.

Aloe Vera is also a versatile natural ingredient with both hair and skin benefits. It can be applied alone, or added to a DIY skin or hair treatment.  

Why Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel is Special

NO UNNECESSARY ADDITIVES

We like Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel 100% Pure & Natural Gel because it is a pure Aloe Vera leaf juice that is free of added coloring or fragrance. 

A lack of excess additives, coloring, fragrance or fillers greatly reduces the chance of skin irritation or reactions.[2]

Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel has no added color or fragrance. It is clear and pure
UNSCENTED

Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel has ZERO scent. It smells like nothing.

For those of us who desire unscented products, it is difficult to find a pure Aloe Vera product without scent. Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel has no added fragrance. We detect none of the natural allium/onion scent found in fresh aloe vera gel straight from the leaf.

ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN E

This Aloe Vera formulation also contains Tocopheryl Acetate, a stable form of VITAMIN E used in skincare. Vitamin E is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. It also softens damaged skin to make it pliable.

RESIDUE-FREE ABSORPTION

There is no sticky residue to the Aloe. It contains carbomer, a safe texturizer that enables product absorption. There is practically no dry-down time.

MADE IN THE USA

Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel is made in the USA.

It comes in a 2-ounce travel size (1, 3 or 6 pack) and a 32 ounce size bottle. We tried the travel size 3-pack.

Aloe Vera Benefits 

Aloe Vera can get things done! Use it as a shaving cream, treat razor burns and bumps, and as an all around moisturizer.

Aloe Vera Benefits for Skin 

Aloe Vera is a base for many clean and natural skincare products, and for good reason.

Aloe Vera feeds the skin with essential nutrients and makes skin smooth, hydrated, and soft. This skin “food” heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth.

It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains:

  • Vitamins A, C, B, and E, (all anti-oxidants) folic acid, and choline
  • minerals like collagen III-enhancing copper
  • 8 enzymes, including Bradykinase to reduce inflammation[3]
  • Amino Acids and fatty acids to hydrate the skin without oil.

Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs skin cells. This helps soothe and heal:

  • minor burns
  • scrapes
  • sunburn and excess sun exposure[4]
  • razor burn
  • dry, flaky skin

It provides anti-inflammatory[5] and anti-bacterial properties.

Aloe Vera contributes to collagen regeneration which is helpful in wound healing. [6]

Aloe Vera Benefits for Hair

Research on Aloe Vera applications within hair care includes benefits for the scalp and the hair lengths.

SCALP BENEFITS

A healthy scalp means optimal hair growth.

Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs dead skin cells on the scalp to help hair grow strong. This helps treat or reduce scalp conditions impacting hair growth such as:

  • dandruff
  • dry scalp
  • seborrheic dermatitis[7]
  • psoriasis[8]

HAIR LENGTHS

The hair length and the ends lose moisture over time. Aloe Vera feeds the hair with essential nutrients and B5 and amino acids make hair smooth, hydrated, soft, and shiny!

TIP: Aloe Vera makes a great conditioner for eyebrows! Combine Aloe with a drop of Castor or Almond Oil and brush onto eyebrows with a spoolie!

The Eden Dews Experience

We like the convenient travel size bottle size and its’ easy to use dispenser top design to keep the product fresh.

  • Scent: None
  • Color: None, clear
  • Consistency: It is a lightweight texture
  • Dry-down: non-oily, absorbs well. It is not at all tacky even during dry-down.
  • Residue: No chalky residue, not sticky or tacky.

RESULTS

The feel on my skin is moist and hydrated skin, not the feel of product, very natural. Notably, unlike some aloe formulations, it does not sting or burn on my sensitive skin.

I love an unscented aloe vera formulation because it absorbs better than fresh aloe and smells better than aloe vera gel fresh from the leaf!

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Where to Shop It

Find Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQSRDL8R

Lightweight, thin consistency is easy to spread with no stickiness

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any questions or comments about Eden Dews Aloe Vera?

Email us or comment below and we will do our best to answer them!

References

  1. Davis, Robert H. Aloe vera: A scientific approach. Vantage Press, 1997.
  2. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2019 pages 1-42
  3. Atherton P. The essential Aloe vera: The actions and the evidence. 2nd ed 1997
  4. Byeon SW, Pelley RP, Ullrich SE, Waller TA, Bucana CD, Strickland FM. Aloe barbadensis extracts reduce the production of interleukin-10 after exposure to ultraviolet radiation. J Invest Dermatol. 1998 May;110(5):811-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.1998.00181.x.
  5. Hutter JA, Salmon M, Stavinoha WB, Satsangi N, Williams RF, Streeper RT, et al. Anti-inflammatory C-glucosyl chromone from Aloe barbadensis. J Nat Prod. 1996;59:541–3.
  6. Chithra P, Sajithlal GB, Chandrakasan G. Influence of Aloe vera on collagen characteristics in healing dermal wounds in rats. Mol Cell Biochem. 1998 Apr;181(1-2):71-6. doi: 10.1023/a:1006813510959. PMID: 9562243.
  7. Vardy AD, Cohen AD, Tchetov T. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Aloe vera (A. barbadensis) emulsion in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. J Derm Treatment. 1999;10:7–11.
  8. Syed TA, Ahmad SA, Holt AH, Ahmad SH, Afzal M. Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: A placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Trop Med Int Health. 1996;1:505–9.

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Ingredient Overview: Saccharomyces Ferment

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Probiotics and Postbiotics are trending in skincare. One skincare ingredient that is gaining traction is Saccharomyces Ferment. Find out how this ingredient can level up your skincare routine, and some of our favorite products containing this yeast ferment.

What is Saccharomyces Ferment

Saccharomyces Ferment is a probiotic yeast obtained by fermentation. It is considered a postbiotic. [1]

A moisturizing, skin- soothing, nutrient rich yeast ferment that stimulates cell renewal with amino acids and peptides. It is well tolerated even by sensitive skin types.

What is Saccharomyces Ferment in skincare
What is Saccharomyces Ferment in skincare

Why is Fermentation Useful?

Fermentation increases nutrient density like a skincare ingredient “power level up”. 

In Saccharomyces Ferment, it adds nutrients to a formulation as it produces amino acids and peptides. Amino acids and peptides can be easily absorbed by the skin to promote collagen synthesis and nourish our skin cells.

The beta-glucan in Saccharomyces Ferment enhances its’ ability to provide a buffer for potent actives within a formulation.

It increases oxygen flow to skin cells. The better the oxygen flow and consumption, the better vital skin components such as collagen and elastin are maintained.

Saccharomyces lysate extract is believed to neutralize toxins such as trace heavy metals and pesticides. [2]

Products We Love Containing Saccharomyces Ferment

Saccharomyces Ferment is popular in K-Beauty skincare brands. It is also seen in some Estee Lauder, Origins, and Clinique products.

Here are a few products we recommend:

HaruHaru Wonder Honey Green Brilliant Cream

HaruHaru Wonder Honey Green Brilliant Cream is a lightweight gel texture lotion with a host of stellar ingredients which together promote collagen synthesis.

Fermented ingredients such as fermented green tea and Saccharomyces Ferment both protect the skin and rejuvenate. These ferments enable better ingredient absorption as they break down ingredient molecules into smaller molecules easier for the skin to absorb.

It is a generously-sized product with 95% natural origin ingredients, including the highly effective Camellia Japonica is also known as Japanese Camellia or tsubaki.  It is the authentic Japanese Camellia seen in brands like Tatcha and SK-II.

Read our full review here

A lightweight lotion with serious benefits
A lightweight lotion with serious benefits

Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner

This go-to toner gently brightens the skin with niacinamide, arbutin and licorce root, hydrates with and delivers a hydrating boost from its’ hyaluronic acid and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate.

Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner review coming soon! Stay tuned!

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist can be mistaken for an overly dramatic setting spray, when it really is a skin treatment on the go.

It contains more than a dozen treating actives that are considered the “star” ingredient all on their own. These ingredients include Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, licorice root, rice germ oil, red algae ginseng, royal jelly extract, and Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, and of course, saccharomyces ferment.

If you refresh your makeup during the day with a water spray and a Beauty Blender, Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist can really up your dewy skin game while protecting its’ exposome.

This product is most often used by skincare devotees.

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist contains SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE

Summary of Saccharomyces Ferment Ingredient Overview

Saccharomyces Ferment undergoes a fermentation process that adds potency to the base ingredient. It adds nutrients to a formulation as it produces amino acids and peptides.

Ferments in general enable better ingredient absorption as they break down ingredient molecules into smaller molecules easier for the skin to absorb. It enables formulation absorption within the skin to maximize results.

Did you find this article Ingredient Overview: Saccharomyces Ferment useful? Then you may enjoy other reading other Ingredient Overviews about ingredients often used in clean beauty such as:

References

  1. British Journal of Dermatology, May 2019, ePublication
  2. Lukic J, Chen V, Strahinic I, et al. Probiotics or pro-healers: the role of beneficial bacteria in tissue repair. Wound Repair Regen. 2017;25(6):912-922. doi:10.1111/wrr.12607

Original Sleek Tightening Cream

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Sagging skin changes the structure of the face. One may no longer look or feel like themselves. Original Sleek Tightening Cream contains natural ingredients demonstrated to deter sagging for firmer skin. Read about this vegan-friendly formulation and our experience with Original Sleek Tightening Cream.

Original Sleek Tightening Cream

Original Sleek Tightening Cream

Vegan Skin Tightening Options

Vegan-friendly options for skin-tightening are limited.  

Most skin-tightening products contain animal based collagen. Plant-based collagen is less effective and requires other ingredients to get good results.

Original Sleek Tightening Cream combines:

  • plant-based collagen components (proline, amino acids, and peptides)
  • two deep penetrating forms of hyaluronic acid
  • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf extract

This combination of ingredients makes for a powerful trifecta against skin sagging. 

But what is Plantago Lanceolata Leaf?

What is Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract?

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract is also know as narrow-leaf plantain or ribwort.

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract is a low-growing perennial weed. It is rich in Allantoin, a powerful skin soothing agent that encourages cell growth.[1] It is a wound healing herbal agent in traditional medicine which has anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, tissue regeneration, astringent, and antioxidant, effects.[2]

How does it help skin sagging?

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract helps maintain the structure of the support network of adipocytes in the face, such as the facial contours like a firm defined jawline and taut cheekbones.

It limits the natural loss of lipids within adipose tissue which occurs as we age. This loss of adipose tissue density makes skin deflate and then sag.

 
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract supports lipids which maintain the facial contours for firm skin
Plantago Lanceolata

Plantago Lanceolata

Why Original Sleek Tightening Cream is Special

  • non-comedogenic
  • firms the appearance of double chin
  • cruelty free
  • no unwanted additives such as gluten, parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, and petroleum.
  • opaque packaging keeps ingredients fresh
  • plant based, vegan friendly collagen amino acids such as proline.
  • includes ingredients typically seen at higher price point products to protect against blue light and environmental stressors and retain youthful adipose fat in skin.

Original Sleek Tightening Cream contains 97% natural ingredients

In addition to Plantago Lanceolata Leaf, Original Sleek Tightening Cream contains helpful supporting ingredients. Let’s take a look:

Key Ingredients

Ginger Skincare Benefits

Ginger improves skin elasticity for firmer skin

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is ginger. Ginger Root reduces inflammation and is a potent antioxidant.

Ginger root can also tighten the skin, fade dark spots and give skin a lovely glow! One study reports ginger enhances wound healing and collagen production.[3]

Ginger Skincare Benefits

Aloe has skin-friendly vitamins 

Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe Vera Juice comes from the Aloe Vera plant. Aloe Vera heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth. It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Aloe Vera provides plant-based collagen components.

Rose Extract

Rose extract soothes irritation and redness and is believed to lighten dark spots and discoloration.

Ceramides are fatty acids that help to hold cells together, protect the epidermis and smooth skin. Natural ceramides deplete with age. This formulation contains three important ceramides:

Ceramide NP

Ceramide NP is a ceramide found in the skin. It is a hydrating, anti-aging emollient to protect upper skin layers. Containing fatty acids, it reinforces the skin barrier on dehydrated skin.[3]

Ceramide AP

Ceramide AP a fatty acid ceramide found in the skin, it works well with other ceramides to keep skin hydrated. Decreased levels of AP related to environmental stressors and correlated with skin barrier conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is most effective when combined with cholesterol to counteract skin barrier problems.[4]

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP a ceramide that works best with other ceramides and cholesterol to protect the skin barrier and resiliency.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol supports ceramide function.

Phytosphingosine

A fat which supports the skin barrier.

Honey

Raw honey is a versatile natural skincare ingredient

honey 

Honey is a natural humectant and antioxidant. This bee product excels heals scars and promotes an even skin tone. It promotes wound healing while gently exfoliating dead skin cells.

Crosspolymer Hyaluronic Acid

A modified form of hyaluronic acid attached to a polymer structure that keeps it within the skin’s uppermost layers longer. [5] This creates an enhanced hydration effect.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. Skin-plumping Sodium Hyaluronate has a lower molecular size than other Hyaluronic Acids. It absorbs deep into the skin.

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Chondrus Crispus Extract

Chondrus Crispus Extract is a variety of Red Algae.

This seaweed is rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants zeaxanthin and lutein which protect skin from blue light (such as from smartphones).

It contains natural peptides and amino acids to keep skin hydrated by locking in moisture. Carrageenan provides defense against environmental stressors.

Vegetable Glycerin

Glycerin fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.

Bisabolol

Bisabolol is derived from chamomile. It reduces collagen breakdown and discoloration while soothing and hydrating skin.

Sorbitan Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate is a combination of the fatty acids of olives and a fruit-based sugar alcohol. Highly moisturizing.

Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is lavender. 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.

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.

Arginine

An amino acid which supports protein production.

The Experience

PACKAGING

We like the one-pump dispenser design to keep the product fresh. There is a small plug for the dispenser nozzle to keep the product as air tight as possible. One pump of cream is enough for throat, hands or face.

It comes in opaque packaging with an airtight dispenser nozzle

 

PRODUCT

  • Color: white, creamy
  • Consistency: It is a dense texture, it starts a bit tacky and takes a bit to dry down, but then is smooth.
  • Scent: There is a slight scent upon application, dissipates upon dry down.
  • Experience: Makeup or lotion does not pill on top.
Original Sleek Tightening Cream

Original Sleek Tightening Cream Swatch: a slightly tacky white opaque cream

RESULTS

Most tightening creams leave an opaque film on the skin, this is transparent, so can be worn without makeup on top.

It is excellent for use on hands and throat to reduce age spots, firm and hydrate.

I particularly like how it works on my hands.  A regular lotion may make my hands look and feel soft, but doesn’t help signs of aging. Original Sleek Tightening Cream works great on my aged, discolored and wrinkly knuckles are now looking plump and younger.

Where to Buy It

Find Original Sleek Tightening Cream at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJZ8BM89?ref=myi_title_dp

Original Sleek Tightening Cream

Original Sleek Tightening Cream

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