Apple Brightening Peel
A peel with green apple fruit, lemon bioflavonoids, and acai antioxidants
Description:
A peel with green apple fruit, lemon bioflavonoids, gallic acid, and L-arbutin to effectively diminish hyperpigmentation due to excessive sun exposure and age. Exceptional antioxidants such as acai and green tea protect against free radical damage and strengthen skin against future damage.
Directions:
Apply to cleansed skin. Leave it on for 5 to 15 minutes, depending on desired results. Rinse with warm water, tone, nourish and protect.
Ingredients of interest:
5% Lactic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid that hydrates, exfoliates, refines and perfects the surface of the skin by reducing wrinkles and pigmentation discolorations
2% Azelaic Acid: Inhibits tyrosinase activity to reduce pigmentation spotting related to breakouts, treats mild to moderate acne (both inflammatory and comedonal), reduces bacteria growth in the follicles, scavenges free radicals. From potatoes.
1% Malic Acid (L): Derived from apples, provides antioxidant actions, assists in skin exfoliation and cellular renewal
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract: Astringent, provides brightening effects, rich in limonene which reduces abnormal cell growth, antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*: Rich in polyphenols such as EGCG that prevent free radical damage and tumor formation, reduces inflammation, inhibits destructive enzymes that break down healthy collagen fibers (improves firmness / elasticity), provides photo-protective benefits
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Provides wound healing actions (reduces wrinkles) , acts as an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory, limits skin irritations and promotes skin lightening effects (reducing pigmentation spotting)
Morus Alba (Mulberry) Bark Extract: Naturally brightens and clears the complexion of pigmentation imbalances (hyperpigmentation, chloasma etc.), soothes and restores the skins immunity
Resveratrol: Dilates blood vessels to improve oxygenation, stimulates cell growth and slows enzymes that break down proteins to protect collagen structures, prevents UVB damage
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract**: Known as “super berry”, rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E, over 30 times stronger as an antioxidant than red wine, detoxifies, improves cellular regeneration and immunity, balances healthy lipids
Gallic Acid: A phytochemical with anti-viral, anti-fungal and antioxidant actions. Gallic acid is part of tannin molecules found in mango, witch hazel, amaranth, and strawberry
Niacinamide: Improves oxygenation and ingredient absorption by stimulant actions that increase circulation and detoxification processes, assists in the utilization of B vitamins
Citrus Racemosa (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil*: Astringent and tonifying, purifies and relieves skin congestion
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil: Effectively works to alleviate conditions associated with over active oil production, a popular remedy in treating oily and impure skin types, slows oil production
Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil: Antiseptic anti-inflammatory that relaxes the muscles and controls excess oil, stimulates the lymphatic system and encourages healthy circulation
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil: An essential oil that heals and prevents viral infections, it is excellent for damaged skin of any skin type
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet
Orange) Oil*: Soothing, astringent
Citrus Reticulata (Red Mandarin) Leaf Oil: A citrus evergreen tree derivative that is rich in protective terpenes that reduce cellular damage
Limonene***: Abundant in pine and citrus essential oils, provides a natural citrus scent, rich in terpenes that protect the skin from inflammatory damage
Linalool***: Naturally occurring terpene alcohol that is derived from flowers like Bergamot and Rosewood, provides a natural scent
Ingredients: Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit, Glycerin*, Hamamelis (Hamamelis Virginiana) Water, 5% Lactic Acid (L), Xanthan Gum, 2% Azelaic Acid, 1% Malic Acid (L), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Morus Alba (Mulberry) Bark Extract, Resveratrol, Aqua (Water), Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract**, Gallic Acid, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Alcohol Denat.*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Citrus Racemosa (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil*, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Oil*, Citrus Reticulata (Red Mandarin) Leaf Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Flavor, Citronellol***,Limonene***, Geraniol***, Linalool***
* NOP Certified Organic
**Ecocert Certified Organic
***Naturally occurring component of essential oils