MOISTURIZER [OP(TEA)IMUM]
Antioxidant-rich, clarifying moisturizer, boosted with anti-wrinkle and photoprotective (against UVB
damage and photoaging) MSM, that occurs naturally in humxns; hydrating and moisturizing aloe vera
leaf juice and hyaluronic acid, and anti-wrinkle, skin firming and toning, vegan DMAE. Anti-wrinkle (by
stimulating collagen and elastin production, and inhibiting enzymes that break down collagen) and UV
protective, green and white tea extracts, and rooibos tea with rare, natural, phenylpropenoic acid
glucoside (PPAG), to exfoliate dead skin cells and promote cellular turnover, and superoxide dismutase,
enzyme that reduces free radical damage to skin, preventing age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles; hydrating,
nourishing, softening, and soothing most skin types. Restores balance and moisture to skin, with optimal
toning and antioxidants for any skincare regimen, especially mature skin. Shea butter nourishes and
strengthens the skin barrier, especially dry skin. It protects skin from UVB photoaging (sun damage) and
boosts skin cell turnover by causing cytokines and other inflammatory cells to reduce their production,
helps repair damaged cells and regenerate skin. Shea butter creates a protective barrier on skin that helps
slow water loss. Anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle, antibacterial jojoba oil (see notes below) prevents
dermal irritation, boosts collagen production, and heals wounds more quickly, preventing scars.
Evening primrose oil has beneficial effects on TEWL (transepidermal water loss), elasticity, firmness,
fatigue resistance and skin roughness. The biological effect of evening primrose oil can be due to its
omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid. Vitamin A (natural retinol, all-trans retinoic
acid) in rosehip oil helps with skin cell turnover and collagen formation. Collagen is essential for skin
elasticity and firmness, and the body naturally produces less of it as it ages. Its antioxidants vitamin A
and E can help protect against sun damage, and its regenerative qualities can help even out skin tone, and
scarring; acne marks. Anti-inflammatory white willow bark has antibacterial properties that can help clear
pores and prevent breakouts, is a mild exfoliant, and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pore size.
Its natural antioxidants can help combat free radicals. Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial usnic acid can
help stimulate wound closure, and increase collagen formation. Usnic acid has UV-absorbing and high
skin-penetrating properties. Lichens (plant-like organisms) that contain, common metabolite usnic acid,
are becoming rare. Vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory, lipid-soluble antioxidant that can absorb UVB
light, preventing skin damage from free radicals and reactive oxygen species.
How to use: Massage a pearl size amount in an upward motion onto facial and neck region. After
cleansing, use in the morning and night for a healthy complexion.
Ingredients: WATER (AND) DISTILLED WATER (AQUA), SHEA (BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII) BUTTER,
ORGANIC ALCOHOL (SEE NOTES BELOW), JOJOBA (SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS) SEED OIL, DMAE
BITARTRATE (DIMETHYLAMINO-ETHANOL TARTRATE), CETEARYL ALCOHOL (CETYL ALCOHOL AND
STEARYL ALCOHOL), POLYSORBATE 60, EVENING PRIMROSE (OENOTHERA BIENNIS) OIL, ROSEHIP (ROSA
CANINA) SEED OIL, HYALURONIC ACID (SODIUM HYALURONATE), MSM [(METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE)
DIMETHYL SULFONE], ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) LEAF JUICE, ROOIBOS (ASPALATHUS LINEARIS)
LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, GREEN TEA (CAMELLIA SINENSIS) LEAF EXTRACT, WHITE PEONY TEA (CAMELLIA
SINENSIS) LEAF EXTRACT, WHITE WILLOW (SALIX ALBA) BARK EXTRACT, LITCHEN (USNEA SPP.)
EXTRACT, VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL).
CAUTION: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. If irritation occurs, discontinue
use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
No added parabens or phthalates, vegan, cruelty free (never tested on animals), dye free, Made in United
States in small batches (since 1998) with globally sourced ingredients, and no gluten-containing
ingredients added.
Size: 1.69 fl oz (50 ml)
Notes: Benefits of jojoba oil in transdermal delivery and its ability to improve passive skin permeation of topical lipophilic actives rapidly
and accurately. Studies show an increase in permeation was nearly 40-fold compared to a similar formulation without jojoba oil. Organic
alcohol is the safest and most effective natural preservative for this moisturizer. Formulas with water need a preservative to help prevent
microbial growth. Cetyl and stearyl alcohol are non-drying/irritating fatty alcohols derived from fatty acids that support the function of the
skin barrier.
PLEASE NOTE RESULTS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SPECIFIC RESULTS. IN OUR ONGOING EFFORT TO ALWAYS IMPROVE AND
MAINTAIN THE EFFICACY AND QUALITY OF OUR PRODUCTS, OUR FORMULAS, INGREDIENTS, AND PACKAGING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.