Source: Fermentation of Lactobacillus bacteria
Action: Broad-spectrum anti-microbial
Skin benefits: Promotes a balanced skin microbiome

Source: Lactobacillus Fermentation of Coconuts
Action: Antifungal, Antibacterial & Antiviral
Skin Benefits: Helps reduce water loss and softens

Source: fermented corn
Action: Adjuvant (booster) for other 3 components
Skin Benefits: Reduces water loss and softens

Source: Potassium Sorbate and/or Sodium Benzoate
Action: Protects from yeast and molds
Skin Benefits: Very mild to minimize irritation

biotech plant cell extract has moisturizing and soothing properties; helps protect the skin

Oil infusion has Allantoin that helps soothe itch and keratolytic properties help shed the drier outer layers of the skin

biotech plant cell extract is rich in myconoside that helps protect skin from oxidation and increases skin elasticity

re-hydrates skin and improve moisture retention

fortify the skin barrier structure and help lock in moisture

(Buddleja globosa) contains powerful antioxidants such as flavonoids which help soothe irritated skin.

(Aristotelia chilensis): traditionally used to treat inflammation, it contains polyphenols with a high anthocyanin content. It can help boost sun protection by inhibiting UVB-induced cell damage.

(Ugni molinae): traditionally used to treat inflammatory conditions, it contains polyphenols such as flavonols and is a powerful source of antioxidants.

(e.g., Hydrolized Hyaluronic Acid or Glycerin) helps the skin hydrate and retain moisture, thereby providing priming to enhance the activity of the antioxidants.

Other plant or fruit extracts from South America that are known for their immuno-stimulant and analgesic properties. For example, for daytime products like the Moisturizer and Serum, we add Box Bean (Entada phaseoloides) that contains entadamide A which inhibits inflammation, while serving as a UV absorber and phaseoloidinis a free radical scavenger.

helps soothe redness and supports wound healing.

helps enhance skin homeostasis via the endocannabinoid system

helps decrease sebum production

helps comfort irritated skin with anti-inflammatory polysaccharides, called fucoidans.

Other Ayurvedic plant or fruit extracts that are known for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory and oil controlling properties. For example, Bakuchiol mimics retinol to refine skin texture and even out skin tone, Tulsi helps clean pores and temporarily alleviate redness, or Ashwaganda helps control oil production and soothe.