Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract (Boldo) — An antioxidant that helps balance the skin’s microbiome by stimulating β-defensin synthesis. This microbicidal peptide is produced by fibroblasts and is part of the skin’s natural antibacterial defense system. This extract has also been shown to reduce pore size and the appearance of superficial imperfections in oily and acneic skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — Water- and oil-soluble ethyl ascorbic acid provides all the benefits of vitamin C in a more stable form. It is an antioxidant, brightens the skin and inhibits tyrosinase, boosts collagen synthesis, increases fibroblast proliferation, supports wound healing, reduces inflammation, helps ‘recycle’ vitamin E, smooths rough texture, decreases photodamage, and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract (Fennel) — Helps balance bacterial, fungal, and viral loads and is used to control infections. Fennel is rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.
Humulus Lupulus Extract (Hops) — Hops are antimicrobial and improve hydration. This extract contains tannins, flavonoids, proteins, minerals, and other phytoactive compounds that protect against free radicals and UV damage. Hops increase circulation, stimulate collagen, reduce inflammation, soothe irritation, reduce dryness, and condition mature skin. They are also particularly effective against C. acnes and overgrowth of S. aureus bacteria and can reduce microbial loads by permeating protective biofilms, which make bacterial, viral, and fungal concentrations on the skin easier to balance.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract (Lemon Balm) — Lemon Balm contains high flavonoids and polyphenols. It is antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, reduces melanin synthesis, protects the skin’s elasticity, and reduces histamine responses in hyper-reactive skin.
Viscum Album Leaf Extract (Mistletoe) — Contains many biocompatible™ phytochemicals and compounds that are astringent, anti-inflammatory, reduce irritation and pain, and generally soothe inflamed skin.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile) — Chamomile is skin-soothing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial. In traditional Chinese medicine, chamomile is known for its ability to clear heat, a common aspect of rashes and irritated skin. This extract also adds fragrance.
Achillea Millefolium Extract (Yarrow) — This ingredient restores suppleness and reduces dryness in flaking, dry, or damaged skin. Yarrow is also indicated for use in healing wounds, cuts, and abrasions. It upregulates and stimulates the expression of epidermal differentiation markers which slow with age. This stimulation has been shown to rejuvenate the epidermis and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pore size.