Over the last few years, facial oils have blown up in the skincare market. Nowadays, facial oils are being touted as the new serums, filled with the promise to be the next anti-aging secret. Still, when most of us hear the words ‘facial oil’ we can’t help but think of the two most dreaded problems of troublesome skin – oiliness and acne. So, what exactly is so special about facial oils and should we be using them? First, let’s...
read moreAntioxidants have come up many times in our blogs because of their great benefits for the skin. Vitamin C in particular provides great antioxidant support for the skin, assists in smoothing out roughness and lightens pigmented areas of the skin. However, Vitamin C is very unstable in aqueous solutions, and therefore is unstable in the majority of cosmetic formulations. It is easily oxidized and loses its physiologic activities, so over time the formulation will become less effective. If you...
read moreNormally we discuss the various natural ingredients which when applied topically, provide us with great benefits to the skin. And although this is very important to keep your skin healthy and radiant, it is important to remember what we ingest and how it affects our skin. Today we are going to discuss some simple things to remember, and what can be incorporated into our diet to help improve our complexion. Hydrated skin looks fuller, brighter and makes wrinkles less...
read moreOily skin can be nuisance as it often results in acne. And while drying out the skin to remove excess oil seems like an obvious and quick fix, it is important not to over-dry the skin, which in itself can cause our skin to produce more oil (and then more acne). Effective cleansing and purifying of the skin, while keeping the skin moisturized is the best way to counteract oil production, and prevent blemishes from developing. The Bearberry Oily...
read moreJojoba oil is a great ingredient for skin care products because its structure is more similar to sebum, the oil produced by the skin, than other vegetable oils. This makes it the most ideal skin conditioner! Sebum is produced in the skin to provide protection and lubrication, and to prevent it from drying out. But with daily cleansing of the skin, the natural layer of sebum is removed while removing pore clogging grime. Without providing our skin with adequate...
read moreToday we are going to highlight some of the ingredients in the Exfoliating & Peeling Gel for Dead Skin Removal. Exfoliating should be incorporated into everyone’s skin care regime as it helps keeps the skin radiant and smooth, and also allows ingredients in our daily skin care products to better penetrate the skin. Exfoliation can be accomplished in two ways, either by physical sloughing of the skin cells, or chemical exfoliation through enzymatic reactions. Bromelain is an enzyme which...
read moreAloe vera extract is incorporated into several Natural Indulgence products. Familiar to most of us as a gel used to help treat the discomfort associated with sun burn, this plants extract provides other great benefits for the skin. Firstly, aloe vera is a great moisturizer. Because it is not oily, it also is a perfect option for those with oily skin. By providing moisture and hydration, the skin’s natural barrier is protected, and will appear more resilient and firm....
read moreChamomile contains many natural actives such as bisabolol, matricin, and flavonoids that give rise to a wide range of benefits for the skin. It is most well-known for its strong anti-inflammatory properties which provide relief for those with sensitive and inflamed skin. In some instances chamomile has been shown to be more than half as effective as cortisone topical treatment for eczema. Chamomile also acts as an antioxidant to help protect oxidative damage in the skin from accumulating and...
read moreAs highlighted in the previous blog, biotechnology advancements have led to greener production process for peptides and other active ingredients. One ingredient in particular, Neodermyl®, uses an efficient and green biotechnology process to produce one of the most efficacious ingredients included in Natural Indulgence. The compound is a bio-energy source which helps activate senescent fibroblasts in the skin to improve the appearance of deep wrinkles and increase skin firmness. The Neodermyl® complex is composed to MG6P (methyl glucoside phosphate),...
read moreIn the past cosmetic skin care products were not backed by scientific data to prove their efficacy, so consumers were required to believe and hope that a given product would provide them with the claimed result. But as science and biotechnology began to develop, this changed the way we look at cosmetics. Research has allowed us to acquire a greater understanding of skin physiology, and the biological mechanisms behind skin aging processes. With biotechnological advancements the development of active...
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