Handcrafted Collagen Face Cream with Argan Oil & Mango Butter
Produced as a small-batch face cream, this handcrafted formula pairs hydrolyzed collagen with glycerin and aloe.
Hydrolyzed collagen is commonly used to add moisture retention and a smooth surface. Glycerin and aloe are also commonly used for hydration. Mango butter also seals the surface. Jojoba, argan, and grapeseed oils also add lightweight nourishment. Vitamin E is also used to protect lipid-rich skin and seal in hydration. Sweet orange essential oil gives the cream a light aroma.
Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.
Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.
Details
- Best used for daily morning and evening face care. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils, such as argan oil, and citrus essential oils.
- Responses vary from person to person.
- Scent: sweet orange essential oil
- Sold as a single jar
Ingredients
Hydrolyzed collagen peptides, glycerin, aloe, mango butter, jojoba oil, argan oil, grapeseed oil, vitamin E, sweet orange essential oil
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Pairing Note
Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).
