Handcrafted Deep Hydration & Antioxidant Creme Masque

Made as a creme mask, this handcrafted formula combines aloe leaf juice, olive fruit oil, jojoba seed oil, hyaluronic acid, rosehip seed oil, and green tea and white tea leaf extracts.

Hyaluronic acid is usually used to hydrate deeply and plump fine lines. Vitamin E is commonly used to protect lipid-rich skin and seal in hydration. Aloe vera and jojoba oil are in many instances used to support hydration. Sunflower oil and rosehip seed oil also act to soften dry skin and support the skin barrier. Calendula, green tea, and lavender also help calm and soothe irritated skin. Xanthan gum is also commonly used to control thickness and stabilize the formula. DMAE, a synthetic compound, is commonly used for a temporary skin-firming and lifting effect.

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 a weekly mask or an overnight treatment.
• Use: Apply to clean skin, covering the desired area and avoiding the eyes and mouth. Let the mask dry for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water followed by a splash of cold water. For an overnight mask, remove the excess with a tissue or towel instead of rinsing.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: natural, from the ingredients
• Size: 1.7 fl oz (50 mL)
• Container: jar
• Caution: Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, or using cholinergic or anticholinergic therapy should consult a physician before use.
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Sold as a single bottle

Ingredients

Organic aloe leaf juice, organic olive fruit oil, organic alcohol, organic jojoba seed oil, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, hyaluronic acid, MSM, DMAE bitartrate, organic rosehip seed oil, organic evening primrose oil, organic rooibos leaf extract, organic lavender extract, organic calendula flower extract, organic green tea leaf extract, organic white tea leaf extract, vitamin E, sunflower seed oil, xanthan gum

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