Anti-cellulite and slimming cream

ALOE VERA POWDER

Extraction: Aloe Vera is a perennial plant native to warm climates. The gel contained in its leaves is commonly used in skin treatments due to its many beneficial properties.

Benefits: Known as an astringent, this plant also has moisturizing, regenerating, rejuvenating and antibacterial properties. These properties are perfect for revitalizing skin. It also functions as a deep cleansing agent, opening pores and eliminating toxins that cause the disruptions in the skin’s normal functioning. It also benefits the hair by restoring shine and helping to eliminate excess dandruff and scalp irritations. It is used especially effective for treating skin irritations, blemishes and acne.

Extraction:  water is an element present in most cosmetic products and is the most important raw material. In the cosmetics industry, purified water is used in a process to eliminate any solid particle that may contain water in order to achieve a higher degree of purity and quality.

Benefits: water helps to cleanse the body. Hydrates and improves the effect of other active ingredients, provides softness and delays premature aging of the skin.

Extraction: it is harvested from plants (soy or coconut oil for example) by hydrolysis of fats and by fermenting sugars. Glycerol is found naturally in skin and is considered a self-healing compound.

Benefits: it is one of the many substances in the skin that helps maintain the outer barrier and prevents dryness and peeling. It leaves skin feeling nourished and works to treat acne. It also prevents the accumulation of fat and improves the appearance of hair. Vegetable glycerin can be used as a diluent and as an alcohol substitute when preparing herbal extracts.

Obtención: El aceite de almendras está compuesto por grasas monoinsaturadas (grasas saludables que se encuentran en alimentos de plantas), ácido oleico y ácidos linoleicos (como el Omega 3 y 6). El color es casi transparente, con toques amarillos o dorados, no tiene un aroma muy fuerte.

Beneficios: Actúa como estimulante en la formación de colágeno y elastina dando firmeza y elasticidad a los tejidos. Mejora y previene las arrugas y las estrías, de ahí que el aceite de almendras sea recomendado en diversos tratamientos anti-celulitis. Es antiinflamatorio, reparador y cicatrizante, protege la barrea cutánea, frena el envejecimiento y protege de los rayos UV, contiene vitamina E. 

Extraction: a vegetable ingredient obtained from coconut.

Benefits: presents a high level of biocompatibility with skin and therefore has the ability to penetrate deep and help skin to repair itself. It acts as an emollient and provides skin with incredible softness.

Extraction: fatty alcohol obtained from coconut, therefore it is natural harvested.

Benefits: it is used as emollient, emulsifier, thickener and conductor for other ingredients in cosmetic solutions. It also works to allow the product more coverage and to be easily spread and blended into skin. 

Extraction: this ingredient is derived from glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils. It is found naturally in the human body so it will not damage skin.

Benefits: acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface to give it a soft, smooth and light appearance. It also slows down water loss by forming a protective barrier and protects skin against the damage caused by free radicals. Furthermore, in terms of formulation, it helps to stabilize oil-water emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances present.

Extraction: mixture of cetyl and stearic alcohols that are produced naturally in plants.

Benefits: these alcohols have the ability to prevent emulsions from separating between their oily and watery parts. These ingredients are also used to alter the thickness of liquid products, to increase foam capacity or to stabilize them.

Extraction: it is extracted from coffee beans. Coffee is an excellent source of antioxidants and protect the body from the damage caused by free radicals that cause premature ageing.

Benefits: reactivates blood circulation, decreases the ability of adipose tissue to accumulate fat and accelerates its degradation process. This makes it a great treatment for cellulite and orange peel skin. It combats the harmful effects of UV radiation and photoaging and also works to keep the dermis tissues youthful and prevent the formation of premature wrinkles. It also works to enhance softness and provide a natural shine.

Obtainment: Extract obtained from the aldar Undaria pinnatifida, a brown algae that grows in a controlled way in France.

Benefits: Helps to reconstitute the hydrolipidic film of the skin, promoting the synthesis of its main components: surface epidermal lipids and sebum. It brings a feeling of volume and comfort to the lips in the long term. On the other hand, it should be noted that it also provides numerous benefits for dry skin.

Extraction: potassium salt from natural origin with a plant base that acts as emulsifier.

Benefits: cleanses and conditions skin and hair. Regulates the skin’s physiological conditions and helps maintain natural pH balance.

Extraction: This vegetable oil is obtained by cold pressing the wheat germ. It is rich in antioxidants (vitamin A, D and E), linoleic, oleic acids, lecithin and enzymes.

Benefits: Very moisturizing, it stimulates cellular regeneration and the eliminates free radicals. It is quickly absorbed into the skin and has excellent firming properties. It provides essential nutrients to the skin, which strengthen its defences.

Extraction: natural ester of vegetable origin of glycerin and caprylic acid.

Benefits: acts as an emulsion stabilizer and a moisturizing agent.

Natural perfume. Irresistible citrus scent with sweet base notes. Top notes of orange and lemon and heart notes of rose and peach. You will love it!

Extraction: it comes from a shrub native to Ethiopia that has a moderate concentration of caffeine and is a rich source of antioxidants.

Benefits: it stimulates the synthesis of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans that help repair the skin and enhances the barrier function of the dermis. It also stimulates the pathways in the skin that increase hydration.

Obtained from: Extract from the brown algae Himanthalia Elongata Extract.

Benefits: Decreases lipogenesis.

Procurement: Extracted from the leaves of Guava.

Benefits: This active ingredient promotes lipolysis. Hydrolysis of TAG (triacylglycerides) to free fatty acids. 

Extraction: This active is obtained from the extract of Corniculate Lotus. Also known as Creole Clover.

Benefits: Its main function is to stimulate the synthesis of adiponectin. Adiponectin is a protein that controls the beta-oxidation of fatty acids.    

Extraction: it is obtained directly from the seeds of soybeans, a legume rich in proteins with great energetic and nutritional value. This oil high in vitamins (A, B6, B12 and K), calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Benefits: it is high in antioxidants and has moisturizing and firming properties. It also works to stimulate cell regeneration and sometimes works as a surfactant. It easily penetrates deep into skin to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin and other proteins that help keep skin firm.

Extraction: medicinal plant, also known as Gotu kokla or tiger grass, which is popularly used for the treatment of surgical injuries. It has excellent properties for skin.

Benefits: supports healing thanks to its content in triterpene derivatives that stimulate the formation of fibroblasts. This is why it is used to treat wounds and to reduce the appearance of recent scars. It is also an excellent antioxidant, making it able to prevent the signs of premature aging, firm skin and improve its overall appearance. It also provides skin with a beneficial dose of collagen. Especially beneficial for dry and sensitive skin due to its strong moisturizing action.

Obtained: extracted from milk thistle.

Benefits: This active ingredient promotes lipolysis. Hydrolysis of TAG (triacylglycerides) to free fatty acids. 

Extraction: Capsaicin is a molecule from various species of the Capsicum genus plant.

Benefits: Capsaicin promotes blood flow to tissues by lowering blood pressure and stimulating the release of nitric oxide and other vasodilators. Vasodilators are compounds that help expand blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Extraction: Hectorite is an unusual mineral which is categorized as a clay and has a smooth and creamy texture.

Benefits: this natural mineral is commonly used in cosmetics as a thickener and texturizing ingredient. Has a high silica content.

Extraction: Milk thistle is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the countries bordering the  Mediterranean and Asia.

Benefits: Milk Thistle extract is part of Dermasooth natural technology which reduces redness and inflammation caused by shaving and waxing. Milk Thistle’s silymarin concentration inhibits the formation of prostaglandins which contribute to inflammation.

Extraction: Lecithin is a natural mixture of diglycerides and phosphoric acid that is obtained from some seeds such as soybeans. Its appearance varies from a waxy mass to a thick liquid.

Benefits: lecithin and hydrogenated lecithin improve the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring elasticity. They increase water retention, thereby reducing loss of hydration. These ingredients also help form non-ionic emulsions by reducing the substances’ surface tension.

Extraction: natural polysaccharide of high natural weight derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.

Benefits: it is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer and skin conditioning agent in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products. 1% of xanthan gum is used for cosmetic formulations.

Extraction: 100% natural ingredient obtained from sugarcane and approved by Ecocert. It is biodegradable, making it the perfect natural alternative to petroleum glycols.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics as a moisturizing agent, solvent and emollient. Its sensory properties help reduce skin irritations. They also control viscosity.

Extraction: tocopherol or vitamin E, is naturally found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green and yellow leafy vegetables.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and also acts as a skin conditioning agent. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, helps improve skin tone, moisturizes and helps keep skin firm. For hair care, Holy Basil helps improve the blood circulation in the scalp which stimulates hair growth and helps to condition hair and provide shine.

Obtaining: Ingredient naturally obtained. It is a compound generated by the fusion of menthol in its pure state and natural lactic acid.

Benefits: Provides a soothing and refreshing effect. Applied on the skin, it produces a sensation of cold effect, which brings freshness to tired legs.

Extraction: menthol is an alcohol that is extracted from peppermint essential oil. Peppermint is considered the most precious of the mints.

Benefits: helps restore natural pH levels that are deteriorated via the use of conventional shampoos. It offers a delicate and deep cleaning action while removing grease without damaging the hair. It also strengthens hair follicles, refreshes and prevents scalp irritations. It provides both soothing and refreshing properties.

Extraction: fatty acid from vegetable origin. Beta-Sitosterol is naturally produced in many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It is similar to cholesterol, which occurs naturally in the skin and is considered part of the intercellular matrix of the skin.

Benefits: it provides a lot of hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Extraction: it is the hydrogenated version of squalene. It is an aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It has a 100% natural origin.

Benefits: it is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient and sebum restorer. It is used in regenerative treatments for dry skin. It has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

Extraction: sodium salt from phytic acid, a vegetable compound found in corn.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products as a chelating agent to prevent the heavy metals.

Obtainment: This ingredient is found naturally in the anise, an herb of the Apiaceae family native to South-West Asia and the eastern Mediterranean basin, and therefore, it is 100% plant-based.

Benefits: It is an innovative natural preservative, acts as a flavouring agent, preservative and and masks unpleasant odours.

Extraction: Sodium Levulinate is a 100% natural preservative obtained from starch and vegetal inulin.

Benefits: It is a gentle preservative proved to be able to control microorganism colonies without altering the integrity, colour or pH of other ingredients included in the final product. It is especially used in the preservation of fresh ingredients.

Extraction: Levulinic Acid is a 100% natural preservative obtained from the degradation of cellulose.

Benefits: it is a mild preservative that control colonies of microorganisms without altering the integrity, colour or pH of the other ingredients included in the product. It has very good antibacterial properties.

Extraction: is the potassium salt of sorbic acid that occurs naturally in mountain berries (Sorbus aucuparia).

Benefits: acts as a preservative, protecting cosmetics from deterioration by preventing or delaying the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. This compound is easily metabolized by the body and produces water and CO2, therefore it is completely harmless.

Extraction: benzoic acid salt that is naturally found in blueberries, prunes, cinnamon and apple.

Benefits: it is used as a cosmetic preservative to prevent the growth and proliferation of fungi and bacteria in the products. 

Extraction: also known as geranial, is a natural compound with lemon citrus aroma. It comes from the essential oils of a series of plants that include: lemon grass, lemon myrtle, lemon and orange blossom.

Benefits: it is used in perfumes as a natural component of essential oils. It is refreshing, rich in vitamins, stimulates microcirculation and nurtures tissues.

Extraction: It is a monoterpene that is found in natural essential oils. It is found naturally in plants such as geranium and lemon.

Benefits: it is widely used as an ingredient of fragrances due to its rose-like scent. It is also used in many products to generate grapefruit, plum, pineapple, peach, lemon and cranberry scents.

Extraction: it is a monoterpene of natural origin that is found in many citrus fruits such as lemon. It is a colorless liquid with a light, fresh and sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: widely used to make fragrances and flavors. It is a main component of many essential oils.

Extraction: monoterpene with floral aroma and a touch of menthol. This natural fragrance, is sweet and smooth. It is produced by a wide variety of plants such as mint, cinnamon, citrus fruits and birch trees.

Benefits: widely used to make fragrances and flavors. It is a main component of many essential oils.