True Botanicals

Ingredients

• True Botanicals bioferment™ (alaria (seaweed) + sodium chloride)

  Wakame plant is known to have immune-stimulating, cancer preventing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergenic properties. Our proprietary bioferment detoxifies the skin by combating internal pollution in the mitochondria: the cell's energy hub. Wakame Bioferment delivers 'powerful antioxidant benefits' to your skin and works to minimize damage at the cellular level.

• Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*

  Green and White Tea leaves contain the potent antioxidant catechins which protect your skin, scalp and hair from the oxidative stress that accompanies sun exposure. Green Tea has been shown to prevent the damage associated with skin cancer, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Tea polyphenols have natural astringent, toning, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties and prevent the enzymes that attack and break down your body's natural production of collagen and elastase.

• Citrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower water

  In addition to its fragrant scent, Neroli acts as an antiseptic, fighting bacteria on the skin to combat existing infections and prevent the start of new ones. Additionally, as both a cytophylactic and cicatrisant, Neroli promotes new cell growth and reduces the appearance of scars.

• Glycerin (vegetable glycerin)*

  Derived from plant seed oils like coconut, or non-GMO soy, Glycerin delivers a whole lotta goodness to our skin. A humectant and an emollient, Glycerin helps maintain water balance on an intercellular level and works to make skin moist, soft and smooth. Glycerin also promotes skin matriculation and gives your skin cells the little boost they need.

• Morinda citrifolia (noni) fruit extract

  Noni is a Pacific Rim fruit that’s one of the most powerful antioxidants on record and known for its wound-healing properties.

• Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed)

  Resveratrol is an extremely powerful antioxidant with extraordinary anti-aging properties. It preserves the skin’s youthfulness by protecting stem cell niches and mitochondrial DNA and reduces the signs of aging by redensifying the extracellular matrix.

• Superoxide dismutase (an antioxidant)

  SOD is a naturally occurring enzyme found in french melon that neutralizes the most damaging of the free radicals, the super oxide anion. Supplementation of SOD helps to even skin tone, heal and replenish, giving your skin a more youthful appearance.

• Algin (seaweed)

  Chlorophyll containing organisms, Algae exists in a multitude of species. Often used in product as thickening and water binding agents, Algae also contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that nourish and protect skin and hair.

• Leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) flower/leaf extract

  Found primarily in the alps, Edelweiss has evolved to withstand the conditions of high altitudes and harsh weather conditions for centuries, making it the perfect antidote for your skin's battle against external forces. Packed with antioxidants, Edelweiss fights UV damage and environmental pollutants while also helping to renew and regenerate skin.

• Tamarindus indica (tamarind) extract

  Tamarind seed extract is rich in antioxidants such as vitamins C and A which help to fight free radical damage and inflammation in the skin. A natural source of Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Tamarind also functions as a natural toner, balancing complexion, combating pigmentation, and naturally exfoliating to renew your skin.

• Macrocystis pyrifera (kelp) extract

  Loaded with vitamins and nutrients which moisturize the skin, the folic acid in Sea Kelp activates cell regeneration which invigorates skin cells and tissue to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and totally renew our skin.

• Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C)

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a derivative of vitamin C, is an antioxidant that fights free radical damage caused by UV rays and environmental pollutants and stimulates collagen production in the skin. MAP hydrates the skin, decreases transepidermal water loss, improves overall elasticity, and combats hyperpigmentation.

• Glucosamine

  An amino sugar, Glucosamine moisturizes and heals the skin. Additionally, it is known to reduce hyperpigmentation. A derivative of of glucose, N-acetyl Glucosamine moisturizes and gives our skin the little nudge it needs to shed its outer most layer, helping us to gently exfoliate and replenish.

• Niacinamide

  Niacinamide, vitamin B3, prevents melanin from reaching the surface of the skin and protects the skin from further UV damage, making it ideal to prevent hyperpigmentation and sun damage on the onset. Niacinamide also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reverse the decline of essential co-enzymes associated with aging.

• Astaxanthin (from red pond algae)

  A jaw-dropping marvel that gets an A+ in practically everything. It's proven to improve skin elasticity and texture, stimulate collagen production, increase the moisture content of the corneocyte layer, strengthen cell membranes, reduce wrinkles, decrease melanin, and diminish dark circles and age spots. It also outperforms both vitamin E and vitamin C as an antioxidant and even boosts their effectiveness when combined.

• Algae extract

  Algae are chlorophyll containing organisms that come in a variety of species. With its potent concentration of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, Algae Extract protects and nourishes the skin and hair.

• Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

  Easily absorbed into and gentle on the skin, Jojoba Oil is a nutrient rich oil that comes with tons of benefits. With its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties and ability to regulate your skin’s natural oil production, Jojoba leaves your skin fresh, clean, and blemish free without clogging pores.

• Carnosine (an antioxidant)

  One of the most important and potent natural antioxidant agents, Carnosine is an amino acid compound that protects the skin from protein degradation and oxidative damage to reduce the appearance of aging.

• Ubiquinone (an antioxidant)

  Ubiquinone (CoQ10) naturally occurs in the skin in collagen and elastin production but sadly, like many things, it decreases with age. A boost of Ubiquinone helps to replenish collagen and elasticity while also providing a source of antioxidants to fight free radical and UV damage that cause the skin to appear older.

• Tocopherol (non-GMO vitamin E)

  When it comes to combating and preventing signs of aging, vitamin E is your new best friend. Equipped with effective cell rejuvenating and moisturizing properties, vitamin E fights and repairs free radical damage that causes wrinkles and brown spots, to give your skin a fresh look and feel that is oh, so good.

• Magnesium chloride

  The most effective form of magnesium, Magnesium Chloride has a purifying effect as it draws out toxins buried deep in your skin. Additionally, it functions as a humectant to moisturize and smooth the skin.

• Palmitoyl tripeptide-5

  Made up of chains of amino acids, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is a safe synthetic tripeptide that offers incredible benefits for the skin. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 penetrates deeply to stimulate collagen production and tissue growth.

• Tripeptide-29

  A string of proteins made up of three amino acids, the compounds that serve as the building blocks for skin and body tissue, tripeptides are a powerful antidote to aging. Tripeptide-29 significantly increases collagen synthesis, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Ceramide 6 II

  Ceramides are molecules your body naturally produces however, with age, natural production slows. Ceramide 6 II is known to soothe skin and combat inflammation.

• Ceramide 1

  Ceramides are molecules your body naturally produces however, with age, natural production slows. Ceramides help your skin retain moisture and Ceramide 1 is known to help support apical skin layer, the stratum corneum.

• Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate (synthetic tripeptide)

  A safe, synthetic tripeptide, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate stimulates production of hyaluronan, a crucial molecule in skin hydration. Additionally, it is known to give skin a firmer, fuller appearance.

• Phytosphingosine (a lipid)

  Phytosphingosine is a conditioning and anti-bacterial lipid with anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that regulates lipid production in the skin's outer layers and moisturizes the skin.

• Sodium lauroyl lactylate (a fatty acid)

  A salt formed from the fatty acid Lauric Acid, a substance found in coconut oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate functions as both an emulsifier and a surfactant.

• Carbomer

  A series of polymers from acrylic acid, Carbomer acts as a thickening agent in our products.

• Enteromorpha compressa (algae) extract

  Extracted from green Algae, Enteromorpha Compressa is rich in amino acids, proteins, and vitamins B, C, and E. It also functions as an anti-inflammatory and soothes the skin.

• Caesalpinia spinosa (tara) gum

  Derived from the endosperm of Caesalpinia spinosa, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum functions as a natural adhesive. It also contains moisturizing properties.

• Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid)

  Holds 1,000x its weight in water. Sodium Hyaluronate penetrates deeply to help the skin retain moisture and provides serious and long-lasting hydration.

• Glycoproteins

  A class of proteins that help the body recover from internal and external stresses and aid in cellular repair, Glycoproteins combine with saccharides to form the structures that make up the skin's intercellular matrix.

• Beta-glucan

  This polysaccharide known for its ability to penetrate deeply, delivers significant anti-aging benefits because it moisturizes at the deepest layers of the skin.

• Calcium carbonate

  Calcium Carbonate is an inorganic salt that works to absorb excess oil in the skin.

• Calcium citrate

  The calcium salt of citric acid, we use calcium citrate as a natural preservative.

• Calcium malate

  A combination of calcium (essential for regulating skin cell turnover) and malic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) that replenishes dry, flaky skin and heals sun damage.

• Magnesium citrate

  A combination of a salt form of Magnesium and Citric Acid, Magnesium increases alkalinity.

• Magnesium oxide

  Composed of Magnesium and Oxide molecules, Magnesium Oxide has a similar function to microdermabrasion, helping your skin to shed dead cells and replenish its outer layer.

• Zinc citrate

  A form of zinc, Zinc Citrate has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which help to clear, calm and soothe the skin.

• Decyl glucoside (glucose based emulsifier)

  Retaining the moisturizing properties of the coconut oil from which it is derived, Decyl Glucoside is a surfactant that also works to moisturize, smooth, and soften the skin.

• Lecithin

  Used primarily as an emulsifier, our soy-based non GMO Lecithin also delivers substances and nutrients to the deepest layers of the skin.

• Xanthan gum

  A plant-based thickening and emulsifying agent, Xanthan Gum adds volume and density to our products.

• Cholesterol

  A stabilizer, emollient, and water-binding agent, Cholesterol is naturally occurring in the skin's extracellular lipid matrix. Supplementation of Cholesterol helps to maintain the skin's normal function.

• Phenethyl alcohol**

  Finding a preservative system that will withstand the test of time without risk to human health is a challenge. Derived from rose, Phenethyl Alcohol is just that and is used to preserve the integrity of our ingredients.

• Ethylhexylglycerin**

  Ethylhexylglycerin is considered to be one of the safest preservatives available that prevents the growth of bacteria without affecting the beneficial flora of the skin.

• Polianthes tuberosa (tuberose) extract

  These stem cells derived from tuberose reduce circles, puffiness, crow’s feet and wrinkles on the eyelids. But that’s not all, they also brighten the eye area, moisturize, soothe skin irritation, and increase microcirculation for tighter, firmer skin around the eyes.

• Jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower extract

  Extracted from the precious Jasmine flower, Jasmine Oil has been praised for centuries around the world for its unique ability to relax and uplift the mind while also reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

• Citrus aurantium amara (neroli) flower oil

  Distilled from orange tree blossoms, Neroli delivers a fresh, uplifting and citrusy scent known to calm and energize the mind, improving concentration and combating symptoms of depression.

* organic

** Ecocert, paraben-free