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cleansing butter

Shea Butter

Extracted from the seeds of shea fruit (Butyrospermum parkii), this natural product has been in use for centuries.
The synergistic action of its components of vegetable origin makes shea butter a natural anti-inflammatory product which helps reduce and combat skin inflammation and irritation, as well as calming skin burning, redness, and itching.

The bio-active molecules in this product (e.g. cinnamic acid and lupeol) reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines under the skin, thus minimising inflammatory and erythematosus reactions. As a result, inflammation due to environmental agents, insect bites, cold (e.g. chapped skin), as well as inflammation associated with acne or dermatitis are mitigated. It is also ideal on skin affected by psoriasis. It can be applied on minor wounds or burns, and to calm sunburns.
If used as a cleanser, it removes skin impurities and sebum that tends to build up with make-up. It cleanses the skin and prevents dehydration and irritation. It tones up the skin in the face and neck, and it boosts the protective hydrolipidic film.

Bee Wax

It has significant emulsifying and protective properties for the skin. Its features make it a very effective binder of aqueous and fatty substances, thus preventing the agents contained in the butter (aqueous and oily components) from separating. It enhances the skin aesthetics and integrity.
It fulfils a protective action by forming a film that serves as barrier to protect the outer skin layer exposed to the external agents. It also has an antimicrobial action. The protective barrier forming on the skin outer layer prevents moisture loss and keeps the skin hydrated.
It firms up the skin effectively and keeps it compact and toned.
It fosters skin respiration, which gives the skin a healthy appearance. It has hydrating effects on the different skin layers and improves the appearance of dry and chapped skins. Its soothing action contributes to reducing irritations, erythemas and eczemas. Thanks to its strong emollient properties, it can soften and smooth the skin.

Ozonized Oil

Ozone (ozonized sunflower seed oil) – with its protective, healing and regenerative action, this oil stimulates collagen- and elastin-producing fibroblasts; it activates microcirculation, combats free radicals, carries oxygen and stimulates regeneration through stem cell activation, without any contraindications or allergy-related risks. It boosts skin immunity and oxygenates the skin (ref. other specifications in face cream).

White Pansy Extract

Thanks to its main components (vitamins, flavonoids, tannins and saponins), white pansy is used for its detoxifying, soothing and emollient effects. It is mostly recommended against acne, oily skin, eczemas, and itching. It has a purifying and detoxifying action on the skin. It is recommended for shiny and oily skins with excessive sebum secretions (combination and oily skin) as it normalises the production of sebum.
It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Aloe Barbadensis Gel

This product has a hydrating, nourishing, soothing, refreshing and healing action, and it is suited to boost the appearance of skin and hair and to treat minor problems affecting the skin, hair and mucosae. Thanks to the vitamins and trace elements contained in it, our aloe vera gel has a nourishing action and stimulates the growth of fibroblasts and the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid. The aloe gel forms a thin protective film on the epidermis to defend it against the elements and pollution. When applied daily, it improves the skin appearance and combats ageing-related processes.
It nourishes and hydrates all skins, including the most sensitive types. It is a helpful solution against irritated skin and it is used as intensive hydrating treatment of dry and sensitive skins.
With its hydrating and pore-astringent properties, it helps remove make-up and cleanse the face, yet respecting the hydrolipidic film.

Caprylic/Capric Acids

In forma di trigliceridi. Si tratta di acidi grassi contenuti naturalmente nell’olio di cocco utilizzati in cosmetica da oltre 50 anni.  Questi trigliceridi a catena media (MCT) hanno azione antinfiammatoria e vengono agevolmente assorbiti dalla pelle che riequilibrano e sfiammano. Legano anche gli altri ingredienti e agiscono da conservante per far durare più a lungo i principi attivi della composizione del prodotto. Contribuiscono anche a migliorare l’assorbimento dei vari principi attivi contenuti nel prodotto. Hanno anche azione antimicrobica e riducono il rischio di infezioni opportunistiche della pelle anche in caso di acne.
They are an excellent emollient and skin-regenerating ingredient. They trap water in the skin and reduce its loss through the epidermis, which results in enhanced skin hydration. They make the skin smooth and have antioxidant properties.

Glycine

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that fulfils a variety of functions in the human body, including collagen synthesis. In cosmetics, it improves the skin appearance, hydrates the skin and heals irritation, in addition to boosting the skin barrier function.
The skin appearance is improved:  being a component of collagen, it helps enhance the skin elasticity and structure. It contributes to mitigating wrinkles and fine lines, and improves the skin appearance overall. Thanks to its moisturizing effects, water is retained, skin hydration is boosted, which makes the skin look softer and brighter, and the barrier functions are enhanced. It has a soothing and calming action: a helpful solution for sensitive skins or to mitigate irritation caused by external factors such as exposure to the sun or use of aggressive products.

Urea

Urea has a multitude of properties: it acts as a hydrating agent which helps keep the skin elastic and soft. It has exfoliating properties and fosters dead cell elimination from the skin surface, thus promoting cell regeneration and significantly improving the skin texture. It helps give a new life to extremely dry, rough, thickened and chapped skins.
It has a keratolytic effect: it improves the horned layer (stratum corneum) and slows down the skin keratinization process, as a result of which sebum flows more effectively, especially with oily or impure skins.
It is also used as a skin strength enhancer in the treatment of eczemas, psoriasis, and keratinization.