Niacinamide is a derivative of Vitamin B3. It has a wide array of skin benefits backed by scientific evidence. In a study by the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology it is shown to make significant improvements in smoothing wrinkles, reducing age spots, and evening tone and blotchiness while improving skin texture at a 5% concentration (which is the percentage Immortal Serum offers).
Uva Ursi contains arbutin which brightens the skin much to the same degree that hydroquinone does but without any toxicity. It helps to reduce the appearance of sun damage and age spots and stop them from occurring by deactivating tryosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production.
Hyaluronic Acid helps to preserve characteristics associated with youthful skin: suppleness, elasticity and tone. Hyaluronic Acid is a compound that occurs naturally in every tissue in the human body. As we age, our skin loses hyaluronic acid which means it loses the ability to hold sufficient water, leading to wrinkles, sagging and bagging.
Resveratrol Our resveratrol is derived from wild-crafted Japanese Knotweed root. It has been clinically tested to be a very effective anti-oxidant with 95% efficiency in preventing skin cell damage as compared with 37% for isolates of Vitamin C or 65% for Vitamin E.
Benefits:
Effective against photo aging due in part to its antioxidant properties.
Preserves dermal collagen, and may be effective in enhancing glycosaminoglycans, which enhance tissue hydration.
Stimulates skin’s cellular renewal, and help increase skin’s thickness.
Inhibits tyrosinase effectively reducing hyperpigmentation.
Helichrysum is also referred to as Immortelle. It promotes cell health, encourages the recycling of dead cells, and stimulates the production of new cells, makes the skin smooth, soft and helps it retain moisture. This powerful herb is cicatrisant, a property that speeds the healing of scars.
Hibiscus is a flower of goddesses. She offers youthful, plumped and radiant skin. Hibiscus is known as the 'botox" of plants increasing hydration and elasticity.
Sandalwood Essential Oil softens the skin and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The oil of sandalwood is:
high in antioxidants, helping reduce damage caused by free radicals, calming and cooling to the skin
antiseptic, meaning that it protects wounds, sores, and pimples from developing infections
aromatherapeutic: reduces anxiety, fear, stress, and restlessness and induces relaxation, calmness, concentration, inner vision, and positive thoughts.
Supercritical Frankincense
aids in wound repair
reduces and fades scars and wrinkles
promotes skin cell regeneration
One study found that it completely healed and drastically reduced the size of basal carcinoma when used in a higher medicinal dosage.*2 (this formula is not intended to prevent or cure any disease)
Chia Seed Oil is considered to be the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids found in nature. This oil stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin which help to keep our skin supple and youthful without drooping. Omega 3's also help to keep the skin hydrated, pulling water from deeper layers of the skin to hydrate top layers, making wrinkles and fine lines less visible. And, because of it's high content of zinc, it helps to diminish acne. Chia seeds also contain high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients protecting the skin from free radical damage associated with pollutants and overexposure to UV rays.
White Peony: A skin regenerator and protector, white peony is known for having the highest quantity of bio-flavonoid catechins (more than green and black teas). Catechins are powerful antioxidants that slow the aging process, fight free radicals, protect the skin from sun damage, and heal damaged cells. These antioxidants also inhibit the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, which are essential for supple youthful skin.
Amla Berry is extremely rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant property that helps prevent and repair oxidative skin damage. It helps to shrink pores and battle acne breakouts while conditioning, moisturizing and repairing the skin. Studies have shown that alma berry extract increases collagen production.
*2 OA Alternative Medicine Report 2013, Management of basal cell carcinoma of the skin using frankincense (Boswellia sacra) essential oil: A ca report
