byNight

Moisturizing Serum

Benefits:

• Stimulates cell renewal and metabolism.
• Growth factor aids collagen regeneration.
• Strengthens the skin's protective barrier function.

The Secret:

A natural alternative to Retinol, Vigna aconitifolia is an active botanical extract that helps stimulate cell metabolism and collagen synthesis. Its anti-aging/anti-wrinkle action is irritation-free. A blissful way to rejuvenate your skin while you slumber.

Application:

After night-time cleansing, apply approximately ˝ teaspoon to face and décolleté. Sleep well.

Ingredients:

• Vigna aconitifolia seed extract — A botanical that has demonstrated activity of stimulating the growth factors that increase epidermal cell turnover. Also effective in the protection of the dermis from age-related breakdown as well as stimulating the fibroblasts to produce collagen.
• Sodium citrate — A natural alpha hydroxy acid salt that naturally adjusts ph.
• Glycerin — Natural humectant and emollient. Non-irritating and soothing, can be used on even the most sensitive skin.
• Rhodiola rosea (roseroot) extract — A botanical adaptogen, rhodolia rose root extract which increases the consumption of oxygen at the cellular level and promotes the production of beta-endorphins in the skin.
• Saccharomyces lysate extract — Yeast-based stress lysate. Acts as time-release device that slowly delivers the active components to the skin. Posesses moisturizing properties. Offers characteristics such as temperature stability, improved skin texture, tone and feel and chapped improvements.
• Algae extract — Algae extracts are derived from sea algae. They are rich in vital minerals and trace elements. Integrated into cosmetic products, they are highly moisturizing and improve the lubricating effect of the skin-care product.
• Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) ferment — Anti-Irritation. In a very short period of time, the intensity of inflammation is redused.
• Salix nigra (willowbark) extract, — A vacuum distilled extract of the black willow (Salix nigra) tree containing 10% salicylic acid. Used as a botanical alternative to synthetic salicylic acid. An all-natural enhancement of skin cell turnover to improve the health and vitality of skin. Antimicrobial activity against acneic skin, making it a good candidate for skin cleansing products.
• Prunus persica (peach) extract — Natural AHA's in Peach Extract helps to roll away dull skin, creating a radiantly smooth surface. Peach fruit extract, astringent, soothes and refines skin, nourishing, and moisturizing.
• Prunus salicina (plum) extract — The fruit of the plum tree (Prunus salicina Lindl.) has been used as a traditional medicinal for humans. Added to skin care this extract rolls away dull skin, refinging the surface.
• Vegetable gelatin — A natural thickener. A vegetable gelatin made from various kinds of algae or seaweed.
• Yeast extract — Composed of many valuable substances like proteins, peptides and amino acids, storage compounds, enzymes and polysaccharides as well as Vitamins of the B group. The Yeast extract used here has a stimulating and activating effect on cell metabolism by means of an increased production of ATP, the most important energy source of the cells.
• Xylitylglucoside anhydroxylitol xylitol — A naturally-derived ingredient from the sugars found in wheat and wood cellulose. It has been shown to dramatically improve the epidermal water content by increasing the skin's dermal water reservoirs. Stimulation of fibroblasts is significant, andalso shows improvement of the barrier function increasing ceramide synthesis. Effects are shown to be immediate and long-term.
• Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract — The product is derived from the Quaking Aspen tree found in northern and western North America. The bark is rich in salicylates which may function as a defensive mechanism.
• Sclerotium gum powder — A natural polysaccharide. It is obtained through fermentation of a sugar based medium by the yeast Sclerotium. It is used for its gelling and thickening qualities.
• Rosa canina (rosehip) oil — The oil extracted from Rosa rubiginosa as well as linolenic acids has excellent tissue regeneration properties and helps to reduce scars and wrinkles. Apart from the moisturizing, soothing and softening effect that it has, it also contains essential fatty acids that are absorbed through the skin,which evolve the cell membrane and tissue regeneration. Repairs skin subjected to excessive sunlight and resultant photo aging.
• Hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) oil — Berries from a coastal tree that are a rich source of Beta Carotene, Pro-vitamin A and Vitamin E, as well as unsaturated essential fatty acids, including Linoleic and Linolenic Acids. A beneficial oil that possesses anti-inflammatory properties and offers protection against UV radiation and free-radical damage to the skin.