Floral Toning Elixir with lavender hydrosol

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant known as a carotenoid, found in various foods. It also is found in some forms of red algae. Studies have shown that the antioxidant ability of astaxanthin is much more powerful than Vitamin C. Astaxanthin contains significantly more antioxidants than other superfood heroes, is anywhere from 10 to 100 times more powerful than other carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene, and may even be significantly more potent than skin-enhancing vitamin C and vitamin E.

Seabuckthorn Seed Oil

It promotes skin hydration, elasticity, cell regeneration, and even helps treat and prevent acne. Sea Buckthorn oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and redness associated with many skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

Seabuckthorn Extract:

Moisturizes skin while regulating oil: Sea buckthorn oil also helps keep your skin nice and moisturized. It can help as a moisturizing ingredient as it contains linoleic acid, which is found naturally in the sebum, so it may help to regulate moisture levels and overall help with hydration. It is excellent forreducing acne breakouts, because it signals the oil glands to stop creating excess amounts of sebum.

Orchid Extract

rchids have often been called 'the perfect plant for the skin' simply because it contains calcium, magnesium and zinc which are all beneficial to the skin. Not only does orchid oil moisture the skin it also boosts the skins immunity, reduces fine lines, signs of ageing and soothes the skin. The presence of mucilage in orchids enables them tomaintain skin hydration.