Ingredients Explained
Ever wondered what all the fancy names are on your favourite cleansers and lotions? Well we’re here to help. For starters there is a special language used for skincare ingredients that is called the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients or INCI and all ingredients must be listed this way. In this brief guide we list what the ingredients are and why they are used. For more details follow our blog posts as we’ll be diving in deep to specific ingredients and why we love them. And as always if you have any questions check our FAQ page or email hello@evieskincare.ca
EXTRACTS Most of our extracts are made in house using different extraction techniques. Some are macerated in glycerin, some are made through cold percolation using organic cane alcohol. Plants contain different compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, polysaccharides which can be extracted using different methods, in this way each plant can offer unique benefits for the skin. For example flavonoids exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticarcinogenic properties. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36129522/), while polysaccharides have an impact on wound-healing, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, and anti-aging. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34893241/). Aloe barbadensis leaf extract - used to improve skin integrity, has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial properties. aloe Astragalus membranaceous root extract - contains plenty of bioactive compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides astragalus Camellia Sinensis (green tea) Leaf Extract and Propanediol - properties of tea are antioxidant, photoprotective, improving skin microcirculation tea Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra (licorice) Root Extract Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Ophiopogon root extract Paeonia Lactiflora (Peony) Root Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract Schisandra Chinensis Extract Tremella fuciformis extract
HYDROSOLS/FLOWER WATER Hydrosols are an important component to hydrating the skin. We add them to our formulations instead of distilled water as a way to increase the potency of the products. Boswellia gum water Calendula officinalis flower water Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root water Lonicera flower (Honeysuckle) water Rosa rugosa (Rose) flower water
OILS, BUTTERS & WAXES Oils and butters are hydrating and emollient making the skin soft and smooth. While waxes provide a barrier to lock in moisture. Boswellia Carterii (frankincense) oil Cannabis Sativa (hemp) Seed Oil Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam) Seed Oil Mangifera Indica (mango) Seed Butter Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil Seabuckthorn oil Shea Butter Olive Wax Sunflower Wax
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Ceramide Ultra: Ceramide NP; Ceramide AP; Ceramide EOP; Phytosphingosine; Cholesterol; Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate; Carbomer; Xanthan Gum
Niacinamide
Sodium hyaluronate
SURFACTANTS
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Coco glucoside
NATURAL PRESERVATIVES
Geogard ECT: Benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerin, sorbic acid
SF Complete Ultra: Lactobacillus Ferment & Lactobacillus & Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
EMULSIFIERS
Olivem 1000: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
ANTIOXIDANTS
Tocopherol
Rosemary extract
OTHER
Glycerin
Citric acid
All information here is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or treatment. Seek advice from a health care provider for treatment of any skin conditions.