Description
Botanical Hyaluronic Acid:
Sounding deceptively harsh and chemical if unknown, Hyaluronic acid (HA) is actually produced internally within our bodies and is a vital lubricating substance that plays a key role in our healthy biological function – where it has a supportive anti-inflammatory action, supports collagen retention, boosts moisture levels, helps to maintain elasticity and flexibility and is central to facilitating wound repair.
Approximately 50% of the body’s total hyaluronic acid is found in the skin with the remaining 50% in tissues, within the joints, and in the delicate structure of the eye sockets.
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant meaning it draws water into the skin layers and locks it in to maintain moisture levels. Within our bodies hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate, belonging to a class of highly polar sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans that attract water and are supportive to the body as lubricants or shock absorbers.
The exceptional quality of hyaluronic acid is its ability to retain up to 1000 times its own volume in water which makes it an invaluable resource for the body and an indispensable constituent of the extracellular matrix that lies between cells of the epidermis, the dermis and the underlying subcutis layers.
As with many processes and resources within the body, natural production of hyaluronic acid decreases with age contributing to collagen and cartilage loss and visible reduction in the fullness, resilience and radiance of skin texture and which accounts for its rising use in cosmetic procedures and premium grade skincare.
Vitally, not all hyaluronic acid is the same. While man-made replication of the ingredient is possible, the size of the molecule and its molecular weight is the central to its ability to penetrate the skin layers and be effective.
Botanical hyaluronic acid that is able to penetrate the layers and is obtained outside the human body from other biological sources such as rooster combs carries heavy ethical implications.
Entirely man-made replicas of the sugar molecule (hyaluronic as opposed to botanical hyaluronic acid) are not all small enough to penetrate to the lower levels of the skin surface.
However the salt form of and biologically synonymous compound of HA – sodium hyaluronate is a water-soluble salt both small enough to penetrate to the deeper subcutaneous levels and poses no threat to animal welfare and is supported by the evidence base for its beneficial performance within our biology in its derivative form of botanical hyaluronic acid.
Jojoba Seed Oil:
Derived from the seeds of the Simmondsia Chinensis shrub native to the deserts of Mexico, Arizona and California, Jojoba oil is actually a liquid plant wax or wax ester as opposed to an oil.
Its antibacterial, anti inflammatory and properties make it a highly beneficial emollient or skin but perhaps its greatest asset for the natural biology of human skin is Jojoba’s unique wax composition , which in comparison to other plant oils most closely resembles the composition of the skin’s own natural sebum and it plays a vital role in repairing the natural skin-barrier function.
Research suggests that Jojoba oil’s similarity to sebum effectively tricks the skin into thinking it is producing the right amount of sebum, thereby impeding an overactive response and regulating its own production.
This makes it suitable for all skin types including the needs of acne prone skin due to Jojoba’s ability to break down excess sebum by mixing seamlessly with the naturally present levels and form a thin, non-greasy layer of protection.
This layer is porous enough to allow the skin to breathe yet cohesive enough to provide an excellent barrier against moisture loss and due to this ability makes Jojoba oil a moisture-balancing aid also in regulating dry skin conditions such as eczema and other chronic dry skin conditions and vitally also an excellent support for the complexion with its beneficial action in wound repair.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use to supplement and maintain hydration levels for dry or dehydrated complexions.
Apply after toner and prior to moisturising.
Add one or two drops to the fingers or face and smooth a fine layer into the skin allowing it to absorb completely.
For optimum results precede use with KAKAMAQ+ Rebalancing Toner and complete with KAKAMAQ+ Rejvenating Day Cream and/or KAKAMAQ+ Replenishing Night Cream as desired. Suitable for daily use
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Glycerin; Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (Vegetable Glycerin), Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum Oil), Aristotelia Chilensis (Maquiberry Oil), Full Spectrum Industrial (Hemp) Extract, Sodium hyaluronate (Botanical Hyaluronic acid), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Kotilan, D Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Allantoin (Comfrey Plant Extract), Essential Oils: Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Santalum spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil, Citrus limon (Lemon) Oil, Citrus reticulata (Mandarin) Oil, Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) Oil, Boswellia serrata (Frankincense) Oil
PRODUCT SAFETY
Safety tested in compliance with the EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC(4) and the UK Cosmetics Products (Safety) Regulations 2013. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients
