DESCRIPTION OF EACH OF THE OINTMENT INGREDIENTS
Cera Alba- Beeswax: It gives the skin elasticity and creates a protective layer on it, preventing it from drying out, but does not clog pores. It has an aseptic effect, soothing irritated skin and protecting against infections of minor wounds. It is rich in vitamin A, which helps in skin renewal, as it is essential for cell building.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil- jojoba oil: Provides long-lasting moisture to the skin, softens and smoothes the skin and reduces inflammation. Helps restore and maintain healthy skin. Does not leave a greasy film on the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides: A natural ingredient that acts as an antioxidant and contributes to smoother and softer skin. It is an emollient = it creates a protective layer on the skin, preventing it from drying out and maintaining its moisture.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil- Sunflower oil: A less greasy oil that absorbs quickly and is especially beneficial for dry and dehydrated skin. It helps the skin synthesize its own lipids and restore its protective barrier. It contributes to smoother, healthier skin and reduces skin irritation and inflammation.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter- Cocoa Butter: A low-fat butter that is great for dry skin. It nourishes, prevents moisture loss, and helps restore the skin, making it supple and soft. It also contains natural antioxidants that protect against free radicals and contribute to a youthful appearance.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter- Shea butter: Promotes skin cell regeneration, restores skin elasticity, soothes and relieves skin inflammation. Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, which intensively nourish the skin, protect against drying out and ensure soft, smooth and healthy skin.
Squalane- Squalane: A natural humectant that helps regulate skin hydration. It also restores the skin's lipid barrier, increases skin elasticity, and gives it softness, smoothness, and a youthful appearance.
Niacinamide- Niacinamide: Improves skin moisture and is therefore great for treating dry and dehydrated skin. It also maintains a healthy skin barrier, improves skin texture and reduces redness. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and stimulates collagen production, leading to firmer and more youthful skin.
Aqua- water: Moisturizes the skin and is a solvent for other water-soluble ingredients.
Glycerin- Vegetable glycerin: It is a plant-based ingredient that is naturally found in biological membranes in our body, so it is well tolerated by the skin. It is a humectant that binds even more moisture. It increases the elasticity of the skin and gives it shine, smoothness and a beautiful appearance.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate- Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate: This is a plant-based emulsifier that allows oil-based and water-based ingredients to mix. It is also well tolerated by sensitive skin and is pleasant to use, as it does not leave a greasy feeling on the skin, but instead leaves the skin soft and protected.
Mel- honey: Cleopatra used this rich ingredient in her beauty routine for beautiful and radiant skin. It's no wonder, because honey has a whole host of positive properties! Dry and dehydrated skin? Honey will moisturize it. Damaged barrier and inflamed skin? Let honey soothe it with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Irritated skin? Honey can take care of that too, as it accelerates wound healing and has antimicrobial properties.
Panthenol- Panthenol: It acts as an effective moisturizer that helps restore and maintain optimal skin hydration, while also having anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated skin, accelerate the healing process, and make the skin smooth and supple. In addition, panthenol also maintains a healthy skin barrier and supports skin tissue renewal, contributing to healthier and revitalized skin.
Allantoin- Allantoin: Soothes and softens the skin and helps to regenerate damaged cells, accelerates the healing process of wounds and reduces inflammation, which contributes to healthy and smoother skin. It is an extremely effective moisturizer, protects the skin and improves skin texture.
Tocopheryl Acetate- tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative): Antioxidant, protects the skin from free radicals and prevents oxidative damage to cells.
Perfume: Makes your skin smell nice after using the ointment. In larger quantities, it can cause skin irritation, but it is present in the ointment in low concentrations that are not harmful to health and are completely safe to use.
Tocopherol- Vitamin E (tocopherol): This vitamin is a natural component of cell membranes. It reduces the photocarcinogenic effect of UV radiation through its antioxidant activity, protecting the skin from free radicals and preventing oxidative damage to cells.
Sodium Benzoate- Sodium benzoate: A naturally derived preservative that ensures that the ointment does not spoil before its expiration date.
Potassium Sorbate- Potassium sorbate: A naturally derived preservative that ensures that the ointment does not spoil before its expiration date.
Citric Acid- citric acid: It has antioxidant properties and helps remove dead skin cells and create new ones. It softens and smoothes the skin. At the same time, it balances the pH of the ointment.