our cream

Vitamin E: Tocopherol

• Its antioxidant properties help protect from pollution and other environmental stressors
• Ability to alleviate dryness, redness, and flaking
• Stops skin from losing moisture and therefore softens skin

Vitamin A alternative: Bakuchiol

• Natural, plant-derived alternative to retinol
• All the perks of retinol such as smoother and brighter skin without the risks of redness and irritation
• Has been shown to even skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation; make skin look and feel firmer, reduce redness
• Ability to improve skin texture for smoother, glowing and more radiant look

Vitamin C: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

• Acts as an antioxidant, shielding skin from damaging environmental stressors
• Stimulates collagen production, keeping skin firm
• Lightens dark spots and discolorations

Grapeseed Oil: Vitis Vinifera Seed oil

• Originating from Italy and Spain
• Emollient derived from the seeds of grapes
• Has strong antioxidant properties, shielding skin from damaging environmental stressors
• Low saturation gives it a thinner texture and less greasy feel compared to highly saturated oils such as coconut oil
• Makes your skin feel smooth

Olive Oil: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

• Originating from Italy, Spain and Greece known for highest quality olive oil
• Contains large amounts of antioxidant, vitamins and fatty acids
• The antioxidant properties shield the skin from damaging environmental stressors
• Nourishing and moisturizing
• With the hydration from the fatty acids the skin remains healthy with a well-functioning natural protective barrier

Jojoba Seed Oil: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

• Originating from the USA, Peru, Argentina and Mexico
• Emollient extracted from the seeds of a perennial plant that grows in America
• Jojoba oil has been shown to enhance skin’s restorative properties
• Because it is the source of numerous fatty acids, jojoba oil can also provide topical skin-soothing benefits
• Preliminary research shows that jojoba oil encourages the skin cells to bind together after they’ve been separated by a scratch or cut

Sweet Almond Oil: Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil

• Emollient best for hydration
• In ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, almond oil was used to reduce scarring
• Emollient that can improve both complexion and skin tone. Reduces the appearance of scars
• According to one study, sweet almond oil may be an effective treatment for preventing and reducing stretch marks
• Helps reverse sun damage. Animal studies have shown that the vitamin E present in almond oil may help reduce damage to the skin caused by UV exposure
• Reduces puffiness and under-eye circles. Because almond oil is an anti-inflammatory, it may help to reduce swelling of the skin

Black cumin seed Oil: Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

• Nigella sativa is a small flowering plant that grows in Southwest Asia, the Middle East, Southern Europe, and Northern Africa
• This shrub produces fruits with tiny black seeds. Commonly simply referred to as black seed
• Improves skin moisture and hydration

Sunflower Seed Oil: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

• Emollient derived from sunflower seeds
• Improves skin moisture and hydration
• Provides antioxidant protection that shield the skin from damaging environmental stressors

Shea Butter: Butyrospermum parkii butter

• Originating from Sudan and West Africa
• Raw material: Sheatree-seed
• Indigenous to Africa, it has been used in traditional medication for thousands of years
• Protects against skin dryness and accelerates healing of superficial wounds and irritations
• Has been used for centuries as a wrinkle reducer because the essential fatty acids found in the butter help support your skin’s natural collagen production, restoring its firmness and elasticity
• It regenerates and soothes the skin, protects it from external factors (such as UV rays or wind) and is also rich in antioxidants

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-3

• Dubbed as the supercharged hyaluronic acid, it has the ability to deliver continuous hydration to the skin
• By hydrating the skin, it also helps the other ingredients of JUST EASE reach the lower skin layers, much like a sponge that is more absorbable when it is wet
• The long-lasting moisturizing effects will keep the skin youthful with an improved finish to the complexion

Pullulan

• Natural fibrous polymer produced by a type of black yeast known as Aureobasidium pullulans
• Possesses antioxidant properties: it makes the skin firmer and tighter. This leads to the skin becoming radiant and healthy
• It gives a skin tightening effect. It also hydrates the skin which makes it look younger and plumper
• Acts as a texture enhancer: It thickens the cream for an improved application, giving the formulation of JUST EASE a rich texture and feel.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

• Natural renewable feedstock
• Light emollient ester that absorbs quickly and leaves a dry but silky finish on the skin
• Helps solubilize other cosmetic ingredients
• It leaves a light, non-oily, smooth, and velvety skin sensation.

Ethylhexyl Stearate

• Emollient to deliver skin-softening properties and a smooth after-feel
• Also used to improve the consistency of JUST EASE

Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride

• Raw material: Coconut or palm kernel oil
• Creates a barrier on the skin's surface, which helps to reduce skin dryness by decreasing the loss of moisture
• Its oily texture helps to thicken and provides a slipperiness, which helps make our cream easy to apply and leaves a non-greasy after-touch

Aqua

• Aqua or water dissolves thicker ingredients and facilitates the making of lighter products that spread evenly and can be rinsed off with water
• Instead of leaving the skin feeling dry or chapped, aqua helps the skin feel hydrated and nourished

Cetearyl Alcohol

• Used to help soften the skin as well as to thicken and stabilize the cream
• As an emollient, cetearyl alcohol is considered effective for soothing and healing dry skin

Glycerin

• Improves the skin’s moisture levels and allows the skin to retain moisture therefore making it appear hydrated, healthy and soft

Hydrogenated Lecithin

• Dispersing agent, skin-conditioning emollient, and emulsifier
• It enhances the penetration of other JUST EASE ingredients, resulting in a formulation with greater efficacy

Palmitic Acid

• Emulsifier and emollient
• Softens and smooths the skin

Stearic Acid

• Emulsifier to thicken the cream and improve its texture. It also keeps the ingredients from separating
• Softens and smooths the skin's surface while also helping to maintain the skin barrier

Distarch phosphate

• Reduces the greasiness and stickiness of emulsions

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

• thickener and stabilizing agent

Xanthan gum

• A stabilizing, thickening, and binding agent. It helps give JUST EASE its creamy texture

Multifunctionals & pH control & preservatives

We have kept the preservatives to the absolute minimum required. All used preservatives have been shown to be very well tolerated for the skin. Preservatives are essential for the formulation of any advanced skincare product.

• Cyclodextrin
• Pentylene Glycol
• Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
• Phytic Acid
• Glyceryl Caprylate
• Glyceryl Undecylenate
• Benzyl Alcohol
• Potassium Sorbate
• Sodium Benzoate

Parfum

We have avoided using mineral oils and silicone and opted for natural oils instead to ensure our product is as beneficial and clean as possible. Unlike silicone and mineral oils, that do not have any smell on their own, natural oils can have a distinctive smell. For increased pleasure, we decided to use a perfume.