Herbal Ingredients
Date Palm Kernel Extract:
Anti-oxidant. Topical application to eye area showed 27% reduction in total surface of wrinkles and 60% visual improvement. Rich in Phytohormones.
Chrysanthemum indicum is a small yellow flower shown to behelpfull in treating cancer when given orally and rosacea when applies topically. Is antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective.
Parsley Extract:
Contains vitamin C, pro Vitamin V and chlorophyll, increases circulation to the skin, antioxidant properties.
Antioxidant and contains isoflavones simlar to soy extract, also proven antibacterial. Similar to soy will decrease signs of skin aging due to isoflavones when applied topically.
Rosa Centifolia extract:
Aqueous extract of the cabbage rose, which contains tannins, which have a toning effect on skin, emolient (moisturizing) ingredients, as well as anti-viral and anti-bacterial.
Horse chestnut seed extract aesculus hippocastanium:
Contains aescin reduces inflammation and will increase tone in venous circulation.
Rose Hip Extract: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil
Contains vitamin C and bioflavenoids, an emolient (moisturizer), high in GLA which will reduce the signs of aging
Laminara Digitata Extract:
Brown Algae extract, contains essential amino acids important for skin elasticity, as well as ursolic acid forming a protective barrier for skin.
Eucalyptus leaf oil:
Antiinflammatory, contains tannins for skin toning and flavenoids.
Evening Primrose Oil:
Gamma linolenic acid prostaglandin suppression- reduction in inflammation
Rosemary:
Anti-inflammatory and improves circulation topically.
Grape Seed Oil Extract:
Proanthocyanidin strengthens capillaries, anti-oxidant, Resveratol, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
Licorice: The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. This has been shown to be helpfull topically to treat Rosacea.
Thyme:
Topical anti-inflammatory proven in studies on mice ears. Ursolic and oleanic acid as well as glycosides present.
Another study confirmed this in mice.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
One of the primary active components of feverfew, parthenolide, inhibits serotonin release from platelets. Feverfew inhibits 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, resulting in a reduction in human blood platelet aggregation. May be a useful treatment for rosacea.
Sage Extract:
Topical shown to be quite effective anti-inflammatory. (topical sage-rhubarb combination as effective in treating herpes labialis as Zovirax)
Comfrey:
Has Allantion which stimulates reproduction in cells, also anti-inflammatories.
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) Inhibits elastase, proven beneficial effects in venous insufficiency. No published topical studies on skin yet, but theoretical.
Ginseng Extract
Contains fatty acids, vitamin B, anti-inflammatory components, beneficial to skin cells.
Horsetail Extract
Contains Silicilic Acid, which is stimulating to the skin and also strengthens connective tissue.
Sage Dalmation Extract
Contains anti-microbials such as borneal, antioxidants such as flavenoids and phenolic acids.
Macadamia Nut Oil
R ich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and A and nourishing to the skin.
Green Tea:
Compounds in Green Tea, called polyphenols eliminate free radicals and rejuvenate and reactivate skin cells.
Lemongrass Oil:
Rich in vitamin C and Anti-oxidants.
Carotseed Oil:
Contains Carotene, Vitamin A, revitalizes and tones the skin and exhibits anti-aging properties.
source: Dr. Rachel skin care
