Dragon’s Blood
It is the ingredient that makes the color of the end-product slightly darker. A blood red resin which is derived from the Croton Lechleri tree, native to South America. It contains unsaturated fatty acids, flavonoids, natural dyes and lignans.
It has anti-wrinkle and anti-aging properties; it protects from free radicals and rejuvenates the skin. It is an effective anti-inflammatory with wound -healing properties, it protects the skin from pollution and it raises the hydration level of the epidermis.
Atecoron plus
It is a mixture that consists of collagen that has been processed (atelocollagen) and different molecular weight hyaluronic acids. Atelocollagen is a polypeptide with 3 peptide chains rich in the aminoacids proline and hydroxyproline. Hyaluronic acid, one of the main constituents of the skin, is a polysaccharide formed by the combination of glucuronic acid and acetyl-glucosamine. It is located in the connective tissue and the extracellular matrix and it has the ability to retain water. The lower the molecular weight the deeper it penetrates the skin, thus hydrating it. The combination of hyaluronic acids with different molecular weights offers hydration in different layers of the epidermis and at the same time, because of the action of atelocollagen, the epidermis is rejuvenated.
Grapeseed oil
It is produced from the cold pressing of grape seeds. It contains high amounts of linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and oleic acid, and is also rich in vitamin E. It is absorbed readily, thus replenishing the lipid layers of the epidermis and increasing its elasticity.
Shea butter
It comes from the fruit of the Shea tree, a wild, long-lived tree from Africa, where it is considered sacred. The tree can reach up to 15 meters in height, live for 3 centuries and its fruit is edible. Shea butter contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid (ω-9), linoleic acid (ω-6), stearic and palmitic acid, phytosterols, catechins, lupeol and vitamins A, D, E and F. A big advantage is that it is compatible with all types of skin. It has a strong hydrating effect and it helps the skin remain elastic. It drastically reduces wrinkles and fine lines on the face. It protects the skin from dryness and helps reduce redness.
Evening primrose oil
It is a luxury oil with a high concentration of γ-linoleic acid (9%). It is very nutritious for the skin, it has anti-wrinkle properties and overall it is an ideal addition to a product for dry and mature skin.
Rosehip oil
It comes from the petals of the flower of the rose plant species “Rosa Damascena”. It is rich in vitamin C. It hydrates the epidermis and has strong anti-microbial properties. It helps reduce wrinkles, fine lines around the eyes and discolorations. In addition, it invigorates the epidermis and it gives it a healthy look.
Beeswax
It gives the cream a wonderful texture, and at the same time it creates a protective film on the surface of the epidermis, hydrating it and it protecting it from irritation. It helps with cell rejuvenation and leaves the skin soft and elastic.
