Nature generously offers us many gifts and at KALYKA our greatest joy is discovering them! You may have noticed that in our cosmetics we use powerful active moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients, the vast majority of which are of plant origin.
But let’s go back to our base, to the main body of a formula, in which we will find the most luxurious vegetable oils and butters. They may not be among the active ingredients, but they have a very important action. And while the action of actives is seen in the long term, the action of oils becomes apparent from the very first moment! They give us the first sensation, the first thing we will feel when applying a product. They are the ones that will “pull” us in, they will attract us so that we are convinced to add this product in our routine, as they will first make us feel “comfortable”
Because we will keep saying it, the most basic condition of beauty is “comfort”.
Those of you who have noticed the ingredients of our cosmetics, may have already understood that even in oils … we have our favorites! We will talk to you about two of them here:
Roselip oil
It comes from the petals of the rose flower ‘Rosa Damascena’. It is practically an extract, that is, the flower petals are immersed in a carrier oil in which the valuable fatty nutrients of the flowers are extracted. The conditions of the process are very mild so as not to alter the plant’s components. Rose oil is characterized by high amounts of linoleic and linolenic acid, two essential ingredients for the proper functioning of skin cells. It also contains a significant amount of vitamin C with its well-known antioxidant properties. It is considered non-comedogenic, so it is easily absorbed by all skin types. What interests us about the above? First of all, it is perfect for fine lines on the face. As it is easily absorbed, it deeply moisturizes the skin and is useful for a wide range of products – Of course, as it also helps to smooth out discolorations, along with all of the above, it becomes particularly useful for products aimed at mature skin. With its strong antimicrobial properties, it becomes a valuable tool even for the most oily skin types. All of the above contribute to the skin, regardless of type, appearing toned and healthy-looking. A fantastic extra bonus – at least for me – is that it smells incredible! It is one of the few oils that has taken the scent of flowers with it.
Evening Primrose oil
If luxury were an oil, it would be enclosed in a bottle of evening primrose. The properties of this delicate oil are incredible. First of all, like rose oil above, it belongs to the category of non-comedogenic ingredients. It derives from the cold pressing of the seeds of the plant, a process that is carried out in mild conditions in order to preserve the plant’s components intact. It has an unusually high content of γ-linolenic acid (9%), which contributes to the good health of skin cells. For this reason, evening primrose oil is extremely nutritious for the skin. As its ingredients strengthen the epidermal barrier, it is certainly used to prevent and maintain skin health. However, it is so special that it becomes a valuable ally in the treatment of many conditions that concern us. That is, it has a calming effect on irritated or itchy skin, but it also has anti-wrinkle properties and is an ideal addition to a product for mature skin. It is ideal for any skin type, but proves to be extremely useful for dry skin.
Since Gardenia facial cream – which I made for myself – is aimed at drier skin types, it was inevitable that it would contain both of the above oils. But when Jasmin was born, we couldn’t make any “discounts”.
We had to fit rosehip oil and evening primrose oil into the formula.
And we succeeded! We created a rich facial cream for combination skin. Does it seem like an oxymoron to you? And yet it works! Try Jasmin and you will be convinced.
