Ginger is one of the oldest-known medicinal plants and was already listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Like bisabolol and azulene, the ethereal oil of ginger is one of the sesquiterpenes which are antiphlogistic and bacteriostatic. The pungent constituents in ginger extracts have a warming effect by stimulating the blood flow. 

• stimulates the blood flow
• regulates the moisture balance

Tryhydric alcohol found in almost all vegetable and animal fats and oils. Because of its hygroscopic (water-absorbing) properties, glycerin is used in many oil-in-water emulsions in cosmetics to protect the skin against dehydration.

• promotes the skin’s natural oil generation
• regulates the skin’s moisture balance

Is primarily extracted from seeds of red grapes. Grape seed oil - at approximately 85% - has the highest level of unsaturated fatty acids (e.g. linoleic acid) of all vegetable oils. In addition it contains the “skin vitamins” A, E and B6. The skin is protected against dehydration and nourished to render it especially smooth. The procyanidine which it also contains is currently the strongest known natural antioxidant and is commonly referred to as the “anti-aging vitamin”.

• protects against drying out
• nourishing
• slightly toning
• protects against free radicals

The grapefruit is a citrus fruit with healing and nourishing active substances. The volatile oil is extracted by squeezing the peel. It acts refreshing, supports blood circulation and revitalises. The antiseptic effect prevents inflammations. The scent of grapefruit oil increases comfort and simultaneously has a relaxing effect.

• astringent
• antiseptic
• toning

Deep red extract from the Chinese medicinal plant Zi Cao (Radix Lithospermi erythrorhizon) used since thousands of years for its anti-inflammatory and skin care properties in the treatment of irritated and burnt skin.

• anti-inflammatory
• cares for the skin