Beauty Sleep Ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium hyaluronate has a much smaller molecular size than hyaluronic acid so it has a much easier time deeply penetrating the skin. Powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturizer. Also protects the skin from irritation & relieves itchy and scaly skin.

Green Tea Extract

An extremely well researched ingredient!

Topical application of Green Tea possesses anti ageing properties. Polyphenols in green tea possess antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, and exhibit improvement in sun-damaged skin.

References for this information:

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 455-464

Rheumatology, July 2010 Epublication

Food and Chemical Toxicology, April 2008, pages 1,298-1,307

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, December 2001, pages 109-141

Niacinamide

Niacinamide or Vitamin B3, is a great skin-restoring ingredient that helps in aging and blemish-prone skin. Helps in visibly improving the enlarged pores and evening out skin tone. Helps in reducing fine lines & dull and damaged skin. Also proven beneficial in fighting sun and environmental damage.

The best part is that Niacinamide is stable in the presence of heat and light, unlike most ingredients!

Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162; and January 2013, Pages 192-201
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016 , pages 145-152
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower oil is great for dry, dehydrated, or environmentally damaged skin because its linoleic acid content helps skin synthesize its own lipids (fats), including ceramides, visibly repairing its barrier and leading to smoother, healthier-looking skin.

Also possesses Skin Calming properties & helps reduce signs of skin stress or irritation.

References for this information:

Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2,607-2,615
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239

Licorice Extract

Helps in evening out uneven skin tone, soothes skin. One of its components, Glabridin, is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient, which is why licorice often shows up in products meant for sensitive, reddened skin.

References for this information:

Fitoterapia, October 2013, pages 160-184J

Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2010, pages 20-31

International Journal of Molecular Science, 2009, issue 9, 4066-4087

Natural Product Research, December 2007, pages 1,234-1,241

Argan Oil

Good emollient, non-fragrant plant oil helpful for intense hydration.

References for this information:

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, December 2010, issue 12, pages 1669-1675
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, issue 2, pages 113-118
Clinical Nutrition, October 2004, issue 5, pages 1159-1166
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, October 1999, issue 1, pages 7-14

Evening Primrose Oil

Extremely significant skin-soothing agent with emollient (Skin softening )benefits for skin. Also helps other ingredients get better absorbed into the skin.

Reference for this information:
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2016, pages 188-193
Annals of Dermatology, December 2014, pages 706-712

Allantoin

Extracted from plants such as Comfrey or Chamomile, Allantoin is used as an effective skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
Reference for this information:
Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication