Green Tea[1], White Tea, Rose Hydrosol, Rosehip Oil[2], Pomegranate Seed Oil, Coffee Cherry Extract, Green Coffee Powder, Vitamin E[3] (A-Tocopherol), Vitamin C[4] (Ascorbyl Palmitate[5]), Aloe[6] Juice, Vanilla Absolute, Rosemary Extract[7], Thyme Extract[8], Goldenseal Extract, Oregano Extract, Japanese Honeysuckle, And Grapefruit Seed, Hyaluronic Acid[9]
Ingredient Analysis
1. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( Green Tea ) proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; can prevent collagen breakdown & reduce UV damage to skin. It is generally accepted that 5% green tea extract or polyphenols in the 90% range is an effective concentration in skincare products to produce these effects.
3. ↑ Vitamin E. Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)
4. ↑ Vitamin C. an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient
5. ↑ Ascorbyl Palmitate. A moisturizing vitamin C ester, fat/lipid soluble, antioxidant and preservative
