COSMIX Oleo Guard
Applications
Soothing
Protecting
Nourishing
Skin repair
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Cosmetic Benefits
Reinforcement of the barrier function
Improvement of the membrane fluidity
Moisturizing power
Free radical scavenger
Protection against oxidative stress
Ingredients (INCI):
Hemisqualane (C13-15 Alkane), Rapeseed (Brassica Campestris Seed) Oil, False Flax (Camelina Sativa) Seed Oil, Indian Fig Cactus / Prickly Pear / Opuntia Cactus (Opuntia Ficus-Indica) Flower Extract
Active Biomolecules
Linolenic acid ω3, ω6, ω9
Vitamin A, C, E, K
Flavonoids
Tannins
Betanins
Recommended Dose
1-5%
Active Ingredients
Opuntia Cactus Flower Extract
Opuntia is commonly known as Prickly Pear or Indian Fig Cactus. Prickly pear is a desert plant, one of the most cold-tolerant of lowland cacti. Thanks to its resistance to extreme desert conditions, this flower has a lot of dermatological protective and anti-aging properties.
It is rich in much needed minerals and vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and potassium while also containing tannins, flavonoids, betanins and alkaloids. Vitamin A and C are important vitamins that play a role in protecting and repairing the skin while also supporting the production of structural proteins thus supporting the skin structure.
Due to the content of tannins, flavonoids, betanins and alkaloids, prickly pear can improve the overall appearance of the skin. The high tannin content of prickly pear can act as a natural astringent, which is great for tightening thus minimizing the appearance of the pores.
Rapeseed Oil, which is formally known as Brassica Campestris, is fragrance free oil that contains the lowest saturated fat of all oils, and has no carbohydrates or sugar in it.
Rapeseed Oil also contains vitamins K and E, the latter one is considered an antioxidant that eliminates free radicals that harm the body and intensifies the appearance of aging skin. Overall Rapeseed oil is considered to aid in regenerating, restructuring, replenishing and rejuvenating the skin.
Vitamin E is also a lipid-soluble antioxidant, meaning that it can help protect the integrity of cell membranes throughout the body. Mucus membranes are important for protecting our body from foreign substances and constitute an important part of our immune system.
Camelina oil has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes, for food and for lamp oil during the bronze age. The seeds were simply crushed and the oil released. It is considered a weed in much of Europe.
Camelina Oil is a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. This is combined with a unique antioxidant complex makes this oil incredibly stable and highly resistant to rancidity and heat.
One of the most important benefits of essential fatty acids are their powerful anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema are inflammatory conditions that cause redness, itching, dryness and chafing of the skin.
The anti-inflammatory action of the essential fatty acids helps to relieve and soothe the skin as well as provide a healthy barrier that prevents bacteria from entering chafed, broken skin.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) are essential for the healthy appearance of skin as well as proper skin function: In humans, an essential fatty acid deficiency results in dermatitis (scaling and dryness of the skin) as well as trans-epidermal water loss.
As the name implies, essential fatty acids cannot be produced by the body so they need to be ingested or applied to the skin when treating skin conditions.
