Contouring Face Serum - Blue Gentian & Edelweiss

The extract of blue gentian is especially characterized by its flavonoids and its bitter substances. The extract contributes to the firmness of the skin, protects the skin from premature ageing and has skin soothing properties.

The extract of the blooming aerial parts of the Edelweiss plant contains Edelweiss acid and flavonoids. These help the Edelweiss extract bind to free radicals and thus have an anti-oxidant effect. The skin is thereby protected from changes caused by sunlight.

Centella asiatica contains various triterpenic acids such as asiaticosides with positive effects on collagen synthesis. Extracts from tiger grass have skin-soothing, regenerating and skin-smoothing properties.

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

Glycerin is a natural ingredient in vegetable and animal fats and oils, which mainly consists of triglycerides (compound of glycerol with three fatty acids). In cosmetic products glycerin is used as a moisturising agent due to its hygroscopic (water-attracting) properties. Besides that, it helps with the distribution of O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and it smoothes and protects the skin.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

The yellow to green-yellow olive oil works as a perfect massage oil, as well as for the attention of normal to combination skin. It has outstanding skin care benefits, it is very kind to the skin and it is a great carrier oil for active agents. Therefore, it is highly suitable for normal to dry skin and it leaves the skin feeling soft and silky. Olive Oil is characterised by its high content of unsaturated oleic acid.

Aloe Vera contains single and multiple sugars as well as vitamins and proteins in the water storage tissue of its leaves. The Aloe Vera gel builds a cooling and protective mucus layer on the skin, which provides and retains moisture. It is used in products for the care of blemished, upset or dry skin.

The pale yellow to clear sunflower oil is a light vegetable oil. It works as a perfect massage oil and it is ideal for the attention of normal and combination skin. Due to its high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, it is full of skin caring properties and it is suitable as a carrier oil for active substances.

Lysolezithin is an emulsifier that is used for stabilising O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions). Lysolecithin is also a modified lecithin that is derived from vegetable oils. It restores the natural oils of the skin.

Sacha inchi oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. It combines well with the skin’s natural lipid layer, strengthening its barrier properties and supporting protection against moisture loss. It is suitable for nourishing sensitive, dry skin.

Glyceryl Stearate is an emulsifier*, which is produced from various vegetable oils and is used for stabilising O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions). Due to its antistatic properties it is often used in hair care products.

Silica can absorb moisture and improves consistency in emulsions. It can be used in body care products as well as in dental care products.

The extract of blue gentian is especially characterized by its flavonoids and its bitter substances. The extract contributes to the firmness of the skin, protects the skin from premature ageing and has skin soothing properties.

The extract of blue gentian is especially characterized by its flavonoids and its bitter substances. The extract contributes to the firmness of the skin, protects the skin from premature ageing and has skin soothing properties.

The extract of the blooming aerial parts of the Edelweiss plant contains Edelweiss acid and flavonoids. These help the Edelweiss extract bind to free radicals and thus have an anti-oxidant effect. The skin is thereby protected from changes caused by sunlight.

The colourless to slightly yellow castor oil is especially good at seeping into the spaces between skin cells thereby protecting the skin from drying out. In formulations which use colour pigments, it helps the pigment adhere to the skin.

The extract from the olive leaves is particularly characterized by the polyphenols it contains. Therefore, olive leaf extracts exhibit antioxidant and skin-soothing properties on the skin.

The Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is especially characterised by containing long-chained sugar and phytosterol. Watery Althaea Officinalis Root Extract forms a moisturising and protecting layer on the skin which calms and soothes it. Therefore, the extract is especially well suited for the care of dry and sensitive skin.

Centella asiatica contains various triterpenic acids such as asiaticosides with positive effects on collagen synthesis. Extracts from tiger grass have skin-soothing, regenerating and skin-smoothing properties.

Betaine is an amino acid derivative and occurs both in plants and in the human organism. In cosmetic products, Betaine is used as a moisturiser in products for the skin as well as the hair, as it is able to absorb and release water. Betaine is obtained from sugar molasses.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a natural gelling agent, emulsion stabilizer, binder and viscosity regulator.

Vitamin E is isolated from vegetable oils. It is used as an antioxidant (free radical scavenger).

Citric Acid is an organic fruit acid and is used in low concentrations in the emulsions to stabilise the pH-value.

Fragrance (Parfum) is the collective name for raw materials that are used to perfume cosmetic products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixtures of natural essential oils. Synthetic fragrances are not utilised.

Limonene belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Limonene is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Linalool belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Linalool is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Citronellol belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant the allergy sufferer. Citronellol is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Benzyl Benzoate belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Benzyl Benzoate is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Benzyl Salicylate belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Benzyl Salicylate is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Geraniol belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Geraniol is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Citral belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Citral is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Farnesol belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Farnesol is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.