Firming Eye Cream - Pomegranate & Maca Peptides

The yellow to reddish coloured, relatively thick Pomegranate Seed Oil is one of the active agent oils and is rich in the rare punicic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid). This valuable vegetable oil also has antioxidant properties that improves the regeneration of the skin and is therefore considered to be an outstanding skin care product for dry, aging and stressed 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.

Maca peptides are derived from maca root through a bio-enzymatic process. They support cell renewal, reduce wrinkles and enhance the skin’s natural radiance.

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

Sesame Seed Oil works as a perfect massage oil and is used for the care of wan, dry and mature skin but it is also used as a hair conditioning product. It has a great antioxidative effect, skin caring properties and is an ideal carrier oil for active agents. It comprises of a high content of unsaturated fatty oils, such as oil and linolenic acid, as well as phytosterols and Vitamin E (esp. gamma-tocopherol).

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.

Candelilla Wax is a brown-yellow, brittle, vegetable hard wax. It mostly contains saturated hydrocarbons and wax esters. The wax has a smoothing effect and balances the skin's lipid content. It is particularly suitable for lip care products.

Stearic acid sorbitol ester has an emulsifying effect. It is made from plant oils and plant starch.

The yellow to reddish coloured, relatively thick Pomegranate Seed Oil is one of the active agent oils and is rich in the rare punicic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid). This valuable vegetable oil also has antioxidant properties that improves the regeneration of the skin and is therefore considered to be an outstanding skin care product for dry, aging and stressed skin.

The colourless to light-yellow Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil works as a perfect massage oil and is ideal for a hair conditioning product, as well as for the care of wan, dry skin. It is characterised by a high content of oleic acid and palmitoleic acid, which are similar to the human skin sebum. Therefore, it has a regenerative effect and outstanding skin care benefits that smooth the skin.

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.

The pomegranate extract is characterized, among other things, by a high proportion of long-chain sugars. These can help reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

Green tea extracts are characterized by a high content of proanthocyanidins. In a complex of active ingredients, a green tea extract can help to reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

Beige millet seeds contain both mineral components and a number of unsaturated fatty acid esters. According to the anthroposophical understanding of humans and nature, millet has a structuring, protective effect; oil extracts show moisture-retaining properties.

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 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.

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.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a raw material that can be obtained from naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria by fermenting a suitable nutrient solution. In a complex of active ingredients, it can help to reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

The fermentation product of lactic acid bacteria from plant-based raw materials is used as a nourishing raw material in skin care products.

Caffeine is a natural ingredient in coffee beans or tea. In a complex of active ingredients, it can help to reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

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

Maca peptides are derived from maca root through a bio-enzymatic process. They support cell renewal, reduce wrinkles and enhance the skin’s natural radiance.

Glyceryl caprylate is a co-emulsifier that is primarily used to stabilise O/W emulsions (oil-in-water emulsions). It possesses replenishing, moisture regulating and wetting properties. Glyceryl caprylate is manufactured using various vegetable oils.

This sugar ester is used as an emulsifier. It has skin-caring properties and makes the skin feel pleasantly smooth. Sucrose cocoate is made from plant oils and sugar.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier with skin caring properties. In cleansing products it can be used as a mild cleansing raw material. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is made from raw materials obtained from sugar and vegetable oils.

Maltodextrin is a starch-derived substance that swells in aqueous solutions. In emulsions it has a stabilising effect.