ingredients
uniquely natural and organic
selectively wild harvested
bull kelp
Wild Harvested on Vancouver Island, BC.
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We wild harvest bull kelp off the coast of Vancouver Island. It grows 25 cm per day, making it one of the top fastest-growing plants on the planet.
You will notice that many of our skin and hair products contain contains ethically harvested purified Pacific wild bull kelp, or Nereocystis luetkeana. We use a cold process sterile extraction to maintain heat sensitive nutrients. ​Bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, proteins, peptides, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, are responsible for the biological properties associated with seaweeds. This seaweed also has excellent firming and toning effects on the skin, revitalizing your skin’s appearance
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juniper berries
Wild Harvested in Ontario.
Also known as eastern red cedar, Juniperus virginiana berries are rich in terpenes such as limonene (63.1%) and elemol (18.4%). We wild harvest our berries in Ontario, and produce a slow heat glycerin extract for our face creams. Known as PEs or "penetration enhancers" natural terpenes have been found to be the most effective compounds for TDD or "transdermal drug delivery" across the stratum corneum, the outer layer of your epidermis. The enhancing power of limonene enables it to be used as a carrier for other ingredients that are unable to cross the layers of skin and natural oils that form the skin barrier, alone. This means that our premium actives such as niacinamide (B3), marine collagen peptides and silk peptides are get to where they truly make an impact!
lanolin
Lanolin is a natural, animal-derived product harvested from shorn wool. Refined lanolin has been used for more than a hundred of years in ointments as an emollient and is occlusive, meaning it prevents the evaporation of water from the skin (transepidermal water loss). This keeps skin moisturized and helps the skin heal. Because lanolin can hold twice its weight in water. This can plump skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
retinol
Retinoids help your cells proliferate more efficiently and effectively over time, while strengthening the foundation of your skin.
Retinoids help to make sure that the cell turnover cycle stays efficient throughout the course of life. Microbial evidence indicates that the skin microbiome significantly interacts with topical retinol, influencing its metabolism and enhancing its ability to accelerate cell turnover and reduce signs of aging. Specific skin microbes, such as Corynebacterium kefirresidentii and Sericytochromatia species, can metabolize retinol, potentially contributing to the conversion of retinol into more active forms on the skin surface.
vitamin c
Vitamin C strengthens and thickens the epidermis—the skin's outermost layer—by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation. It acts through DNA demethylation, activating genes that counteract age-related thinning. Topical application boosts this barrier function, aids in collagen synthesis, and protects against oxidative stress. According to Havard Health "Topical vitamin C is a science-backed, dermatologist-favorite ingredient that may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and acne".
We use a stable form of vitamin C at a high concentration of 10% in airtight and opaque containers to maintain the integrity of this amazing ingredient
usnea barbata
Wild Harvested on Vancouver Island. Ethically harvested.
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This slow growing lichen-a symbiotic algae and fungus-is occupying a growing body of scientific literature as it concerns dermatological problems with bacteria and yeasts. A promising pharmacological material, lichen is rich in usnic acid, which has demonstrated antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Additionally, it exhibits anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.
niacinamide
Like all actives, niacinamide, or vitamin B3, needs an osmolytic substances to deliver it past the outer layers of the skin where it will produce results. At 2.5 to 5% concentration, this vitamin improves skin barrier function, moisturizes, improves the appearance of aged skin, lightens skin, evens skin tone, reduces sebum and enlarged skin pores, antioxidant activity against singlet oxygen.