Main Active Substances:
1. ICTASOL:
Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal actions of ICTASOL® provide a broad spectrum of efficacy.
They create the basis for a successful application of this active ingredient to treat a variety of skin painful problems, with or without microbial precedents, such as acne, dermatitis, rosacea...
All these skin diseases are commonly trigged by a combination of different factors such as an excessive oiliness, an unbalance in the skin barrier and the appearance of damaging bacteria on the skin.
ICTASOL®is a great ingredient to combat all these skin problems as it offers a broad variety of regulating properties.
2. ARNICA:
• Arnica is antiseptic, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory.
• It is used locally to treat burns, bruises or cold-induced pain.
3. CHAMOMILLE (Chamomilla recutita):
• Chamomile is a mild pain reliever with anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties.
• It is used for injuries, infections and reddened skin.
4. HORSTEIL:
• It has diuretic, homeostatic and anti-haemorrhagic and remineralizing properties.
• As it contains silicic acid it provides elasticity to tissues and contributes to cell reconstruction
• and therefore it is used to form new tissue in scars.
5. Ivy:
• Ivy is known for its anti-inflammatory properties on the skin. It contributes to healing cuts and wounds.
• Ivy soothes burns and skin inflammations and is slightly diuretic.
6. Yarrow:
• Perennial plant with the appearance of a feather duster that gives off a camphor smell and it is harvested between June and September.
• It has healing properties.
• It also contains azulene and lactose, which account for its anti-inflammatory properties and enhance its healing properties.
• It is indicated for improved skin cleansing.
7. Gold:
It contributes to a better penetration of all active substances and gives skin back its radiance.
8. Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract:
• It is extracted from the saffron bulb (Crocus Chrysanthus).
• This active substance can revert the ageing effect by stimulating communication between skin cells.
• It can rejuvenate the skin matrix as its growing factor is similar to the skin one, so it can preserve and improve skin biomechanical properties, as well as its quality.
9. Lactococcus ferment lysate:
• Fermented Lactococcus Lactis is a complex based on prebiotics, obtained from the lysate of bacteria fermented in specific conditions. It stimulates the skin cellular renewal, removing the layer of dead cells and mainly reinforcing the epidermal barrier function.
• It has anti-microbial properties and can defend the skin from environmental pollution and its impact on the skin.
• It improves the penetration of ingredients on the skin, offers long-term hydration and a greater antioxidant activity.
10. Niacinamide:
• It is vitamin B3.
• It acts as a precursor of many factors that work in the enzymatic skin reactions. Therefore, it is beneficial for many skin problems, such as acne, wrinkles, blemishes, irritation, oxidative stress...
11. Tea tree:
• Essential oil with antibacterial, anti-fungi and healing properties.
• It helps remove infection in cases of acne and maintain the balance of the skin bacterial flora.
• It is also very efficient as a healing and soothing agent in cases of skin with pustules or eczema.
12. Acacia from Senegal:
• Its resin is used to form a layer on the skin that protects it and prevents the relief produced by eczema or blemishes.
13. Salicylic acid:
• Salicylic acid is a chemical compound from the ABHA (beta-hydroxy acid) family, with a natural origin, extracted from the bark of the white willow. From ancient times it has been used as antiseptic and analgesic.
• Its molecular structure makes it more permeable and facilitates its deep work.
• Salicylic acid is commonly used as one of the best active substances to treat acne, whiteheads and blackheads as it has antiseptic, antibacterial and keratolytic properties.
This means that it prevents the proliferation of bacteria when there is an excessive sebum production, oiliness or skin impurities, as well as the development of inflammation or infection.
14. Azelaic acid:
• An active substance sourced from cereal.
• Its molecule has been proven to be effective to stop the bacterial growth, balance the sebaceous secretion and prevent hyper-keratosis and inflammation.
• It is an acid with anti-inflammatory properties, so it is used in people with dermatitis or rosacea.
15. Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract:
• Commonly known as jujube.
• It has 20 times more vitamin C than any citric fruit, it is rich in calcium and vitamins A, B1 and B2.
• Great antioxidant properties, thanks to its high content of polyphenols.
• Formed by alkaloids that help detach dry skins and soothe more irritated and inflamed skins.
• Promotes cell growth and, thus, improves elasticity and firmness of tissues.
• Protects the skin against bacteria and damaging environmental agents.