Vegan Facial Moisturizer: Anti-Aging Cream with Turmeric & Rose

This luscious crème is an age-defying facial moisturizer with nourishing plant-based ingredients. Although it is a luxuriously rich cream, it absorbs easily into the skin, leaving it feel soothed and hydrated vs. shiny and greasy. The barely discernible scent is a calming combination of lavender, rose absolute, and ylang ylang essential oils.

Because this crème contains Sepilift dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, it goes beyond being a mere moisturizer though. It is a daily treatment that can bring visible results to your skin. Sepilift has been clinically proven to significantly decrease wrinkles, firm the skin, and smooth the signs of aging skin. Best of all, this plant-derived wrinkle-correcting agent has been approved by ECOCERT. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0026/8317/5001/files/Technical_document_SEPILIFT.pdf?7409108524809900186

Each ingredient in this moisturizer was curated for how it benefits dry and/or mature skin. Read on for a few more highlights regarding the key ingredients:

Certified Organic Turmeric Hydrosol — Everybody’s talking about the health benefits of turmeric these days, but did you know it’s also full of anti-aging benefits for the skin? Studies published by the American Academy of Dermatology found that a moisturizing cream containing turmeric can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and aging caused by sun damage. Because turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory, it can also help calm the skin and reduce puffiness.

Bulgarian Rose Hydrosol – The benefits of roses go way beyond their gorgeous scent. They also help restore the pH balance of your skin and minimize the appearance of pores.

Aloe Juice – Aloe is best known for how it soothes sunburns. In addition to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it also helps hydrate the skin and lock in moisture. Because it has been shown to stimulate fibroblast activity, it assists with collagen and elastin fiber production. The bottom line is that aloe assists in slowing down the signs of aging.

Camellia Japonica Oil — Camellia japonica oil has been prized in some Asian cultures for centuries for its ability to protect and revitalize the skin. It’s widely used today to help nourish and soothe the skin, and it has even been shown to help restore skin’s elasticity. Because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, research has found it to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Another benefit is that it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy feel.

Sweet Almond Oil – What sets almond oil apart from other carrier oils is that when applied, it actually makes it to the third layer of your skin. The benefit of this is that it’s able to trap water there and prevent the loss of water through evaporation, thereby making your skin feel softer and smoother. Mature skin produces less oil as it ages so will benefit from the barrier effects that sweet almond oil provides.

Jojoba Oil – Jojoba is technically not an oil; it’s a liquid wax, much like the sebum that our skin produces. It is one of the best substances for providing a barrier to water loss on the skin. Highly lubricating and antioxidative, it’s beneficial for all skin types.

Gotu Kola – Research supports that Gotu Kola is a highly effective anti-aging ingredient. Not only does it have antioxidant properties, but it is rich in triterpene saponins which have been shown to firm and tighten the appearance of skin.

Evening Primrose Oil – This oil has very high levels of gamma-linolenic acid GLA, an essentially fatty acid also known as “omega-6.” This fatty acid plays an important role in supporting skin barrier function. It also performs as a penetration enhancer, synergistically assisting in increasing the transportation of other key ingredients in this formula.

Arnica – In the beauty world, arnica has been used to combat puffiness.

Calendula — Calendula is thought to play an important role in the process of dermal aging.

Cherry Blossom Extract — Research studies suggest that cherry blossom benefits the skin by reducing oxidation damage that leads to aging. It’s rich in essential fatty acids and helps repair the skin’s natural barriers to promote smooth, supple skin.

Rosemary Co2 Extract – This potent antioxidant contains caffeic acid which is effective at penetrating into the stratum corneum. Remember that antioxidants fight the free radicals that cause cellular degradation and premature aging, and they assist in promoting collagen production.

Full list of ingredients: turmeric hydrosol, rose water, aloe juice, camellia seed oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba, vegetable glycerin, Sepilift, gotu kola, arnica, calendula extract, cherry blossom extract, essential oils, benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, xanthan gum