Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid, derived from willow bark. This acid is oil-soluble, enabling it to dissolve through oil blockages that cause blackheads and pimples. It then exfoliates the dead skin cells from within the pores that cause the blockages. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory ingredient that calms redness cause by acne infection.

Allantoin is extracted from the comfrey plant and is known to be a non-irritatating ingredient that soothes and supports the skin. Its main role in skincare is helping the outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, to function normally. This layer is responsible for protection and maintaining the moisture balance in skin. Allantoin plays an important role in the shedding of dead skin cells.

The ingredient zinc gluconate is an organic compound. As a vegan ingredient, it is derived from vegetable and mineral origin and is much better absorbed by the skin than other forms of zinc. It has extremely good sebum-regulating properties, making it very effective for treating acne prone skin. It is also antibacterial, controlling the bacteria that causes acne and blemishes.

Glycolic Acid is a naturally occurring Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Glycolic acid gives the skin a smoother skin surface and youthful freshness by helping the skin to remove the outermost top layers of dead skin. It promotes the skins regeneration and increases skin firmness by encouraging the production of collagen. It immediately softens lines and wrinkles and supports the hydration of the skin.

Lactic Acid is a naturally occurring AHA acid, derived from sour milk. Lactic acid gently gives the skin a smoother skin surface by helping the skin to remove the outermost top layers of dead skin. It promotes the natural hydration and increases skin firmness by encouraging the production of collagen. It immediately smoothes lines and wrinkles and supports the functions of the skin barrier.

Also known as vitamin B5, it moisturises, protects, and hydrates the skin. Well known for its calming properties and often referred to as the vitamin gentle enough for babies, current research now shows its strength is also in preventing water loss from the surface of the skin. Making this an essential ingredient at keeping your skin hydrated.

Shea butter has a very high concentration of fatty acids and vitamins, which makes this ingredient ideal for cosmetics to nourish and nurture the skin. Shea butter also has calming and anti-inflammatory properties, making it healing for all skin types and conditions. One of its hugely beneficial properties is it helps skin maintain its moisture levels, keeping it healthy and supple.