Mica
Mica is one of the most important mineral ingredients in cosmetics, used widely to add shimmer and sparkle. It is also popular in skincare products designed to create a glow effect, particularly those marketed as brightening or illuminating. Found in Lumi Butter, Lumi Oil, Eden’s Elixir
Cosmetic Properties
- cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as relieving itchiness
- retains moisture
- antioxidant; promotes the production of collagen
- effective against viruses, bacteria and fungi
- ideal for dry, irritated & sensitive skin types
- used for the treatment of psoriasis, dermatitis and sunburn
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Aloe Barbadensis
The Aloe Barbadensis plant is one of the more commonly known houseplants because of the Aloe Vera gel you find inside its leaves. The extract coming from the juice containing leaves of the Aloe vera plant. It’s usually a hydroglycolic extract (though oil extract for the lipid parts also exists) that has similar moisturizing, emollient and anti-inflammatory properties as the juice itself.
Cosmetic Properties
- cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as relieving itchiness
- retains moisture
- antioxidant; promotes the production of collagen
- effective against viruses, bacteria and fungi
- ideal for dry, irritated & sensitive skin types
- used for the treatment of psoriasis, dermatitis and sunburn
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