Firming Face Serum Pomegranate & Maca Peptides

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

Glycerin is a natural component of fats and oils, which consist mainly of triglycerides (a combination of glycerin and three fatty acids). The glycerin that Weleda uses is obtained exclusively from plant oils. Glycerin is used as a moisturiser in cosmetic products as it is able to release the water it absorbs. Glycerin also makes oil-in-water emulsions easier to spread and has a smoothing and protecting effect on the skin.

Sesame oil is excellently suited as a massage oil and for the care of pale, dry skin, but also as a hair conditioning agent. It has good antioxidant and skin caring properties and is an excellent carrier oil for active ingredients. It contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, as well as phytosterols and vitamin E (especially gamma-tocopherol).

Aloe Vera contains single and multiple sugars as well as vitamins and proteins in the water storage tissue of its leaves. The Aloe Vera gel builds a cooling and protective mucus layer on the skin, which provides and retains moisture. It is used in products for the care of blemished, upset or dry skin.

Betaine is an amino acid derivative and is also a natural component of hair. In cosmetic products, betaine is used as a moisturiser because it is able to release previously absorbed water. Betaine is obtained from molasses.

The yellow to reddish coloured, relatively viscous pomegranate seed oil is one of the active agent oils. It is rich in the rare punicic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid. This precious vegetable oil has antioxidant properties, promotes regeneration and is well suited for dry, ageing and stressed skin.

Beige millet seeds contain both mineral components and a number of unsaturated fatty acid esters. According to the anthroposophical understanding of humans and nature, millet has a structuring, protective effect; oil extracts show moisture-retaining properties.

The extract from the olive leaves is particularly characterized by the polyphenols it contains. Therefore, olive leaf extracts exhibit antioxidant and skin-soothing properties on the skin.

The pale yellow to clear sunflower oil is a light vegetable oil. It works as a perfect massage oil and it is ideal for the attention of normal and combination skin. Due to its high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, it is full of skin caring properties and it is suitable as a carrier oil for active substances.

Beta glucan is a natural ingredient found in grains like oats or barley. In emulsions and hydrogels, beta-glucan acts as a consistency builder and contributes to the stability of a product.

Pectins are natural components of peels such as those from apples or citrus fruits. In emulsions and hydrogels, they act as consistency builders and contribute to product stability.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a natural gelling agent, emulsion stabilizer, binder and viscosity regulator.

Citric Acid is an organic fruit acid and is used in low concentrations in the emulsions to stabilise the pH-value.

Vitamin E is isolated from vegetable oils. It is used as an antioxidant (free radical scavenger).

Maca peptides are derived from maca root through a bio-enzymatic process. They support cell renewal, reduce wrinkles and enhance the skin’s natural radiance.

Maltodextrin is a starch-derived substance that swells in aqueous solutions. In emulsions it has a stabilising effect.

Silica can absorb moisture and improves consistency in emulsions. It can be used in body care products as well as in dental care products.

Fragrance (Perfume) is the collective name for raw materials that are used to perfume cosmetic products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixtures of natural essential oils. Synthetic fragrances are not utilised.

Limonene belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Limonene is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Linalool belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Linalool is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Geraniol belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Geraniol is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Citral belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Citral is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Coumarin belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Coumarin is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.