Equisetum Arvense (Field Horsetail) is used to fortify connective tissue; it’s soothing, skin strengthening, it stimulates microcirculation and is astringent. Field Horsetail contains a high percentage of silicic acid. It has a deep effect, reaching the dermis and therefore provides, next to the recovering action, a long lasting effect by stimulating the biosynthesis of essential proteins from amino-acids in the dermis, amongst which the well-known proteins collagen and elastin and also hyaluronic acid.

"Lemon Balm
Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) is used because of its recovering power to the skin. Every damage to the skin, whatever its cause, even UV or environmental damage, benefits from Melissa Officinalis. Melissa Officinalis contains essential oils with a fresh scent and is rich in Rosmarinic Acid, which provides several interesting properties, such as anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. The well-known peppermint herb is also rich in Rosmarinic Acid and therefore it has a strong synergistic effect together with Lemon Balm."

"Rosemary
Contains bitter principles: stimulating, tonic and antiseptic. Also with antioxidant qualities to protect the products."

"Sage
Contains tannins and saponins: anti-inflammatory and purifying."

Niacinamide, Vitamin B3, takes care of the ceramide synthesis in the skin, strengthening the skin barrier in a natural way by creating lamellar lipid layers. Therefore naturally moisturizing the skin. Also improves the skin's defense. In case of Vitamin B3 deficiency, the skin will look very bad after a while (called "Pellagra").

Sodium Lactate is a small salt-like molecule which binds water to itself and holds it in place. These characteristics also make it a valuable ingredient to the Natural Moisturing Factor, which is responsible for the natural moisture balance in the skin.

Small molecule with fine water-binding qualities, which preserves the moisture balance in the skin.