A mixture of Fatty Alcohol from Coconuts and Glucose. Its main usage in skin care is that of a cleansing agent. it helps to foam a solution, and as emulsifier it helps to keep the water and oil parts of a product together. This is what makes the bubbles, the foam and all the fun that comes with cleansing gels!
Rich of Flavonoids, Vitamins and Antioxidants, the SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER is a powerful herbal friend. It is capable of treating breakouts, puffy areas, rosacea and acne due to its antiviral and antibacterial benefits. And... its black little berries are used for great desserts here in Austria.
The wonderful refreshing scent of fresh cut lemons calms our mind and boost concentration. Detox your skin with its antiseptic power and get rid of pimples.
We all know the wonders of cucumber slices against under eye bags. Did you know that CUCUMIS SATIVUS JUICE also treats open pores, reduces dark circles? It is simply a super-mild, natural, moisture-rich, Vitamin C bomb. It doesn't cure a heartache, but it sure soothes the irritated skin!
This all-round vitamin in skin care improves the skin surface relief, increases the moisture retention capacity and increases the enzyme activity of the skin. It can also heal, or limit damage caused by Free Radicals and thus protects the skin against premature skin ageing.
Also known as PANTHENOL, this moisturizer is a transparent liquid that improves wound healing and soothes even sensitive skin.
Citrus fruits are an excellent source for cosmetic ingredients!
CITRIC ACID is used to promote cell renewal or to adjust the acid level of the finished product. While CITRAL is found in limes, lemons and oranges (2-9%), its highest natural concentration is in that of Lemon Myrtle (90-98%). It is an aroma ingredient with strong citrus scent. CITRONELLOL has a slightly misleading name though: its most frequent natural sources are Rose Oils and Geranium Oil followed by Lemon Grass - its main application is as a scent.
Often derived from vegetable oils, GLYCERIN maintains the water balance of your skin and thus acts as a humectant. It can also help with wound healing or serious conditions such as Psoriasis. It helps your skin look healthier and more attractive and makes it soft and supple.
Historically derived from evaporating mineral water, SODIUM SULFATE is not only used as a common laxative, but also to thicken the aqueous part of the finished skin care product, thus creating the wonderful gel-structure. It must not be confused with SLS (SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE), which NAVI is free of.
For a 'pure refreshing' cleansing gel we thought 'What is more refreshing than Limes?' Probably only Lemons! Hence, we decided to add both! Elder Flowers balances this scent to make it a bit more subtle and more delicate.