Ingredients

February 4, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger 3 Comments

Produced from the Argan tree (Argania spinosa) and found primarily in Morocco, this oil offers anti-aging benefits, improved skin elasticity, antioxidant protection (via tocopherols), improved hydration, as well as helping with inflammation.

For those of us who can clearly remember beauty products before the start of the millennium, argan oil still has that new, buzzword feel. Not a particularly well-known ingredient before the turn of the century, the Moroccan botanical import has become ubiquitous in the beauty industry, playing both starring and supporting roles in skin care, hair care, and even makeup. And for good reason.

It’s a rare oil that is high in both oleic (omega 9) and linoleic (omega 6) essential fatty acids, both of which aid acne-prone skin, which studies show is usually deficient in linoleic acid in the sebum.

Depending on its sourcing, argan oil contains about 35–40 percent linoleic acid and 42–48 percent oleic acid. While linoleic acid will reduce inflammation and acne, and increase skin moisture, oleic acid can improve the skin’s permeability and assist other ingredients to penetrate the skin more easily.

Produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), this plant oil is exclusive to Morocco, but historically argan oil use was not. People throughout the world have taken advantage of the many argan oil benefits to help treat skin infections, bug bites and skin rashes. Today, it’s used by men and women who are seeking an effective, all-natural moisturizer for skin and hair.

Wondering why Moroccan argan oil is so beneficial for your hair and skin? Simply look at its compounds — it contains:

Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Antioxidants
Omega-6 fatty acids
Linoleic acid

Here are just a few of the amazing skin benefits of argan oil:

Argan Oil Adds Moisture

Argan oil provides a major boost of hydration to the skin, thanks to its high quantities of vitamin E. “Vitamin E also helps strengthen the skin’s barrier so it’s able retain more hydration,” says West Hollywood-based celebrity esthetician and founder of SkinLab, Joshua Ross. To help seal in hydration, he recommends applying a few drops of 100 percent pure argan oil to your daily moisturizer.

Argan Oil Reduce Wrinkles

Because it’s so nourishing, argan oil may also help your skin appear more youthful. When we talk about thinning of the skin as we get older, we lose both collagen (the building blocks of skin) and the elasticity (the skin’s ability to snap back after being stretched), which leads to tissue paper-like wrinkling of the skin. When used topically, argan oil has been found to improve elasticity of the skin in postmenopausal women.

Argan Oil Reduces Blemishes

If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, or brown spots on the skin caused by hormones, aging, or years of sun exposure, argan oil may help improve and brighten your skin tone. Argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E compounds) that can inhibit the production of excess pigment from melasma or scars. Animal studies also suggest that it may even help speed healing from burn scars, she adds.

Argan Oil Cleanses Skin

If you’re battling oily, acne-prone skin, adding even more oil is probably not your first plan of action. However, it may help more than you think. “A small study showed that topical application of argan oil twice daily for four weeks was associated with reduced sebum (aka oil) and a less shiny complexion. This means that it could potentially help to reduce clogged pores and acne.

Argan oil is also an outstanding source of essential vitamins and minerals that can improve your overall health. From antioxidants to anti-inflammatory properties, this oil is a requisite part of any skin care routine. Here are a few of the health benefits of argan oil:

Rich in Antioxidants

Argan oil is rich in antioxidants that help protect against environmental damage, like polyphenols and vitamin E. This vitamin is well loved in skincare for its anti-aging and skin softening properties. Both help scavenge free radicals, helping to maintain skin’s youthfulness.

Rich in Fatty Acids

AO is extremely rich in fatty acids, with about 95% of it consisting of fatty acids. These offer moisture and nourishment to the skin.

Anti-Inflammatory

Another benefit of fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acids is that they’re also anti-inflammatory. Not only does this make it an option to soothe irritated skin, but, due to these anti-inflammatory properties, it has also been considered for acne as it is considered non-comedogenic and won’t leave the skin feeling greasy.

That’s why we use organic argan oil in the CHARLÍS Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer. This amazing moisturizer enhances surface texture and skin clarity and restores your skin’s natural moisture barrier. Other superstar ingredients include:

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS OLEOSOMES: Rich in safflower seed oil and vitamin E and linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid for moisture locking), these tiny oil droplets work both as natural emulsifiers as well as slow- time-released delivery systems, giving the skin long-lasting moisture to maintain the hydration of the skin.

ORGANIC THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTERS: Cold pressed from the fruit seeds of a tree growing in the Brazilian Amazonia, this butter is an excellent vegan alternative to animal-derived Lanolin. It is prized for its rich content of phytosterols (to benefit dry, damaged skin), polyphenols (to combat free radicals in the skin), and fatty acids (to moisturize the skin).

ORGANIC CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL: Extracted from the peel of the grapefruit, this oil contains naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) that help promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal. It also contains astringent and tightening properties, and due to potent antibacterial and antimicrobial effects, it’s the perfect ingredient to treat and protect acne-prone skin.

ORGANIC PERILLA OCYMOIDES SEED OIL: A member of the mint family and native to Eastern Asia, this oil is a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and is an excellent antioxidant, thus helping to prevent free-radical-induced damage to the skin cells, which can result in premature aging. It is also easily absorbed into the skin and is not greasy.

Beauty is more than skin deep. We want you to love your skin, and the CHARLÍS line of luxury skin care products will help you feel confident in your healthy, beautiful, radiant skin. For information on how to order the best skin care products on the market, please visit https://charlis.beauty/.

February 2, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger 2 Comments

Extracted from the fruit of a small tree, this sweet-smelling oil is great for toning, cleansing and gently antiseptic. It soothes skin irritations, minimizes the look of scars and other marks on the skin, and also helps even out skin tone by influencing melanin production.

Also known as citrus aurantium bergamia, bergamot oil comes from the peel of the bergamot fruit. Widely grown in Lombardy, Italy, this exotic fruit is actually a type of orange, just with a more lemon-y yellow rind.

Packed with flavonoids that soothe and calm skin, bergamot essential oil is perfect for nourishing a tired complexion. Not to mention, the lively citrus scent is divine. It’s hard not to fall in love with the intoxicating aroma the moment you smell it.

There are plenty of essential oil enthusiasts who place bergamot oil in their top choices for aromatherapy, as a flavoring in their favorite drink or a key ingredient in their skincare blend. We know it can be hard to pick a favorite, but bergamot oil can give you a lot of reasons to include it in your daily skincare routine.

But bergamot’s calming scent isn’t the only thing the ingredient is lauded for: It’s got antibacterial and astringent properties, which means it can be used to unclog pores and balance sebum levels. It also works as an anti-inflammatory, which means pimples don’t stand a chance against it. Bergamot can even be effective to spot treat blemishes, acne, and painful cysts and pimples due to its analgesic qualities.

Bergamot can also help revitalize your skin, reducing the signs of premature aging and keeping you looking youthful and vibrant. Packed full of antioxidants, bergamot oil is the ultimate ingredient to keep free radicals (the number one culprit of premature skin aging) at bay.

If you want to heal your skin and reduce the appearance of unsightly blemishes, bergamot oil may be the right choice for you. Whether it’s acne, scars, blemishes or pigmentation, bergamot oil tones and soothes your complexion so you can look and feel your best.

Worried about clogged pores and toxins? Thanks to its antibacterial properties, bergamot oil is a natural cleanser. It’s particularly good for oily skin, helping to unclog pores and balance sebum levels. Environmental toxins can prematurely age your skin. They may contribute to wrinkles, age spots, and uneven color. But bergamot oil can help purge these toxins, helping your skin stay healthy.

Do you suffer from puffy, inflamed skin? Fear not! In 2012, a study published in the Journal Of Essential Oil Research examined the biological properties, and the cosmetic and medical uses of bergamot oil. In vitro studies concluded that bergamot oil showed significant anti-inflammatory activity. The authors believe this may be related to the presence of citropten and bergapten in the oil.

The same study provides evidence that bergamot oil shows activity against several Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as fungi and yeasts. It appears that flavonoid extracts of C. bergamia peel possess a strong antimicrobial activity on numerous bacteria and yeasts and this indicates that bergamot oil can potentially be used as a topical treatment for dermatophytosis (fungal infection).

The benefits of bergamot oil on your skin are impeccable, which is why we made sure to include it in the CHARLÍS Nourishing Anti-Aging Toner. This amazing toner hydrates, nourishes, and balances the pH of your skin to reveal softer, smoother skin fully prepped for skincare. Other superstar ingredients include:

ORGANIC ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE: Aloe Barbadensis is another word for Aloe Vera. Aside from being a staple in your mother’s medicine cabinet for sunburned skin, this amazing plant has been used by different civilizations for centuries for a range of skin care, health, and medicinal purposes. It’s a great moisturizer and also helps wound healing and skin regeneration in general.

ALPINE ROSE: Grown on the slopes of the Alps, Alpine Rose (aka Rhododendron) eliminates senescent skin cells, increases skin elasticity, nourishes skin stem cells, and helps reduce and repair damage caused by environmental stressors like UV radiation. Alpine Rose really sets itself apart by its ability to stimulate collagen production. Collagen makes up the foundation of your skin and is responsible for giving you a smooth, youthful complexion.

BUDDLEJA DAVIDII EXTRACT: Commonly called the “butterfly bush,” this fragrant flowering plant has proven a valuable skin care ingredient due to its anti-aging benefits. The fast-growing shrub is shown to help protect skin from photo damage, oxidative stress, and UV radiation.

ORGANIC CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL: The essential oil from the rind of the orange, this oil has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin lightening, and anti-microbial properties and can be beneficial in skin care formulations. Hesperidin has also been shown to offer skin protection against UVA-induced damage of fibroblasts and collagen.

January 22, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger 2 Comments

Ubiquinone is also (and perhaps more popularly) known as coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Applied to skin, it can have antioxidant benefits due to its energizing effect on factors in skin that tend to slow down with age and cumulative sun exposure.

The hunt for firm skin is fervent, and it’s one of the most sought-out side effects when looking for a good skincare product. Many ingredients claim to increase cell turnover rate and improve skin’s elasticity, but as of late, we’ve been noticing a certain name popping up more and more when it comes to our skin’s firmness: CoQ10.

But CoQ10 is nothing new. It’s been a hero ingredient in Japanese beauty for years. So, what exactly is it? Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble substance found in almost every tissue in your body. Your body naturally produces a lot of it.

As an antioxidant, Coenzyme Q10 can go around mopping up reactive free radicals before they muck up your cells. Free radicals are generated in normal cell processes and by environmental stressors (UV, pollution), and when they react with parts of your body they’re not meant to, the damage can accumulate and show up as signs of aging.

In aerobic cellular respiration, Coenzyme Q10 is vital in aerobic energy production within the mitochondria of your cells. Your body produces around 95% of its energy this way. “Aerobic” in this context doesn’t just mean walking and exercising, but all of the microscopic oxygen-consuming processes that go on inside your body that you don’t notice.

Coenzyme Q10 was discovered in 1957 and since then, its use has been researched extensively in the areas of cancer and heart disease. Coenzyme Q10’s been mainly found to act as an antioxidant. It’s believed to be involved in preventing both chronological aging (loss of firmness in skin as you get older) and photoaging (wrinkling and drying of skin from excessive sun exposure). Applying coenzyme Q10 on the skin was found to increase antioxidant levels and decrease free radicals in a clinical trial.

It’s also expected that, like other antioxidants, coenzyme Q10 could help prevent the inflammation and wrinkling caused by the radicals formed in your skin after sun exposure. Cultured human skin cells treated with coenzyme Q10 suffered less damage when exposed to UVA and UVB light, and coenzyme Q10 prevented UVA-induced antioxidant decrease in elderly people’s skin.

As you get older, the levels of coenzyme Q10 in your body decreases, with peak levels occurring in your early 20s. It also decreases when you’re stressed or sick. It’s thought that this could lead to sagging skin, wrinkles and loss of firmness and elasticity.

So logically, you could potentially undo this by supplementing your skin with a coenzyme Q10-containing skincare product. And like most other antioxidants, it looks like it mostly acts on the upper layers (epidermis) rather than the deeper layers (dermis), with 10 times as much coenzyme Q10 found in the epidermis.

There aren’t many studies on topical coenzyme Q10 and aging skin, but a couple of trials found that topical 1% and 0.3% coenzyme Q10 cream reduced wrinkles. However, both of these studies were performed over a long period (5-6 months), so coenzyme Q10 may not be ideal for quick results.

While naturally occurring CoQ10 can be digested for energy, it can do a number of things in skincare products too. In terms of skincare, it’s usually in toners, moisturizers, and under-eye creams, helping to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines.Here are a few examples:

Energizes Cell Activity: “This energy is needed to repair damage and make sure the skin cells are healthy,” says Bullock. “Active skin cells get rid of toxins easily and can make better use of nutrients. When your skin ages, all these processes slow down, causing dull and sallow, wrinkled skin.” CoQ10 can keep your cells active and energized, helping your cells rid themselves of toxins.

Reduces Sun Damage: “The skin is damaged by exposure to the sun’s UV rays, which provides a source of free radicals, which can be damaging to the cells’ DNA,” says Pickens. “The potent antioxidant function of CoQ10 helps it to protect the skin at the molecular level from the damaging effects of the sun and from damage by free radicals.” As Thomas explains, it works by “decreasing the collagen degradation of skin and interdicting the damage caused by photo-aging.”

Evens Skin Tone: CoQ10 works to block tyrosinase, which helps with the production of melanin, which means that CoQ10 can help fade and prevent dark spots.1

Stimulate collagen and elastin production: “CoQ10 supports the body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin,” says Bullock.

Replenishes Skin Cells: More energized skin cells mean healthier skin cells. Adding CoQ10 to your skincare may allow your cells to better utilize other nutrients, leading to healthier skin overall.

Helps Reduce Damage of Free Radicals: Since CoQ10 aids in cell activity, it also means that your cells can be more efficient in flushing out toxins like free radicals and healing the damage they cause.

Helps Soothe Skin: While toxins are being flushed out, your skin is silently thanking you. CoQ10 works to help your cells remove what’s irritating cells and your skin.

This ingredient helps your body produce collagen and elastin, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines. That’s why we use it in our CHARLÍS Breath of Life Oxygen Face Serum. This outstanding serum gives your skin the “breath of life” it needs and deserves!

Other superstar ingredients include:

APPLE STEM CELL: Studies show that apple stem cells boost production of human stem cells, protect the cell from stress, and decrease wrinkles.

ORGANIC CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT: Calendula Extract prevents aging in two different ways: It promotes skin tightness, which reduces day-to-day damage, and it also increases hydration within the skin, which is one of the main ways to prevent signs of aging.

ORGANIC CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL: Extracted from the peel of the grapefruit, this oil contains naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) that help promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal. It also contains astringent and tightening properties, and due to potent antibacterial and antimicrobial effects, it’s the perfect ingredient to treat and protect acne-prone skin.

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT: Oryza sativa (rice) bran extract helps to soften skin. It is a rich source of over 100 antioxidant compounds, including vitamin E, ferulic acid, and oryzanol. The bran also contains moisturizing polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, and micronutrients like calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.

January 13, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger 1 Comment

Marigold flower extract (also known as Calendula Extract) prevents aging in two different ways: It promotes skin tightness, which reduces day-to-day damage, and it also increases hydration within the skin, which is one of the main ways to prevent signs of aging.

The skin is the largest organ in our body, and it reflects our health and internal balance. However, our busy lifestyles often get in the way of achieving that healthy glowing complexion we all dream of, and instead, we end up with dull and tired-looking skin.

If this sounds familiar, nature has a solution for you. Marigold flower extract has an extraordinary range of benefits for the skin. Keep reading to discover why marigold flower extract is a popular ingredient in skincare products, and why marigold extract for skin should be included in your daily skincare routine.

Marigold flower extract heals the skin without leaving scars as it activates the production of collagen and glycoproteins. It’s also antiseptic, antibacterial, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory, soothing, protective, repairing and healing.

Marigold is also very moisturizing, nutritious and combined with hyaluronic acid, it has a very effective anti-aging effect. It helps your skin look more luminous, smooth, and hydrated. Marigold flower extract is very rich in vitamin E or tocopherol, carotenes that provide vitamin A and flavonoids that strengthen the skin against external aggressions in addition to having a great antioxidant and anti-aging power.

Marigold is especially indicated for skin with dermatological alterations such as psoriasis or acne and also for cracked lips, hands and feet, not very severe burns, dry lips, very sensitive, delicate, dry skin or skin that has been very exposed to the sun. Marigold flower extract (or oil) is usually applied after depilation or exfoliation as it soothes redness, irritation, inflammation and relaxes.

Here are 6 outstanding skin benefits of marigold flower extract:

1 | Promotes Healing

Due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory activity, it helps heal the skin from minor burns and injuries and regenerates new skin cells.

2 | Reduces Inflammation

Many skin ailments are associated with inflammation, and calendula oil promotes healing by reducing inflammation.

3 | Slows the Signs of Aging

The nutrients found in calendula oil may slow premature aging and wrinkles, and it will make your skin glow.

4 | Helps Treat Acne

Inflammation causes acne because of too much sebum. Calendula oil reduces the inflammation, and the antimicrobial agents kill bacteria.

5 | Moisturizes the Skin

Calendula oil hydrates the skin and locks in moisture to reduce dry skin.

6 | Treats Chronic Skin Diseases

The nutrients found in calendula oil gradually decreases the effect of eczema, psoriasis and other chronic skin infections.skin

That’s why we’ve included marigold flower extract in the CHARLÍS Breath of Life Oxygen Face Serum. This serum gives your skin the “breath of life” that it craves and needs! Other superstar ingredients include:

APPLE STEM CELL: Studies show that apple stem cells boost production of human stem cells, protect the cell from stress, and decrease wrinkles.

UBIQUINONE: Ubiquinone is also (and perhaps more popularly) known as coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Applied to skin, it can have antioxidant benefits due to its energizing effect on factors in skin that tend to slow down with age and cumulative sun exposure.

January 11, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger 3 Comments

Aloe Barbadensis is another word for Aloe Vera. Aside from being a staple in your mother’s medicine cabinet for sunburned skin, this amazing plant has been used by different civilizations for centuries for a range of skin care, health, and medicinal purposes. It’s a great moisturizer and also helps wound healing and skin regeneration in general.

Aloe Vera gel is typically used when you get a little too much sun and need some relief. However, an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says Aloe Vera has multiple benefits for your skin.

“Aloe Vera has lots of uses,” said Kim Chang, aesthetician with the Baylor Aesthetics Studio. “It contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, and it is highly anti-inflammatory. It can help treat burns, acne and dry skin.”

Chang added that when it comes to acne, Aloe Vera works best on superficial surface acne rather than cystic or deeper acne.

“The enzymes in it can also help exfoliate the skin to make it smoother, but if you are looking for something stronger, I would recommend using a grainy exfoliator paired with a pure moisturizer,” she said.

Another benefit to Aloe Vera is that it can help with future lines and wrinkles. “One popular question is, can it help get rid of my wrinkles, and the simple answer is no. A big thing to differentiate is that it doesn’t reverse your skin from aging, but helps prevent you from getting deeper wrinkles and lines,” Chang added.

Here are 6 great reasons to use aloe vera in your skincare routine:

1 | Prevents Premature Aging

Aloe Vera gel has vitamin C and E, beta-carotene in abundance. Therefore, it has anti-ageing properties. It also contains antimicrobial properties and is anti-inflammatory. It also helps to eradicate skin blemishes and diminish age lines. Additionally, it helps to increase the production of collagen in the body and skin elasticity.

2 | Combats Infections and Acne

Those who suffer from acne will find respite in Aloe Vera. It helps in gentle cleansing, and its antimicrobial properties treat pimples without causing any damages to the skin. It is an antiseptic that allows protection against bacteria. Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides and gibberellins. These help in the growth of new cells and at the same time, reduce inflammation and redness. It also works as an astringent that reduces the size of pores, flushing out the excess sebum, microbes, and dirt.

3 | Reduces the Appearance of Blemishes

As we already know, Aloe Vera contains powers to boost skin cell reproduction, reduce redness, and fight skin inflammation, it is a natural treatment for stretch marks and acne marks. To treat freckles and lighten age spots, add some lemon juice to the gel mixture. It is one of the perfect home remedies for glowing skin.

4 | Soothes Sunburn

Aloe Vera gel has cooling properties and is anti-inflammatory. Hence, it is one of the most natural remedies for sunburn or burnt skin. Applying this gel helps with a protective layer for the skin, and it also helps to retain moisture. It is rich in antioxidants and minerals that boost the healing process. So now you can maintain your summer skin health using aloe vera.

5 | Moisturizes Skin

Unlike regular, market-bought moisturizers, Aloe Vera gel when used as a moisturizing gel doesn’t leave a greasy film on the face and the skin. In fact, it does just the opposite – it unclogs the pores and softens the skin.

It can be used as an aftershave treatment. This is because the Aloe Vera gel helps to keep the skin hydrated and heals burns by razors and smaller nicks & cuts. It also helps treat dry skin.

6 | Boosts Wound Healing

It is now a known fact that Aloe Vera is highly beneficial for burns, cuts, and other injuries. This is because Aloe Vera boosts the healing of wounds, i.e., reduces the time of healing. This is true especially in the case of 1st degree and 2nd-degree burns. It’s a great skin burn treatment. It also helps to speed up skin cell reproduction as much as eight times. Aloe Vera is also known to penetrate the epidermis, i.e., the outer layer of the skin faster than water.

That’s why we included aloe vera in the CHARLÍS Restorative Anti-Aging Overnight Serum. This amazing serum literally nourishes your skin as you sleep. Combined with the many benefits of aloe vera, it’s a veritable must-have for any skincare routine.

Other superstar ingredients include:

PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT: Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract is a species of apple; the pectin derived from it is used as a thickener in cosmetics and the fruit is a tremendous source of polyphenolic antioxidants, which lets it ably scavenge multiple types of free radicals before they damage skin.

SODIUM HYALURONATE: Sodium hyaluronate has incredible hydrating benefits that address a number of skin concerns caused by a lack of moisture in the skin. It combats dryness, repairs a compromised moisture barrier, improves signs of aging, and leaves a non-greasy glow.

January 6, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger Leave a Comment

Rich in safflower seed oil and vitamin E and linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid for moisture locking), these tiny oil droplets work both as natural emulsifiers as well as slow- time-released delivery systems, giving the skin long-lasting moisture to maintain the hydration of the skin.

You may see the name Carthamus tinctorius on cosmetic product labels and wonder what ingredient it represents. The common name for this botanical is safflower seed oil, and it is used fairly widely in food and supplements, and it also has a long history in cosmetic formulations. The plant goes back as far as the time of Egyptian pharaohs and has been referenced in many Greek documents.

In the 1880s, it was known as carthamine, and today it is a major crop in India, and has many agricultural and commercial applications. In the United States it grows in the western part of the country (California produces about 50% of the plant) and it is also grown in western Canada.

Despite its long history, people didn’t start pressing safflower seeds for oil until 1925, and it became popular in the 1960s as many of the benefits of the oil and the plant were discovered.

The oil pressed from the safflower seeds is very high in vitamin E, which offers many health benefits. In addition to vitamin E, safflower oil also contains omega-6 fatty acids. The seed oil is low in saturated fat, making it a healthy choice for cooking as well as skin.

Vitamin E is recognized as a potent antioxidant and a great line of defense against free radicals, which are molecules that tend to attack collagen and help to prematurely age the skin. When the skin is expose to excessive UV radiation from sunlight, the body produces free radicals. The free radicals attack the skin at the cellular level, damaging the mitochondria within the cell and causing a loss of elasticity. This is a significant contributor to fine lines, wrinkles and the appearance of aging skin.

Because of its antioxidant properties, safflower oil has many benefits for the skin and is used in cosmetic products that are created to help reverse the damage done by free radicals. This includes rough skin, age spots, and skin irritations.

Research also shows that safflower oil works to reduce skin inflammation and plays a significant role in wound healing. Wound healing is a combination of various functions within the body that includes cellular, molecular, and other mechanisms.

Once an injury to the skin occurs, the body begins to create a wound matrix, which is an immune response that helps break down the tissue where the wound happened. Then the process of wound repair begins, allowing new cells to form and move to the wound area. The topical application of oils like safflower oil and its vitamin E component helps to expedite this process.

During your 20s and 30s, skin is radiant and glowing, with minimal dry patches and very few fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike heavy options like lanolin and mineral oil can irritate the skin and clog pores, whereas safflower oil soothes the skin.

Safflower oil acts the same way a lubricant does, forming a barrier, which prevents water from escaping. Because it helps skin retain water, it leaves the skin radiant, soft, and smooth. Safflower oil also helps to enhance the texture and tone of the skin.

Another benefit of safflower oil is that it has a comedogenic rating of 0! This means it has practically zero chance of clogging your skin pores. Plus, it has a much lower percentage of oleic acid than other oils, like sunflower oil, for example. Thanks to its high level of linoleic acid, it’s excellent for helping to balance the sebum levels in the skin. And with its light, non-greasy consistency, safflower oil is absorbed quickly into the skin, making it an excellent moisturizing facial oil suitable for all skin types.

That’s why we use safflower seed oil in the CHARLÍS Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer. This amazing moisturizer enhances surface texture and skin clarity while restoring your skin’s natural moisture barrier. Other superstar ingredients include:

ORGANIC ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL: Produced from the Argan tree (Argania spinosa), found primarily in Morocco, this oil offers anti-aging benefits, improved skin elasticity, antioxidant protection (via tocopherols), improved hydration, as well as helping with inflammation

ORGANIC THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTERS: Cold pressed from the fruit seeds of a tree growing in the Brazilian Amazonia, this butter is an excellent vegan alternative to animal-derived Lanolin. It is prized for its rich content of phytosterols (to benefit dry, damaged skin), polyphenols (to combat free radicals in the skin), and fatty acids (to moisturize the skin).

ORGANIC PERILLA OCYMOIDES SEED OIL: A member of the mint family and native to Eastern Asia, this oil is a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and is an excellent antioxidant, thus helping to prevent free-radical-induced damage to the skin cells, which can result in premature aging. It is also easily absorbed into the skin and is not greasy.

January 4, 2022 by Charlene Bollinger Leave a Comment

A member of the mint family and native to Eastern Asia, wild sesame seed oil (also known as Perilla ocymoides seed oil) is a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and is an excellent antioxidant, thus helping to prevent free-radical-induced damage to the skin cells, which can result in premature aging. It is also easily absorbed into the skin and is not greasy.

Sesame seed oil is one of the most popular cooking oils because of its hearty taste, but its health benefits aren’t often discussed. In addition to all the goodness you get by ingesting the stuff, using sesame seed oil for skin should lead to some pleasant complexion surprises. The versatility of the oil can range from flavoring your favorite salad, whipping up an impressive fried rice, and of course, providing healthy, smooth skin and hair.

Sesame oil has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. Brimming with anti-inflammatory compounds makes it ideal to be used without any carrier oil. Being a thick and sticky oil, sesame oil has the ability to penetrate deeply into the pores producing a detoxifying effect leaving skin feeling warm and fresh. Applied directly over the skin, the molecules of sesame oil attract oil-soluble toxins that can be washed away. These properties make it ideal to be used for skin conditions like eczema. It can also be helpful in reducing existing acne and pimples and can prevent breakouts and blackheads due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties.

In addition to this, sesame oil helps repair damaged skin cells. The presence of fatty acids like oleic, palmitic, stearic, and linoleic acid, makes it an ideal moisturizer, keeping skin supple and soft. High in both Vitamins A & E, which are essential nutrients for healing and skin cell repair, sesame oil is great for reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and enlarged pores. This powerful oil also contains antioxidants and sesamol, both of which fight free radicals which are the primary case of aging and skin damage.

It also works by improving skin circulation, prevents oxidation of skin cells and improves skin rejuvenation. These properties also make sesame oil also works as a natural sunscreen. The presence of antioxidants prevents environmental particles from oxidizing skill cells ensuring no sun damage and healthy skin. Choked full of minerals like zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, and manganese, sesame oil can repair scar tissue, heal the skin and regenerate new skin cells.

Here are just a few of the benefits of sesame seed oil for skincare:

1 | Natural Sunscreen

The natural antioxidant and sesamol in sesame seed oil neutralizes the harmful oxidizing effects of UV sun rays and free radicals. You can also use it to treat sunburns.

2 | Exfoliator and Skin Brightener

Natural properties of sesame seed oil remove the dirt, oil, and bacteria from the skin leaving behind a naturally glowing, soft, and supple looking skin.

3 | Anti-Acne Weapon

Sesame seed oil has excellent antibacterial properties, which helps to get rid of acne, pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.

4 | Repairs Skin Damage

Sesame seed oil improves skin circulation and rejuvenation thus promoting the quick recovery of damaged cells. Minerals like zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, and manganese in til oil can repair scar tissue and regenerate new skin cells.

5 | Moisturizer and Skin Detoxifier

Sesame seed oil repairs the damaged skin cells, and the presence of fatty acids and vitamins reduce wrinkles, fine lines and enlarged pores. Polyphenols in the sesame seeds prevent the skin from getting the oily shine and restore the natural barrier balance.

When it comes to reducing the signs of aging, you can’t do better than wild sesame seed oil. This naturally derived oil helps repair and regenerate damaged skin for a vibrant, youthful glow. That’s why we made sure to use wild sesame seed oil in the CHARLÍS Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer.

This amazing moisturizer enhances surface texture and skin clarity and restores your skin’s natural moisture barrier. Other superstar ingredients include:

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS OLEOSOMES: Rich in safflower seed oil and vitamin E and linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid for moisture locking), these tiny oil droplets work both as natural emulsifiers as well as slow- time-released delivery systems, giving the skin long-lasting moisture to maintain the hydration of the skin.

December 17, 2021 by Alexander Grant Leave a Comment

Sodium hyaluronate has incredible hydrating benefits that address a number of skin concerns caused by a lack of moisture in the skin. It combats dryness, repairs a compromised moisture barrier, improves signs of aging, and leaves a non-greasy glow.

Sodium hyaluronate sure sounds like a nasty chemical that you wouldn’t want in your skin care products, doesn’t it? Well, it’s important to know that hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally occurs in your body, including your skin and joint fluid.

Sodium hyaluronate is simply an ingredient that’s extracted from hyaluronate. It’s just the sodium salt form of hyaluronate. Hyaluronic acid has two salt forms: sodium hyaluronate and potassium hyaluronate. As the name suggests, sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt version.

Hyaluronic acid has recently become popularized in the skin care industry, but did you know that it may also appear as sodium hyaluronate on the label? Sodium hyaluronate is actually a water-soluble salt that is formed from hyaluronic acid. Compared to just hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate can penetrate your skin deeper making for a more effective result.

Sodium hyaluronate has a lower molecular weight than hyaluronic acid; It’s small enough to penetrate the epidermis, or top layer of the skin. In turn, it can improve hydration from the underlying skin layers.

Sodium hyaluronate has incredible hydrating benefits that address a number of skin concerns caused by a lack of moisture in the skin.

Combats skin dryness: As a humectant, it pulls in water from the air and helps to retain moisture to keep your skin hydrated and flake-free.

Repairs a compromised moisture barrier: It’s essential for restoring and maintaining a healthy barrier to prevent transepidermal water loss, which can lead to inflammatory conditions.

Improves signs of aging: Sodium hyaluronate works to replace lost moisture and hyaluronic acid naturally found in the skin that lessens with age. This added hydration, in turn, may smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Improves breakout-prone skin: Sodium hyaluronate could help your acne by rebalancing the skin if you are overly drying it with harsh exfoliants, cleansers, and treatments. It’s also generally considered to be non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog pores.

Plumps the skin: Sodium hyaluronate provides structure and volume and can create temporary but instantaneous plumpness in the skin.

Leaves a non-greasy glow: It has a lightweight feel and imparts a dewy finish without leaving a thick, greasy residue.

Helps eczema: Since the ingredient is so gentle, it’s safe to use on sensitive skin and can be beneficial for severely dry skin types.

Restores skin post-procedure: Sodium hyaluronate is recommended to hydrate after in-office procedures, such as lasers or micro-needling, which make the skin vulnerable.

Sodium Hyaluronate attracts and retains water to the skin, drawing moisture from the available atmosphere and lower skin layers to the top epidermis levels, which is vital for maintaining a firm and supple complexion. The Hyaluronic Acid found within our skin extracellular framework is essential for nourished skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate also aids in wrinkle reduction through its hydration superpowers, keeping skin more supple and less likely to form deep set wrinkles. In skincare, Sodium Hyaluronate distributes hydration evenly throughout the skin, feeding both the upper and lower layers, and blocking water loss. It promotes better blood circulation and aids in nutrient absorption.

Sodium hyaluronate is an excellent addition for oily, combination, or congested skin as it adds hydration without the heaviness. Sodium hyaluronate may also help to reduce the overproduction of sebum, which can occur when the skin is dehydrated as an attempt to compensate for the lack of moisture.

That’s why we included Sodium Hyaluronate in the CHARLÍS Restorative Anti-Aging Overnight Serum. This amazing, all-natural serum nourishes your skin while you sleep, resulting in healthier, fuller, younger-looking skin.

In addition to Sodium Hyaluronate, the CHARLÍS Restorative Anti-Aging Overnight Serum also includes:

December 15, 2021 by Charlene Bollinger Leave a Comment

Grown on the slopes of the Alps, Alpine Rose (aka Rhododendron) eliminates senescent skin cells, increases skin elasticity, nourishes skin stem cells, and helps reduce and repair damage caused by environmental stressors like UV radiation.

Alpine Rose really sets itself apart by its ability to stimulate collagen production. Collagen makes up the foundation of your skin and is responsible for giving you a smooth, youthful complexion.

The alpine rose grows on hillsides over 10,000 feet, where they have to adapt to temperatures well below zero and extreme winter dryness. The ingredient helps the skin’s barrier which has been compromised due to age and environmental factors such as UV and humidity changes.

Reduced barrier function leads to very dry and sensitive skin. Tested on human epidermal stem cells, Alpine Rose has been found to increase the vitality of skin stem cells. This improves epidermal regeneration and thus the quality of the skin barrier.

Boosting your skin’s natural functions like barrier protection and cell growth is an amazing benefit, but where the Alpine Rose really sets itself apart is its ability to stimulate collagen production. Collagen makes up the foundation of your skin and is responsible for giving you a smooth, youthful complexion. The Alpine Rose has the uncanny ability to support this function in your skin, giving it a wrinkle-fighting, anti-aging ability.

The Alpine Rose stem cells are able to survive the frost and dehydrating conditions of dry air and cold. And this protection appears to support more than the plant itself, as studies have shown the same stem cells can offer protection to human skin as well.

In studies, these stem cells were shown to reduce the formation of carbonylated proteins. These proteins are a marker of skin aging. The stem cells were also shown to protect the skin against herpes occurrence due to their strong antiviral effect.

Oxidative stress was measured in vivo by examining the carbonyl protein content in human skin after exposure to UVA radiation. Compared to the placebo-treated skin samples the carbonyl protein content was significantly reduced in the skin sites treated with the Alpine Rose stem cells.

This powerful extract is a key ingredient in the CHARLÍS Nourishing Anti-Aging Toner, which hydrates, restores pH balance, and brightens to reveal softer, smoother skin fully prepped for your skincare routine. In addition to Alpine Rose, this amazing toner also uses:

CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA: Extracted from the fruit of a small tree, this sweet-smelling oil is great for toning, cleansing and gently antiseptic. It soothes skin irritations, minimizes the look of scars and other marks on the skin, and also helps even out skin tone by influencing melanin production.

December 13, 2021 by Charlene Bollinger Leave a Comment

Oat Beta Glucan is an all-natural, effective, safe and incredibly moisturizing ingredient that boasts a long list of benefits, including healing and hydrating your skin. It can help create an active, glowing appearance.

Beta-glucans are polysaccharides (sugars) found in the cell walls of certain fungi, yeast, bacteria, and plants. Most commonly in skincare, beta-glucans are found in mushrooms, rice, and oats to calm and repair broken, irritated skin.

However, beta-glucans are much more impressive than just another soothing ingredient. Many recent studies have even shown that beta-glucans are far more impressive than more mainstream ingredients such as hyaluronic acid!

Skin aging (like most other physiological phenomena) is the result of many things. Though it is impossible to literally stop aging, only a little percentage of the aging process is genetically determined. There is more you can do to control it than you have ever imagined. It’s no secret that your body needs the right nutrients to fight the aging consequences.

By identifying the correct ways of protecting your skin, you can generate amazing results that will make you feel like you are reversing your age. Along with the consumption of natural healthy food, it is vital that you treat your skin externally with the right and the most appropriate products with effective ingredients.

As we age our skin starts to lose its volume and elasticity. Those little lines and wrinkles that start to pop up on the forehead. These changes can be reversed, and we can regain a youthful appearance and erase the negative expressions of aging using Oat Beta Glucan.

It penetrates deeply into the skin tissues, working its way down to the deeper layers where wrinkles are formed, it stimulates collagen synthesis and helps to prevent aging signs and increase the skin’s elasticity and firmness.

Beta-glucan is an excellent ingredient for strengthening the skin barrier and neutralizing free radicals. Our skin is constantly exposed to stress from pollution and sun exposure and beta-glucans can help prevent and alleviate the resulting damage.

But this amazing ingredient is antioxidant AND can help boost your immune system! Beta-glucan supports a stronger, more resilient immune system, which in part, strengthens a more robust skin barrier–preventing damage from the inside out.

Beta glucans are also high in antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress that can prematurely age us. They do this by neutralizing free radicals and, as a result, preventing cellular damage. Antioxidants are integral to any routine since we don’t naturally produce them and because of the fact that we’re exposed to oxidative stress from pollution and sun exposure on an everyday basis. Applying beta glucans topically can prevent and alleviate any potential damage.

One study also found that beta glucans significantly reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, thanks to the ability of the oat-derived beta glucans to penetrate the epidermis and dermis to deeply moisturize the skin. The ability of beta glucans to effectively moisturize the skin can prevent the increased appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by maintaining proper skin health and reducing trans epidermal water loss.

If you suffer from constantly irritated skin and are looking for a product that does double duty to combat signs of aging and calm redness and irritation, look no further than the CHARLÍS Daily Facial Cleanser.

A good facial cleanser is the foundation of any skincare routine. Finding the right product (free of toxins or harmful chemicals) is essential for improving the resilience of your skin. Here are some other superstar ingredients found in the CHARLÍS Daily Facial Cleanser:

ALOE VERA: Rich in safflower seed oil and vitamin E and linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid for moisture locking), these tiny oil droplets work both as natural emulsifiers as well as slow- time-released delivery systems, giving the skin long-lasting moisture to maintain the hydration of the skin.

CANADIAN WILLOWHERB: This plant has natural anti-inflammatory properties, perfect to soothe irritated skin, making this a great face cleanser for sensitive skin. Willowherb is also an antioxidant that can help prevent cell damage by protecting them from free radicals.

Beauty is more than skin deep. We want you to love your skin, and the CHARLÍS line of luxury skin care products will help you feel confident in your healthy, beautiful, radiant skin. For information on how to order the best skin care products on the market, please visit https://charlis.beauty/.