Juicy Chemistry : Cell Construction Serum

Facial oils are pure nourishing plant based oils for hyper-hydration, anti-aging, and healing. I have always wondered what is the difference between a serum and facial oil.  Well, a serum, while it may come in cream, oil or “serum” form, are concentrates packed with antioxidants and vitamins that we put on BEFORE moisturizing. Serums tend to be lighter, made for a specific purpose (i.e. anti-aging, brightening, smoothing etc.), can be worn under makeup easily, and can also be used in place of a moisturizer in some cases. That being said, they don’t deliver the moisturizing punch that a facial oil does, but they do transport vital nutrients direct to your skin.

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Rosehip Seed Oil: Natural source of vitamin E – which is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant that calms and hydrates dry and sensitive skin and helps protect skin cells from sun damage (1). Natural source of essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9 – which help repair and regenerate damaged skin tissue (1). Natural source of vitamin C – a skin brightening, anti-ageing antioxidant that helps improve the appearance of pigmentation and restore skin's tone (1). Natural source of the powerful antioxidants lycopene, which helps improve skin texture and offer protection against premature ageing, and beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage responsible for skin ageing (1).

• Jojoba Oil: The proteins and minerals in this oil mimic collagen and are closest to our natural skin oil. As an anti-inflammatory reducing the painful swelling and redness that often accompanies a skin injury. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make it an effective treatment for acne (2).  As a moisturizer it’s non greasy and easily absorbed and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple and is particularly effective for treating dry skin (2). As an acne treatment jojoba oil is a natural antiseptic and is effective treatment for acne (2). Jojoba oil both cleanses and moisturizes the skin at the same time.

• Carrotseed Oil: High in antioxidants (caratenoids), it’s a natural for any anti-aging skin formula. These components can help protect your skin from environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and stress (3). High in “carotol,” a primary component found in carrot seed oil, it has the ability to rejuvenate skin (3). The oil also has moisturizing vitamin E and protective vitamin C, which work together to help encourage healing and to rejuvenate skin cells and bring new life to skin (3). Carrot seed oil has a reputation for healing eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis because of its ability to stimulate cell growth and repair damaged skin (3).

• Vitamin E Oil: Rich in antioxidants, vitamin E oil prevents the damage of collagen helping repair the skin and improves collagen production (4). Vitamin E oil has anti-inflammatory properties that calm sensitive skin while its moisturizing properties soothe dry skin and helps heal damaged tissue (4).

• Sweet Almond Oil: Great moisturizer for skin, almond oil has a natural ability to plump and firm the skin (5). Helps in repairing, rejuvenating, as well as revitalizing damaged skin ensuring it is left feeling relaxed and looking great (6). Learn more about the benefits of sweet almond oil HERE!).

• Lavender Essential Oil: An anti-inflammatory and circulatory stimulant. It reduces inflammation thereby causing less skin redness and blotchiness making skin appear evenly colored (7). Enhances circulatory system by causing an increase in blood flow and subsequently an increase in nutrients to the skin along with much needed oxygen to the cells (7). This is essential to healthier cells, and benefits more frequent cell turnover.

• Frankinscence Essential Oil: Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin, making it ideal for acne-prone skin. It is also a natural toner, decreasing the appearance of pores and evening skin-tone (8). It is cytophylactic, which means that it helps protect existing cells and encourage new cell growth due to which, it helps reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, and reduce the appearance of scars. It also helps soothe chapped, dry skin (8).

• Geranium Essential Oil: Helps regulate oil production and reduces acne breakouts. An astringent, it helps in tightening and contracting muscles thus minimizing the look of wrinkles and slows down the effects of aging and can prevent muscles and skin from sagging (9). Geranium oil promotes cell growth; it helps to recycle dead cells and supports the regeneration of new cells allowing metabolism to work more effectively (9). It also promotes blood circulation to the areas where it is applied, helping to heal bruises, broken capillaries, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, ringworm, and other skin conditions (8).

• Neroli Essential Oil: Great for oily, sensitive, and mature skin. It helps to smooth fine lines and tone sagging skin (8). This rejuvenating oil contains a natural chemical called citral, which helps regenerate cells. For this reason, it is said to be very good at preventing and healing stretch marks. Its antiseptic properties also balance oil production and shrink the appearance of pores without drying skin (8).

• Helichrysum Essential Oil: operates as a natural antibiotic, antifungal and antimicrobial. helichrysum’s flavonoids and terpene compounds are  effective against bacteria and fungus growth that can cause various skin irritations, including rashes, infections and delayed wound healing. (10). Combined with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba oil, prevent hives, redness, blemishes, rashes and shaving irritation while using it with lavender oil can help cool and soothe any itching (11). Helichrysum oil has strong antibiotic and antimicrobial properties that make it a great natural cure for acne, for it works without drying the skin or causing redness and other unwanted side effects (11).

The cell construction serum comes in a 8 mL amber glass bottle to prevent the oils from going rancid with a screw on dropper top. The serum is fluid in consistency, reddish yellow in color and has delicate wafting notes of geranium and prominent top notes of frankienscence that does not linger for long but could be a bit much for those sensitive to strong fragrances.

To use, I cleanse and tone my face before applying 3-4 drops (depending on how parched my skin feels) and massage it in a upward motion (no theory here). The oil is non-greasy and non staining and gets absorbed within seconds of application. I use the serum as part of my bed time routine when cell regeneration is at its prime.

There was a time when I shuddered to put oil on my face. The thinking was putting oil on my skin would cause breakouts and turn me into one big walking blackhead. It was act of dry skin desperation that I finally relented and gave oil a chance and am never looking back.

The serum, is truly a remarkable, wonderful all-natural moisturizer that keeps skin clear and healthy. Its a perfect blend of concentrated botanicals that regenerates and intensively conditions lacklustre skin. The serum is high in skin-supporting essential fatty acids to help restore the skin's protective acid mantle. I have noticed my skin to be hydrated and plumped and am already on my second bottle.

The only drawback is the product's packaging which isn't travel friendly causing leaks.

Dare you to give it a try and not get addicted!!