Ingredient Literature

1. Balancing Serum

• Jojoba Oil
  Blaak, J., & Staib, P. (2022). An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose, and jojoba oils in skin care applications. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 44(1), 1-9.
  Gad, H. A., et al. (2021). Jojoba oil: An updated comprehensive review on chemistry, pharmaceutical uses, and toxicity. Polymers, 13(5), 725.
  Pazyar, N., et al. (2013). Jojoba in dermatology: A succinct review. Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia, 148(2), 209-213.

• Rapeseed Oil
  Chew, S. C. (2020). Cold-pressed rapeseed (Brassica napus) oil: Chemistry and functionality. Food Research International, 131, 108997.

• Sunflower Oil
  Danby, S. G., AlEnezi, T., Sultan, A., Lavender, T., Chittock, J., Brown, K., & Cork, M. J. (2013). Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier: Implications for neonatal skin care. Pediatric Dermatology, 30(1), 42-50.

• Bakuchiol
  Chaudhuri, R. K., & Marchio, F. (2011). Bakuchiol in the management of acne-affected skin. Cosmetics and Toiletries, 126(7), 502.
  Greenzaid, J., Friedman, A., & Sodha, P. (2022). The use of bakuchiol in dermatology: A review of in vitro and in vivo evidence. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: JDD, 21(6), 624-629.
  Nizam, N. N., et al. (2023). Bakuchiol, a natural constituent, and its pharmacological benefits. F1000Research, 12, 317.

• Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
  Curnow, A., & Owen, S. J. (2016). An evaluation of root phytochemicals derived from Althea officinalis (Marshmallow) and Astragalus membranaceus as potential natural components of UV-protecting dermatological formulations. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2016, 7053897.

• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
  Leo, T. K., et al. (2022). Effect of rice (Oryza sativa L.) ceramides supplementation on improving skin barrier functions and depigmentation: An open-label prospective study. Nutrients, 14(13), 2737.

• Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  Asl, M. N., & Hosseinzadeh, H. (2008). Review of pharmacological effects of Glycyrrhiza sp. and its bioactive compounds. Phytotherapy Research, 22(6), 709-724.

• MBTK Certified Manuka Oil (Leptospermum scoparium)
  Kwon, O. S., Jung, S. H., & Yang, B. S. (2013). Topical administration of manuka oil prevents UV-B irradiation-induced cutaneous photoaging in mice. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013, 930857.
  Chen, C.-C., et al. (2014). Investigations of kanuka and manuka essential oils for in vitro treatment of disease and cellular inflammation caused by infectious microorganisms. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection, 47(5), 359-367.

2. Radiant Serum

• Apricot Oil
  Anstey, A. (2002). Systemic photoprotection with alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) and beta-carotene. Photoprotection with alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene.
  Verma, A., et al. (2012). Studies on the physico-chemical characteristics and fatty acid composition of wild apricot (Prunus armeniaca Linn.) kernel oil. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, 3(1), 38-42.
  Qadir, R., et al. (2020). Cold-pressed apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernel oil. Cold Pressed Oils, 4(3), 211-225.

• Rosehip Oil
  Oargă, D. P., Cornea-Cipcigan, M., & Cordea, M. I. (2024). Unveiling the mechanisms for the development of rosehip-based dermatological products: An updated review. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 15, 1390419.
  Mármol, I., Sánchez-de-Diego, C., Jiménez-Moreno, N., Ancín-Azpilicueta, C., & Rodríguez-Yoldi, M. J. (2017). Therapeutic applications of rose hips from different Rosa species. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18(6), 1137.

• Squalane
  Allison, A. C. (1999). Squalene and squalane emulsions as adjuvants. Methods, 19, 117-125.
  Karadeniz, F., et al. (2012). Biological importance and applications of squalene and squalane. Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 64, 1-31.

• Bakuchiol
  Chaudhuri, R. K., & Bojanowski, K. (2014). Bakuchiol: A retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 36(3), 221-230.
  Dhaliwal, S., et al. (2019). Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoaging. British Journal of Dermatology, 180(2), 289-296.

• Lupin Seed oil

• Pereira Beserra, F., Gushiken, L. F., Vieira, A. J., Bérgamo, D. A., Bérgamo, P. L., de Souza, M. O., & Pellizzon, H. (2020). From inflammation to cutaneous repair: Topical application of lupeol improves skin wound healing in rats by modulating the cytokine levels, NF-κB, Ki-67, growth factor expression, and distribution of collagen fibers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(14), 4952. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21144952

3. Balancing Cleanser

• Peach Oil
  Landolsi, C., et al. (2024). Unsaponifiable compounds and phenols content, antioxidant and antitrypsin activities of Prunus persica kernel oil. Journal of Oleo Science, 73(6), 865-874.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  Varma, S. R., et al. (2018). In vitro and anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of virgin coconut oil. Journal of Oleo Science, 67(1), 9-17.
  Rao, Y. L., et al. (2024). Virgin coconut oil–its methods of extraction, properties, and clinical usage: A review. La Clinica Terapeutica, 175(2), 125-131.
  Yang, D., et al. (2009). The antimicrobial activity of liposomal lauric acids against Propionibacterium acnes. Biomaterials, 30(25), 5159-5168.

4. Radiant Cleanser 

• Sweet Almond Oil
• Čolić, S., Zec, G., Natić, M., & Fotirić-Akšić, M. (2019). Almond (Prunus dulcis) oil. In Fruit oils: Chemistry and functionality (pp. 149-180).
  Ahmad, Z. (2010). The uses and properties of almond oil. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 16(1), 10-12.
• Blaak, J., & Staib, P. (2022). An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose, and jojoba oils in skin care applications. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 44(1), 1-9.