Overview
What it is
Wash off mask with 18 ingredients that contains exfoliants and Vitamin C
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Gressa is from United States.
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What's inside
Ingredients List
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Husk
Abrasive
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Rosa Centifolia Flower
MaskingAlthaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Seed
EmollientCinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel
MaskingTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Melia Azadirachta Leaf
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Root
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid, Moroccan Lava Clay, Theobroma Cacao Husk, Sodium Bicarbonate, Rosa Centifolia Flower, Althaea Officinalis Root, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Myristica Fragrans Seed, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Citrus Grandis Peel, Citrus Limon Peel, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Taraxacum Officinale Root, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Curcumin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Explained
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesnât replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin wonât keep absorbing more once itâs full of vitamin C. This is why more isnât always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations donât necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidThis ingredient is also known as rhassoul clay.
Theobroma Cacao Husk is an exfoliant.
Sodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.
In cosmetics, it is used to adjust the acidity. Due to its white crystalline solid form, it can also be an abrasive (exfoliator).
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium BicarbonateWe don't have a description for Rosa Centifolia Flower yet.
We don't have a description for Althaea Officinalis Root yet.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, antiâinflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra RootWe don't have a description for Myristica Fragrans Seed yet.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark is also known as cinnamon. It contains a bit of iron, calcium, and magnesium.
No studies support the use of cinnamon in skincare. In fact, it is considered a skin irritant and allergen.
Cinnamon bark contains Cinnamal, a known allergen and skin irritant.
Studies do show using cinnamon can induce:
The bottom line: Avoid topical cinnamon (but eating it can provide health benefits!)
Learn more about Cinnamomum Cassia BarkCitrus Grandis Peel is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Citrus Limon Peel yet.
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
We don't have a description for Melia Azadirachta Leaf yet.
Calendula Officinalis Floweris also know as the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids.
Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Calendula Officinalis Flowers may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis FlowerWe don't have a description for Taraxacum Officinale Root yet.
This ingredient comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By stabilizing them, antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.
Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help with stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita ExtractCurcumin is the bright-yellow polyphenol that gives turmeric its signature color. It is a well-documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory active by lowering inflammatory signals.
Lab studies show it also boosts type I collagen in fibroblasts and inhibits enzymes that break collagen down.
Randomized trials show that both topical and oral curcumin can help calm plaque psoriasis when used alongside standard treatments. Other studies have found it to be promising for eczema and skin irritation from radiation therapy.
The only catch with this ingredient is delivery; curcumin is lipophilic and has limited penetration through the stratum corneum at standard concentratinos. Modern formulations use nano-delivery systems to actually get it into skin.
Learn more about CurcuminVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.
This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols that give it antioxidant properties.
This ingredient is not known to sensitize or irritate skin (unlike Vanilla Tahitensis). Vanilla tahitensis has shown to irritate skin in low amounts.
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