Overview
What it is
Serum with 15 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
LOA Skin is from Canada.
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About this product
Ingredients List
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Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientEchinacea Purpurea Adventitious Root
EmollientCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Adventitious Root, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Curcuma Longa Root, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Explained
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilCannabis Sativa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. This is also known as hemp oil.
Hemp oil is an emollient and nourishes the skin. It contains many fatty acids such as linoleic acid, amino acids, phospholipids, and vitamin E.
The difference between hemp and cannabis is their psychoactive component. Hemp has low amounts of THC.
Learn more about Cannabis Sativa Seed OilSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
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 FlowerAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is from an herb called Huang Qi. The roots of this plant have traditionally used in traditional Chinese medicine.
We don't have a description for Echinacea Purpurea Adventitious Root yet.
Centella Asiatica Root Extract can be good for be good for sensitive skin. It can help to reduce redness.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, 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 RootThis ingredient is also called turmeric. Turmeric has great skin benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Read more about the benefits of turmeric here.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid.
Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract is an antioxidant.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the bergamot orange.
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract is a fragrance.
Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil is from the german Chamomile.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Matricaria Recutita Flower OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
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