Overview
What it is
Serum with 14 ingredients that contains exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Monastery is from United States.
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What's inside
Ingredients List
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantRubus Idaeus Seed
Abrasive
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Rose Bourbonia Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Rubus Idaeus Seed, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Rose Bourbonia Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cera Alba, Rosa Canina Seed, Dalburgia Sissoo Extract, Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
We don't have a description for Aloe Barbadensis Sprout yet.
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.
This flower is also called the Edward Rose.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. The trade name for this ingredient is Leucidal.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateThis ingredient is more commonly known as clary sage essential oil.
The two main active components in clary sage essential oil are linalool and linalyl acetate.
A patch test is recommended before use, especially for sensitive skin. This ingredient should be diluted as part of a formulation and not applied directly.
Learn more about Salvia Sclarea OilLavandula Angustifolia Extract comes from the lavender flower. It's also known as English Lavender and is famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
This ingredient anti-inflammatory properties due to its prostanoids and histamine content. Lavender also contains flavonoids and phenolic acids (such as ferulic acid), potent antioxidants.
Lavender extract may have a scent. It contains linalool, a known allergen. However, lavender extract contains less linalool than lavender essential oil.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia ExtractSalvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaRosa Canina Seed is an exfoliant.
This plant is also known as the North Indian rosewood or shisham tree.
Magnolia flowers is a hybrid flower found in East and Southeast Asia. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
This oil contains linalool.
Fun fact: This flower is worn by brides in Thailand.
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