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 dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Monastery is from United States.
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What's inside (and what isn't)
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantRubus Idaeus Seed
Abrasive
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Cera
Skin ConditioningRose Bourbonia Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Rubus Idaeus Seed, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Cera, 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.
We don't have a description for Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Cera yet.
This flower is also called the Edward Rose.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
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 FiltrateSalvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract comes from the lavender flower. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract has 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 and isn't fungal acne safe.
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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