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Ingredients Spotlight: Understanding All Ingredients in Serum Lotion for Body and Hand Care

Updated: Apr 13, 2023

Looking for a safe and effective body care product? With the chemist founder's expertise and commitment, Vase Creation's Skin Elixir Serum Lotion is a non-sticky, hydrating, and anti-aging lotion for the neck, body, and hands. It is made with only safe and nourishing ingredients, and its Clean Formula is backed by science.


In this article, we will explore each ingredient in detail and explain how it contributes to the lotion's effectiveness. Discover the science behind Skin Elixir Serum Lotion and achieve radiant, healthy skin!


Ingredient List of Skin Elixir Serum Lotion:


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Aqua and Glycerin: The Dynamic Duo for Deep Hydration

Aqua and Glycerin are two popular and effective moisturizing ingredients commonly found in skincare and body care products. As humectants, they work by drawing in water from the environment and binding it to the skin cells, helping to prevent moisture loss and dryness, particularly in dry and windy conditions.

In addition to their moisturizing benefits, glycerin can also function as a natural preservative and solvent in products with herbal and botanical extracts. It can help to hydrate the skin, delay signs of aging, regulate water balance, clear up acne, and can act as a cleanser and toner.


Glycerin can also help to even out skin tone, soothe inflammation, and reduce discoloration.


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Isopropyl Palmitate and Niacinamide: How They Keep Your Skin Smooth and Healthy

Isopropyl Palmitate and Niacinamide are two ingredient components that can help to reduce redness and inflammation, even skin tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. They can work wonders for your skin when combined with Skin Elixir Serum Lotion. While isopropyl palmitate can help nourish and soften the skin, while niacinamide provides essential nutrients to maintain skin health. Together, they keep your skin smooth, healthy, and hydrated.


The key benefit of isopropyl palmitate is helping the skin lock the moisture. This is particularly important for people with dry, sensitive skin, as it can help to prevent flakiness. Isopropyl palmitate is a type of palmitate, fatty acid derived from palm oil, that softens and smoothens the skin. It can also help to keep problems like dermatitis and eczema at bay, moisturize, and heal the affected area of the skin to get rid of nail fungus.


Niacinamide, as known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in energy metabolism and cell health. It has been shown to be effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin elasticity, and reducing redness and inflammation. This hydration booster can enhance the function of your skin's lipid barrier. With the combination of isopropyl palmitate and niacinamide, they can address a broad range of skin concerns, from dryness and dehydration to fine lines and wrinkles. Protecting the skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV radiation, that causes premature aging and other skin problems.


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Pentylene Glycol and Caprylyl Glycol: The Skin-Friendly Preservatives

Pentylene Glycol and Caprylyl Glycol are two ingredients that are popular in the skincare industry, due to their ability to act as effective and skin-friendly preservatives. Pentylene Glycol is a synthetic humectant that you can find in your cosmetics and beauty products commonly. It is both water and oil-soluble and has moisture-binding and antimicrobial properties. It’s also called hydrophilic, which means it binds well to water. This property helps pentylene glycol to emulsify and thicken the products, but it also helps to moisturize the skin and glow the skin. With these properties, it can also attract and retain water on the skin’s surface, leading to hydrated and glowing skin. Additionally, it can improve the texture of skincare formulas and has very mild preservative properties when used in amounts.


Caprylyl Glycol, on the other hand, is a humectant and skin conditioning agent to improve the texture of product formulation, as well as to help keep the final products fresh and free of bacteria. With its moisturizing properties, it helps to hydrate the skin and improve skin appearance. Additionally, it contains antimicrobial properties, to prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms, which cause skin irritation or infection.


One of the main benefits of using Pentylene Glycol and Caprylyl Glycol as preservatives in the products is that they are safe and gentle on the skin. Unlike some other synthetic preservatives that can be harsh and trigger skin irritation, Pentylene Glycol and Caprylyl Glycol are non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. This makes these ingredients an ideal choice for people with sensitive skin or prone to allergic reactions.


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Lecithin and Propylene Glycol: Two Multi-Tasking Ingredients You Need to Know

If you are looking for multi-functional ingredients to add to your skincare routine, look no further than lecithin and propylene glycol. Lecithin is a type of fat, found in a variety of foods, but is also commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It acts as an emollient, which helps to soften and soothe the skin, while also serving as an emulsifier and penetration enhancer for active ingredients. You can find lecithin in a variety of foods, including organ meats, red meat, seafood, eggs, peanuts, wheat germ, canola oil, sunflower oil, green vegetables, and legumes.


Propylene glycol is a versatile ingredient that can be used in different industries, including food additives, cosmetics, and skincare. As a humectant, it maintains the product's moisture levels. Additionally, it is often used in combination with other ingredients as a preservative in cosmetic and skincare products.

When used in combination, lecithin, and propylene glycol helps to improve the effectiveness of Skin Elixir Serum Lotion, by enhancing the delivery of active ingredients and improving their absorption.


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Saccharide Isomerate and Sodium Acrylates Copolymer: The Science Behind Skin Barrier Protection

Maintaining a healthy and strong skin barrier is essential for achieving and maintaining healthy skin. Two ingredients, Saccharide Isomerate, and Sodium Acrylates Copolymer are effective components in Skin Elixir Serum Lotion, which helps to strengthen and protect the skin barrier.


Saccharide Isomerate is a plant-derived carbohydrate complex, that acts as a humectant, an emollient, and a skin replenisher. It helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier, providing instant and deep hydration which can last up to 72 hours. This is crucial for skin health as proper hydration levels are necessary for strengthening the skin's defense mechanism against environmental aggressors. Saccharide Isomerate also is an effective moisturizer containing natural carbohydrates found in the stratum corneum, binding to the free amino groups of lysine present in keratin. As a result, it helps to smooth and plump the skin.


Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is a sodium salt of a polymer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as an absorbent, adhesive, artificial nail builder, and texture enhancer. It also functions as a binder and film-forming agent and is especially adapted for the formulation of gel creams. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer helps to keep water and oil components evenly dispersed in emulsions, providing a cool, soft, and non-greasy skin feel. Together, Saccharide Isomerate and Sodium Acrylates Copolymer work to strengthen and protect the skin's natural barrier, providing deep hydration and nourishment. Incorporating these ingredients into your skincare routine can help to achieve healthy and radiant skin.


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Fruit Extracts (Raspberry, Strawberry, Kiwi, Apple, Peach, Papaya, and Cucumber): A Cocktail of Antioxidants and Vitamins for Your Skin

Do you know that fruit extracts are a type of popular natural ingredient, in skincare and body care products, due to their potent antioxidant and vitamin properties? The Skin Elixir Serum Lotion is formulated with a selection of fruit extracts by the chemist founder, such as Raspberry, Strawberry, Kiwi, Apple, Peach, Papaya, and Cucumber extracts, which work together to provide skin various advantages.


One of the fruit extracts used in the Skin Elixir Serum Lotion is Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, a powerful antioxidant, and rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains anthocyanins, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), beta-carotene, and glutathione which offer numerous health benefits, like improving your arthritis, aiding in weight loss, and reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Additionally, the raspberry extract is used to treat various ailments like anemia, respiratory problems, and sore throats, according to scientific research. When applied to the skin, it helps to protect against free radical damage, which is especially beneficial in tropical weather and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.


Another fruit extract used is Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, a plant-derived ingredient that contains antioxidant compounds, as known as cyanins, and vitamin C - which helps to boost your collagen production, leading to firmer and more youthful-looking skin. The ellagic acid found in the strawberry extract can soothe irritated skin, making it a popular ingredient in products that aim to calm redness and inflammation.


Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract is another natural extract that is derived from the kiwi fruits, a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamin C, triterpenoids, polyphenols, amino acids, and carotenoids. While these compounds work together to protect the skin from free radical damage, stimulate collagen production, and reduce hyperpigmentation. Additionally, kiwi extract is known for its ability to brighten dull skin, which is suitable for those who are looking to achieve a radiant complexion and anti-aging.


Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract is extracted from apple fruits, known as a rich source of polyphenolic antioxidants. This ingredient helps to scavenge free radicals before they damage the skin while improving skin hydration. The benefits of apple extract:

  • Get rid of wrinkles and fine line

  • Minimize large pores

  • Reduce and prevent pimples

  • Improve your skin elasticity


Next, the Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract is a natural skin conditioner, commonly used in products, like bubble baths, shampoos, moisturizers, soaps, and makeup. Here is some advantage of Peach extract for your skin:

  • Reduce skin hyperpigmentation

  • Hydrating

  • Protect skin from free radical damage

  • Get rid of age spots

  • Sun protection from UV damage


Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, which is rich in antioxidants and lycopene, helps to shield the skin against free radical damage while minimizing the impacts of aging on the skin. The benefits of papaya extract:

  • Remove dead skin

  • Protect the skin from the effects of pollutants

  • Natural treatment for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis

  • Helps with itching and redness

  • Hydration booster

  • Stimulate collagen production in the skin


Lastly, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract in Skin Elixir Serum Lotion act as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and, skin-conditioning agent. This combination of fruit extracts creates a potent cocktail of antioxidants and vitamins for the skin. Vase Creation Skin Elixir Serum Lotion aims to protect your skin barrier from environmental pollutants, hydrate the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten dull skin. This dermatologically tested product is ideal for dry and sensitive skin.


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Fragrance: The Safe and Pleasant Scent That Completes Your Skincare Routine

Finding the right products that work effectively and smell good can be a challenge. In the industry, fragrance plays an important role in the formulation, providing a delightful scent that enhances your skincare experience. However, it is crucial to ensure that the fragrance used is safe and would not trigger any allergic reactions.


Fragrance, as known as perfume, can be a combination of natural and/or synthetic substances added to skincare formulations to create a specific scent. Normally it is used in the products such as toners, lotions, creams, serums, and lip care. It works by stimulating your smell receptors in the nose, thereby evoking emotions and moods. However, the safety of synthetic fragrances is always a concern in the beauty industry. Certain synthetic fragrances might contain harmful chemicals which triggered allergic reactions or skin irritation. To solve this problem, a lot of skincare companies have begun using natural or plant-derived fragrances to ensure product safety.


At Vase Creation, the team understands the importance of fragrance in their clean formulations, and the need for safe, plant-based selections. The Skin Elixir Serum Lotion with natural, plant-derived fragrances, not only provides a calming smell but also provides added benefits for the skin. Their formulation has been approved by dermatologists. With a refreshing and invigorating scent, the lotion texture leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and delicately mild fragranced.




With its clean formula backed by science and the expertise of a chemist founder, this Vase Creation serum lotion is formulated with clean, safe, and gentle ingredients, which offer deep hydration, reduce inflammation and redness, even skin tone, and prevent premature aging.


 

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