Sensitive Skin Soothing Protection Moisture Balm

DescriptionA
rich, soothing moisture balm that provides special care when skin needs
it most. High in cosmeceutical ingredients with anti-inflammatory
properties to reduce redness, calm, heal and restore the skin’s barrier
function. Cosmeceutical actives build up the skin’s tolerance to
external stimulation and alleviate sensitive skin conditions such as
irritated, inflamed skin.

Suitable for sensitive skin conditions including eczema,
psoriasis, dermatitis, dryness and after treatments such as
microdermabrasion, acid peels, retinols etc.

Use
morning and night to restore skin vitality whilst soothing, softening
and replenishing hydration. Can be used around eye area.

Sensitive skin is generally classified into three groups:

Group 1: Low barrier function. Alteration of the skin’s barrier function with high TEWL and abnormal desquamation.

Group 2: Inflammation; presence of inflammation, but normal barrier function

Group 3: Neurosensitive group normal barrier function, no inflammation, but exaggeration on the nerve response in the skin.
 
Directions:
After cleansing and toning, apply a generous amount onto skin using
upward strokes. For best results use over LA CLINICA’s Miracle Relief
Oil Plus.

Use morning and night.
 
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl
Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Myristyl Myristate, Behenyl
Alcohol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Sucrose
Polystearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Squalane, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Oil,
Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Ribes Nigrum (Black
Currant) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/ Leaf/Vine Extract,
Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus
Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Acetyl
Tetrapeptide-15, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita
(Chamomile) Extract (Organic), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract
(Organic), C12-C13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Althaea
Officinalis (Marshmallow) Extract, Arctium (Burdock) Extract, Tocopheryl
Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate,
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Petroselinum Sativum (Parsley) Seed
Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil.

La Clinica For Skin and Body prides itself on its innovation and thus
the ingredients listed here may differ from the packaging depending on
the time and region of purchase.

Skinasensyl [Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15]

A new generation neurocosmeceutical soother which targets over-reactive skin (Group 3) by:

• Decreasing the release of pro-inflammatory neuromediators (CGRP)

• Reduces the response of the sensory nerve fibres to external stimulation

• Increases the skin’s tolerance threshold.

• Reduction of sensations of pain and discomfort.

Defensil Plus [Octyldodecanol, Ribes
Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/ Leaf/Vine Extract,
Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus
Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.]

A combination of Blackcurrant Seed Oil, Sunflower Oil and Ballon Vine
Extract; To ease inflammation and support the recovery of the skin
barrier (Group 2 & 3). Ballon vine extract a plant-derived
alternative to hydrocortisone soothes the skin.

• Protects and regenerates the damaged skin barrier (in-vivo study)

• Nips inflammatory processes in the bud (in-vitro study)

• Reduces allergic reaction (in-vitro study)

• Reduces tissue damage resulting from mosquito bites (in-vivo study)

• Soothes the skin after shaving and epilation (in-vivo study)

• Reduces the severity of couperose (in-vivo study)

Aquacacteen [Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract]

Derived from organic cactus (Opuntia Ficus-Indica). AquaCacteen
blocks the release of stress markers from sensory nerve cells in the
skin and calms irritated skin. Furthermore, it has excellent hydrating
properties due to its high content of water-binding compounds.

Clinical studies conducted showed that AquaCacteen was exceptionally
soothing and firming. Besides it was found to be very hydrating even
when used in rinse-off products.

A highly effective moisturising and soothing active.

• Soothes and calms irritated skin

• Hydrates the skin in rinse off formulations

• Protects and firms skin

Squalane (Olive derived)

A powerful emollient with high oxidative stability found and created
naturally in our skin. Squalane is occlusive yet non-comedogenic and
assists dry, inflamed skin conditions. It supports the skin’s barrier
and has anti-bacterial properties

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice (Organic)

Composed of a combination of Vitamins, Antioxidants, Enzymes,
Minerals and Fatty Acids. Aloe Vera is reputed for its soothing,
anti-inflammatory, moisturising and wound healing properties.

Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract (Organic)

Chamomile extract has strong anti inflammatory affects on the skin.
It inhibits nitric oxide production within the dermis. Nitric oxide is a
catalyst for inflammatory diseases and is associated with acute and
chronic inflammations. Chamomile extract has anti-oxidant and
antimicrobial properties and has shown to enhance wound healing.
Electron Physician. 2016 Sep; 8(9): 3024–3031. Int J Mol Med. 2010 Dec; 26(6): 935–940.

Wound healing (in-vivo)
Z Hautkr. 1987 Sep 1;62(17):1262, 1267-71.
J Wound Care. 2007 Jul;16(7):298-302.

Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract (Organic)

Strong anti inflammatory action.
 Indian J Exp Biol. 2009 Feb;47(2):113-20.

Wound healing (in-vivo)
 J Wound Care. 2016 Dec 2;25(12):732-739.

Has shown to enhance collagen (in-vivo) and inhibit the activity of collagenase (in-vitro).
J Ethnopharmacol. 2017 Jan 20;196:94-103.

Has demonstrated protection against oxidative stress.
Phytother Res. 2015 Jan;29(1):120-4.

Has shown to ameliorated the oxidant effects of cigarette smoke.
Toxicology and Industrial Health 2011 April 28(1):3-9

Cosmoperine [Tetrahydropiperine]

A patented natural permeation enhancer to increase the absorption and efficacy of actives in topical applications.

Chia Seed Oil

Chia Seed Oil contains a potent amount of Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic
acid) and Omega 6 (linoleic acid) fatty acids (about 65% of the oil
content) which posses strong anti inflammatory action. A study conducted
by Annals of Dermatology in 2010 concluded Chia Seed Oil applied
topically soothes irritation. Restores the skin’s barrier and
moisturises dry and inflamed skin.

Sucrose Polystearate & Cetyl Palmitate

A 100% naturally derived emulsifier selected for its mildness on the skin and unique sensorial profile.