JES Organics Natural Organic Ultimate Moisturizer is best suited for dry, normal, mature skin types. Our synergistic blend of ingredients work together to provide your skin with the ultimate moisture, minimizing fine lines leaving your skin velvety smooth. Natural SPF ingredients like Raspberry Seed Oil, Carrot Oil, Jojoba Oil & Shea Butter.
This is not a sunblock. When using this product in the sun, test your skin's tolerance for the sun before assuming you can be in the sun for a long time without burning.
This Ultimate moisturizer is designed to provide multi-faceted skin regeneration and protection:
It firms with carrot seed and aloe, clary sage and witch hazel.
It softens with jojoba, shea butter and rosehips.
It protects by utilizing reishi and raspberry seed.
It repairs with the power of panthenol and green tea.
This moisturizer has a very light and nice citrus scent with essential oils of Bergamot, Pink Grapefruit Oil, and Clary Sage Oil. The texture has a smooth glide that soaks in fast and can be worn under makeup. It is not too heavy and is not pore-clogging.
Ingredient Benefits:
Aloe JuiceOften called “The Miracle Plant”, promotes new skin growth, moisturizes, protects and counters the effects of aging, soothing, emollient, anti-bacterial, heals skin irritations, burns and wounds. Aloe Vera improves hydration and is soothing and healing to all skin types. The effectiveness of Aloe Vera gel as a cosmetic skin care and pharmaceutical product is indisputable. It has also been shown to have an invigorating effect on skin when applied on a regular basis. Chemical analysis has shown the presence of mucopolysacharides, a natural moisturizing factor. Aloe Vera is composed of water, the enzymes catalase and cellulose, minerals, calcium, aluminum, iron, zinc, magnesium, sodium, 20 amino acids and carbohydrates. Aloe Vera also contains the "youth mineral" potassium.
Red Raspberry seed oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, it reduces skin damage and mops up free radicals that contribute to skin-aging. A study done in the year 2000 showed that red raspberry seed oil has UV protection comparable to titanium dioxide. It found that raspberry seed oil can shield against UVA-induced damage by scattering as well as absorption. The SPF value was found to be 28-50 for UVB rays, and 6.75 – 7.5 for UVA rays. UVB rays are the rays that cause sunburn. UVA rays are what contribute to aging and skin cancer. Raspberry seed oil should not replace your sunscreen until we know more about its UV blocking abilities. Contains a high level of Carotenoids which are strong antioxidants that play a crucial role in the health of our skin. They inhibit UV damage and stimulate cell repair. Effectively moisturizes the skin, improves elasticity, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, regenerates skin cells, has a strong antioxidant content, reducing and repairing damage from the sun and the elements, heals, strengthens and conditions the hair and scalp, prevents moisture loss in the hair, adds shine, helps mend split ends.
Red raspberry seed oil contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids with Linoleic acid (omega 6) being 52-56% and Alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) at 29-33%. OMEGA 9 - OLEIC ACID protects the skin from the sun, penetrates the skin very well, bringing moisture deep into the skins surface, promotes healing, reduces inflammation and repairs the skin, is found in our own skin’s sebum richer and heavier, seals in moisture, great for dry skin. OMEGA 6 - LINOLEIC ACID used as an anti-inflammatory, retains moisture, heals the skin barrier, effective in cell regeneration lighter and thinner, will nourish and protect without being too heavy, great for oilier skin.
Raspberry seed oil also contains ellagic acid, this compound has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen as well as protecting against Ultraviolet damage from the sun (source). It may also prevent skin cancer. Has been shown to have exceptional anti-inflammatory properties. Contains phytosterols - their antioxidant activity prevents skin damage, encourages healthy skin growth and may protect against cancer. Phytosterols promote new collagen production, leading to healthier, younger-looking skin.
Cranberry Seed Oil an essential fatty acid and is the only available oil with a one to one ratio of Omega 6 (linoleic) to Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic) fatty acids. Cranberry seed oil has oxidative stability and it is a superb emollient, lubricant and conditioner for the skin. This oil can moisturize like no other oil can because it absorbs so well into the skin. This moisturizing power is also said to be perfect for aging, rough, dry, and scaly skin. The powerful antioxidants in cranberry oil help protect the skin against environmental stressors. Because they’re absorbed so well, they are even more effective. These unique nutrients working together also provide anti-aging effects, helping to protect the skin from the elements, while moisturizing and strengthening, helping firm and tighten your look.
Shea Butter helps tissue cell regeneration and softening of the skin, which reduces wrinkles. The American Journal of Life Sciences reported a clinical study involving 30 volunteers in which shea butter diminished various signs of aging. In another clinical study for dry, delicate or aging skin, 49 volunteers applied shea butter twice daily and discovered that it prevented photo aging. It is also shown to boost collagen production, which is essential for skin strength.
Jojoba OilWonderful natural moisturizer similar to human sebum so it is accepted very well by the skin. It aids in the healing process.
Carrot Seed high in antioxidants, great anti-aging ingredient, it can help firm and tone your look. These components can help protect your skin from environmental stressors. Helps to rejuvenate the look and feel of your skin. Scientists think this has something to do with the “carotol,” a primary component found in carrot seed oil. The oil also has moisturizing vitamin E and protective vitamin C, which work together to help bring new life to skin. Helps with sensitive skin too.
Squalane Oil(Olive) Can help to replenish the nutritive levels of lipids lost through the normal aging process. It helps to restore a more youthful appearance and resistance to aging conditions. Squalane’s hydrating and skin-softening effects on the skin help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It is rapidly absorbed without leaving an oily or greasy feeling. Squalane is a nutritive part of human skin and plays an important role in the repair of damaged or aging skin.
Meadowfoam seed oil is very close in composition to natural sebum, and that means that it’s absorbed very easily into the skin. When you use the oil on your skin, it locks in moisture and it helps other ingredients penetrate deep into the skin as well. It is great for mature skin. Because of the high levels of antioxidants that it contains, and the ease with which it is absorbed, meadowfoam seed oil is very popular with older women who use it as a moisturizer. It penetrates deep down onto the skin and the antioxidants that it contains help to fight off the signs of ageing of lines and wrinkles. It can also be used as a lip plumper to keep lips looking plump and soft. Try using it as an ingredient when you exfoliate your lips and you will find that it soaks well into the skin and holds onto the moisture, which balances out the oils in your lips and keeps your lips looking full and smooth. It reduces the appearance of stretch marks. The remarkable ability to lock moisture in the skin that meadowfoam seed oil has, can make it a very good oil to use to help to fade stretch marks. Use it as the carrier oil for essential oils such as lavender, patchouli, or frankincense oil, and it will boost the fading and healing effects of the essential oil and keep the affected area of skin well moisturized. It conditions hair because it is so good at hydrating hair and the scalp. It is also said that meadowfoam seed fights dandruff and prevents hair loss. It may thicken eyelashes, apply it as you would your mascara and leave it on overnight. It will hydrate your lashes and encourage them to grow, making your lashes look longer and thicker. Great natural anti-aging moisturizer. It contains tocopherol and Vitamin E, both of which are very good for nourishing and hydrating the skin. It’s also very effective in balancing out the production of sebum, so it can be a good moisturizer to use, if your skin tends to get greasy during the course of the day. Fights oxidative stress with powerful antioxidants that will fight the damage that can be caused by free radicals. This will help keep skin looking soft and smooth and help stop wrinkles and lines from forming.
Pomegranate ExtractPomegranate falls into the “superfruit” category because of its exceptional nutrient value and antioxidant properties. It contains ellagitannins, which are powerful polyphenols, valued for the exceptional free-radical scavenging abilities. Dr. Farrukh Afag, lead Researcher at the University of Wisconsin said, “For the first time, we have clear evidence that pomegranate extract possesses anti-skin-tumor-promoting effects. With such a variety of pathways inhibited by the topical application of the natural supplement, we are confident of its therapeutic value.”
Vitamin E Natural skin protector, natural emollient, helps keep skin smooth and soft, improves skin moisture by offsetting dryness caused by aging and environmental factors. Acts as a free radical scavenger, hinders the oxidizing process in the skin and promotes soft and supple skin. As an antioxidant it defends the skin. Helpful in reducing scars and promotes healing. It acts as a natural preservative for products.
Directions: Moisturize your face and neck every morning and night in upward motions after you cleanse and tone. Apply to clean skin in the morning, and let soak in for a minute before applying any makeup. Follow with JES Organics Complete Skin Care Regime.