Hydrate and Defense Combo

Product Description

Why is this beginner friendly?

Gel Sunscreen for Oily Skin - SPF 50 and PA++++

• Lightweight texture: Gel-based lightweight sunscreen that suits all skin types.
• Optimum UV filter conc.: Provides broad-spectrum protection without irritating which makes it a perfect sunscreen for oily face.
• Non-greasy formula: Suitable for beginners as it does not leave any white cast and is non-greasy.

Oil-Free Moisturizer for Oily Skin

• This moisturizer for oily/acne-prone skin is a lightweight daily gel moisturizer that provides non-oily hydration to the skin, nourishes and calms the skin.

How Does it Work on the Skin?

Gel Sunscreen for Oily Skin - SPF 50 and PA++++

Benzophenone-3 absorbs and scatters the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays giving broad-spectrum protection in combination with other UV filters.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a potent sunscreen agent that protects against photoaging and tanning. 

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate boosts sun protection factor by protecting against UVB rays

Phospholipids & glycerin enhance the penetration of actives and also help maintain hydration levels and elasticity of the skin.

Oil-Free Moisturizer for Oily Skin

• 3% NMF complex is an oil-free moisturizer for oily skin that mimics the skin's NMF. Being rich in amino acids such as Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, that together replicate the Natural Moisturizing factor of the skin and replenish the skin barrier.
• 0.2% Panthenol is a non oily skin hydrator that soothes skin and prevents transepidermal water loss.

How to use?

• Use a pea-sized amount of NMF Oil-free Moisturizer for oily skin, gently massage until the product is absorbed into the skin.
• Can be used twice a day, both morning and night.
• Apply Gel Sunscreen on the face & neck in the morning routine & at least 15 minutes before stepping out in the sun. 
• Use after a moisturiser & before using makeup
• Reapply when needed for continued protection.

• Oil-Free Moisturizer

  Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, PCA, Sodium Lactate:  Amino acid and derivatives that are part of the NMF complex which moisturize the skin and replenish skin barrier. 

  http://www.scientificspectator.com/documents/personal%20care%20spectator/Effects%20of%20Natural%20Moisturizing%20Factor.pdf

  Panthenol: It enhances skin hydration and helps to maintain integrity of the skin barrier by preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21982351/

  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09546634.2016.1218417

  Calendula Officinalis (Flower) Extract: It contains anti-inflammatory and soothing properties

  https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/8/2/31#:~:text=Calendula%20flower%20extract%20is%20used,of%20action%20is%20poorly%20understood.

   

  Propylene Glycol: It functions as a penetration enhancer in personal care products. 

  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1091581812460409

   

  Sodium Gluconate: It functions as a chelating agent in skincare formulations. 

  https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium-gluconate#section=Use-and-Manufacturing

   

  Sodium PCA: It is used as a humectant and skin conditioning agent to increase the water content of the top layers of skin.

  https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/pca_0.pdf

   

  Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer: It is a polymeric thickener that majorly functions as a primary emulsifier in oil-in-water emulsions.

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274302870_Beyond_Thickening_Use_of_Alkyl_Acrylate_Crosspolymer_in_Personal_Care_Formulations

   

  Glycerin: Glycerin is a humectant that improves the skin’s hydration, skin barrier function and skin mechanical properties.

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18510666/

   

  Triethanolamine: It functions as a surfactant, skin conditioning agent and pH adjuster in skincare formulations. 

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236934391_Safety_Assessment_of_Triethanolamine_and_Triethanolamine-Containing_Ingredients_as_Used_in_Cosmetics

   

  Phenoxyethanol: It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and has been widely used as a preservative in cosmetic products. 

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31588615/

   

  Ethylhexylglycerin: It is used as a potentiating agent in combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the protection against microbial growth. 

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5082626/

   

  Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract: It possesses good moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. 

   

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

  Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer: Plant based alternatives to silicone that provides slip and enhances texture.

  https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/cosmetic-ingredients/sensory/news/21842369/succinic-acid-emollients-for-natural-skin-feel-and-shine

   

  Gel Sunscreen

  Benzophenone-3: Absorbs and scatters sun's harmful ultraviolet rays giving a broad spectrum protection in combination with other UV filters.

  https://ec.europa.eu/health/system/files/2021-04/sccs_o_247_0.pdf 

   

  Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane: It protects against photoaging and tanning of the skin.

  https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c02735 

   

  Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: It is a potent sunscreening agent that protects the skin from harsh and burning UVB radiations of sun.

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308150122_Analysis_of_octyl_methoxycinnamate_in_sunscreen_products_by_a_validated_UV-spectrophotometric_method

  https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=352.50

  U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Over-the-Counter Monograph M020: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use

   

  Phospholipids: They enhance the penetration of actives and also help maintain hydration levels of the skin and  elasticity.

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26523667_Lipids_in_pharmaceutical_and_cosmetic_preparations 

   

  Glycerin: A humectant that attracts moisture from the environment to lock it in the skin, providing hours of hydration and facilitating the repair of skin’s barrier

  Glycerol And The_skin_holistic_approach_20160817-5518-61mq0a.pdf

   

  Cetearyl Olivate & Sorbitan Olivate: Excellent PEG free emulsifiers that also function as moisturising agents thus preventing loss of moisture from the skin.

  https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cetearyl_alcohol#section=3D-Status  

   

  1,3-Butylene Glycol: It is a humectant and a conditioning agent that keeps the moisture locked in the skin

  Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol.

  Journal of the American College of Toxicology Volume 4, Number 5, 1985

   

  Butyloctyl Salicylate: An ingredient that functions as an emollient keeping the skin softer and plump.

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14617432/ 

   

  Glyceryl Behenate: A special ingredient that aids in the absorption of actives into the skin making it more smoother. It also functions as an emulsifier. 

   

  Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer: This ingredient works on enhancing the sensorial aspects of the sunscreen.

  https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/crossl092011final_for%20posting.pdf 

   

  Sodium Polyacrylate Starch: It functions as a thickening agent and also enhances the texture of the product.

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269763715_Rheology_of_Sodium_Polyacrylate_as_an_Emulsifier_Employed_in_Cosmetic_Emulsions 

   

  Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin: A combination of skin-softening, antimicrobial and a preservative required to keep the serum fresh and free from any microbial growth

  Contact Dermatitis. 2016 May;74(5):281-8

   

  Sodium Gluconate: Functions as a chelating agent and humectant.

  PubChem Compound Summary for CID 517056, Gluconate sodium

   

  Triethanolamine: A pH balancer and emulsion stabiliser and is completely safe to use

  Int J Toxicol. 2013 May-Jun;32(3 Suppl):59S-83S

• Oil-Free Moisturizer

Aqua, Calendula Officinalis (Flower) Extract, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium lactate, PCA, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline




• Gel Sunscreen

Aqua, C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, phospholipids, Polysorbate 80, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Octyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (and) Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer (and) Squalane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Sodium Carbomer, Glyceryl DiBehenate, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Gluconate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine.

• Patch testing prior to use is advised
• All products are gender-neutral
• Best suited for individuals above 18 years of age.
• Discretionary use during pregnancy

• For Oily to combination skin

• The Hydrate and defense combo is suitable for Oily Skin