INGREDIENTS IN BASIX SKIN DEFENCE CREAM
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African Sausage Tree Fruit (Kigelia Africana) |
Contains sitosterol and stigmasterol - natural plant steroids that can be used to treat skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Flavonoids such as luteolin and 6 hydroxluteiolin used for their natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and as fungicides to treat bacterial or fungal infections |
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Kakadu Plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana) |
Rich in phytochemicals like gallic and ellagic acids, provides antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic properties to help repair damaged skin |
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Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) |
High levels of Vitamin C – an effective anti-oxidant. Citric acid helps shed dead skin cells. Provides a gentle astringent effect causes skin cells to close large pores |
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Aloe Vera |
Over 200 biologically active compounds offer anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, soothing anti-itch qualities for skin. Known to assist healing acne, psoriasis, skin burns, wounds and skin irritations |
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Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis) |
Composed of rosmarinic acid, betulinic acid, caffeic acid, ursolic acid, camphor, and carnosic acid which provide powerful antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Combats skin inflammation caused by eczema and psoriasis |
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Rosehip (Rosa Canina) |
High in essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, a vital vitamin required in skin regeneration and tissue repair. Helps increase collagen production. Rich in anti-inflammatories, anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties to combat acne, dermatitis, eczema, scarring and sunburn |
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Rose Flower (Rosa Damascena) |
Reduces inflammation, supresses certain bacteria, prevents premature ageing and soothes irritations, reduces redness |
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Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) |
Helps to soothe redness and eliminates bacteria – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and acne sufferers have a large amount of the bacteria Staphlococcus Aureus which flourish in the dry itchy rashes caused by these conditions. The open sores caused by scratching allow viruses, bacteria and fungi to enter the skin resulting in infection. The properties of Ginger Oil help target the cause of the infection and provides soothing relief. |
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Vitamin E |
High in anti-oxidants, reduces the appearance of aging and wrinkles, natural anti-inflammatory properties soothes and calms angry and inflamed skin |
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Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) |
Highest concentration of polyphenols than any other known source makes this a powerful anti-oxidant. Powerful anti-aging properties by fighting free-radicals which break down skin protein, collagen and elastin causing loose skin and wrinkles |
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Rooibos
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Rich in anti-oxidants and flavonoids, a powerful anti-aging ingredient, rich source of vitamin D and zinc. High in anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-allergy properties |
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Various Moisturisers |
Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Castor Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Olive Butter, Bees Wax |
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UVA & UVB Filters |
Anti-aging, prevents sun damage |