concentrated oily substance, it allows the skin to breathe and function naturally.
Vitamin E helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and the formation of scar
tissue, and it can also be used as an antioxidant to help sustain shelf life of
products containing botanical oils.
White tea, see Tea (black, green, and white)
Witch hazel: A gentle, natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial astringent that
helps tighten pores with a cool soothing sensation, witch hazel provides
protection from scavenging free radicals, soothes inflamed skin, and has
moisturizing properties that make it highly beneficial for all skin types and
conditions. Witch hazel also protects against sun damage.
Yerba mate: Yerba mate contains 196 active chemicals, including 24 vitamins
and minerals, 15 amino acids, and 11 polyphenols—a group of phytochemicals
that act as powerful antioxidants. These are: vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, niacin
(B3), B5, B complex; the minerals calcium, manganese, iron, selenium,
potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus; and various additional compounds,
including fatty acids, chlorophyll, flavonols, polyphenols, trace minerals,
antioxidants, pantothenic acid, and 15 amino acids.
Yogurt: Yogurt promotes a healthy glow for all skin types. It moisturizes and
exfoliates dry skin and unclogs and reduces size of pores in oily skin. Yogurt is
high in calcium, protein, vitamin D, and living probiotic organisms and is a mild
exfoliant due to lactic acid, which is a natural alpha-hydroxy acid. Topically
applied to the skin, yogurt is soothing, calming, and moisturizing; it helps
prevent premature aging, fights acne, and works to reduce redness and
discoloration.
Zinc oxide: A naturally occurring mineral that provides broad-spectrum
sunscreen protection from both UVA and UVB radiation when added to a lotion