Contouring Eye & Lip Cream - Blue Gentian & Edelweiss

The extract of blue gentian is especially characterized by its flavonoids and its bitter substances. The extract contributes to the firmness of the skin, protects the skin from premature ageing and has skin soothing properties.

The extract of the blooming aerial parts of the Edelweiss plant contains Edelweiss acid and flavonoids. These help the Edelweiss extract bind to free radicals and thus have an anti-oxidant effect. The skin is thereby protected from changes caused by sunlight.

The Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is especially characterised by containing long-chained sugar and phytosterol. Watery Althaea Officinalis Root Extract forms a moisturising and protecting layer on the skin which calms and soothes it. Therefore, the extract is especially well suited for the care of dry and sensitive skin.

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

The yellow to green-yellow olive oil works as a perfect massage oil, as well as for the attention of normal to combination skin. It has outstanding skin care benefits, it is very kind to the skin and it is a great carrier oil for active agents. Therefore, it is highly suitable for normal to dry skin and it leaves the skin feeling soft and silky. Olive Oil is characterised by its high content of unsaturated oleic acid.

Glycerin is a natural ingredient in vegetable and animal fats and oils, which mainly consists of triglycerides (compound of glycerol with three fatty acids). In cosmetic products glycerin is used as a moisturising agent due to its hygroscopic (water-attracting) properties. Besides that, it helps with the distribution of O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and it smoothes and protects the skin.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

The pale yellow to clear sunflower oil is a light vegetable oil. It works as a perfect massage oil and it is ideal for the attention of normal and combination skin. Due to its high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, it is full of skin caring properties and it is suitable as a carrier oil for active substances.

The colourless to slightly yellow castor oil is especially good at seeping into the spaces between skin cells thereby protecting the skin from drying out. In formulations which use colour pigments, it helps the pigment adhere to the skin.

Shea Butter is a semi-solid, butter-like vegetable fat. The skin-friendly Shea Butter is mainly used to improve consistency. It leaves a fine film on the skin, which has smoothing properties and preserves the moisture of the skin.

Candelilla Wax is a brown-yellow, brittle, vegetable hard wax. It mostly contains saturated hydrocarbons and wax esters. The wax has a smoothing effect and balances the skin's lipid content. It is particularly suitable for lip care products.

Stearic acid sorbitol ester has an emulsifying effect. It is made from plant oils and plant starch.

Sacha inchi oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. It combines well with the skin’s natural lipid layer, strengthening its barrier properties and supporting protection against moisture loss. It is suitable for nourishing sensitive, dry skin.

Lysolezithin is an emulsifier that is used for stabilising O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions). Lysolecithin is also a modified lecithin that is derived from vegetable oils. It restores the natural oils of the skin.

The extract of blue gentian is especially characterized by its flavonoids and its bitter substances. The extract contributes to the firmness of the skin, protects the skin from premature ageing and has skin soothing properties.

The extract of blue gentian is especially characterized by its flavonoids and its bitter substances. The extract contributes to the firmness of the skin, protects the skin from premature ageing and has skin soothing properties.

The extract of the blooming aerial parts of the Edelweiss plant contains Edelweiss acid and flavonoids. These help the Edelweiss extract bind to free radicals and thus have an anti-oxidant effect. The skin is thereby protected from changes caused by sunlight.

The extract from the olive leaves is particularly characterized by the polyphenols it contains. Therefore, olive leaf extracts exhibit antioxidant and skin-soothing properties on the skin.

Green tea extracts are characterized by a high content of proanthocyanidins. In a complex of active ingredients, a green tea extract can help to reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

The pomegranate extract is characterized, among other things, by a high proportion of long-chain sugars. These can help reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

Centella asiatica contains various triterpenic acids such as asiaticosides with positive effects on collagen synthesis. Extracts from tiger grass have skin-soothing, regenerating and skin-smoothing properties.

The Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is especially characterised by containing long-chained sugar and phytosterol. Watery Althaea Officinalis Root Extract forms a moisturising and protecting layer on the skin which calms and soothes it. Therefore, the extract is especially well suited for the care of dry and sensitive skin.

Betaine is an amino acid derivative and occurs both in plants and in the human organism. In cosmetic products, Betaine is used as a moisturizer in products for the skin as well as the hair, as it is able to absorb and release water. Betaine is obtained from sugar molasses.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a natural gelling agent, emulsion stabiliser, binder and viscosity regulator.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a raw material that can be obtained from naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria by fermenting a suitable nutrient solution. In a complex of active ingredients, it can help to reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

The fermentation product of lactic acid bacteria from plant-based raw materials is used as a nourishing raw material in skin care products.

Caffeine is a natural ingredient in coffee beans or tea. In a complex of active ingredients, it can help to reduce the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes and thus ensure a rejuvenated appearance overall.

Vitamin E is isolated from vegetable oils. It is used as an antioxidant (free radical scavenger).

Citric Acid is an organic fruit acid and is used in low concentrations in the emulsions to stabilise the pH-value.

Hectorite is a dermatological compatible mineral bulking agent and stabilizer for emulsions, creams, toothpastes, gels or powder. It is a weathering product of various feldspars, which are considered the most important rock-forming minerals of the earth's crust.

Glyceryl Caprylate is a co-emulsifier that is mainly used to stabilise O/W-emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and is produced from various vegetable oils. Glyceryl Caprylate also restores the natural oils of the skin, regulates the skin moisture and acts as a humidifier to the skin.

This sugar ester is used as an emulsifier. It has skin-caring properties and makes the skin feel pleasantly smooth. Sucrose cocoate is made from plant oils and sugar.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier with skin caring properties. In cleansing products it can be used as a mild cleansing raw material. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is made from raw materials obtained from sugar and vegetable oils.