So, we were on the phone with your skin the other day, and it told us what it yearns for... hydration, protection, and a little help on slowing down that aging process we're all experiencing. We decided that actions speak louder than words, and have responded with a serum... our Concord Grape AntiOxidant Serum, to be precise. Concord Grapes are full of polyphenols and help prevent skin cell damage induced by pollution and other environmental toxins. We decided to amp this serum up with Hyaluronic Acid, a humectant that can hold more than 1,000 times its weight in water... but, oh no, we were not going to stop there. We also added Resveratrol, an antibacterial, antiviral antioxidant that protects cell degradation, and L-Carnosine (a cell rejuvenating, cell life extending active that protects skin cells from oxidation induced stress). Enjoy! We know your skin will. This serum is excellent to use before a Vitamin C serum as it helps the cells to accept and absorb the Vitamin C.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Concord Grape Distillate distillate of the Concord grape. This distillate is a very mild antioxidant that is naturally in the grape skin itself. It also imparts the delicate, fragrant scent to this product.
Grapeseed Extract rich in polyphenols, research shows that grape seed extract may help to prevent or control damage to body cells that is caused by prescription drugs, pollution, tobacco, and other toxins, a new study suggests grapeseed extract may help skin wounds heal faster and with less scarring, believed to help maintain the skin's elasticity
Hyaluronic Acid hydrates skin, can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water
Resveratrol resveratrol functions (in plants) as a phytoalexin, a substance produced by plants that can inhibit the growth of infecting fungi or other pathogens. As a 'nutraceutical,' Resveratrol presents itself with antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities which fight the degradation of cell functioning to fight the free-radicals
Lecithin emulsifier
L-Carnosine extends the life of skin cells, protects cells from oxidation induced stress damage, rejuvenates aging cells, maintains cellular homeostasis
Leucidal SF (lactobacillus fermentation) all natural broad spectrum paraben-free preservative (does not release formaldehyde)
