Incorporating an active we commonly formulate with, Matrixyl 3000 (used for it's anti-aging, wrinkle fighting, and skin lifting qualities) to our Kigellia Extract (addresses sun damage, promotes smoother, tighter skin and elasticity) we knew we were on to something good. Little did we know how amazing this new product would really be! Amped up with Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (promotes skin elasticity and firmness), our Bio-Active Neck Firming Serum came to life and is now available for those who need a little pick me up where gravity and time is only bringing them down.
Method of Application Apply to clean skin two times a day during the water soluble phase of your skin care routine (after you cleanse, tone, and exfoliate... before you apply any creams, lotions, or oils)
Shelf Life and Storage Information for 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 always 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 (except our Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of high humidity, heat, and direct light, and keep them 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 the Salicylic Acid Serums as those 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 Requiring Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier Oils - generally you can refrigerate all carrier oils although some of the 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, setting the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shaking the bottle will hopefully turn into a liquid. ^There are some oils that have 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 always be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare' butters. You can take out 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 from each herb. Root, Trunk, Leaves, and Flowers. Extracts have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator (or a dark DRY place) Other Various Raw Ingredients - i.e. Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Kigellia Extract addresses long term sun damage by promoting a firmer, smoother, skin tone, strong antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, a natural extract that improves firmness and elasticity of the skin
Matrixyl 3000 anti-aging, lifting attributes, wrinkle fighting properties, formulated at the highest recommended percentage (As messenger molecules, matrikines™ are capable of regulating cell activities. They interact with specific receptors to activate certain genes involved in the process of extracellular matrix renewal and cell proliferation).
L-Carnosine extends life of skin cells, protects cells from oxidation-induced stress damage, rejuvenates aging cells, maintains cellular homeostasis
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid(GABA) with the ability to act as a tyrosinase inhibitor this ingredient also acts as a muscle relaxant, skin firmer, and rejuvenator. As it aids in calming skin it also has the ability to help reduce the production of oxygen producing 'free radicals'
Sodium Lactate exfoliant, preservative, pH adjuster and moisturizer
Panthenol B-5 conditioning, penetrating moisturizer, aids in tissue repair and cell regeneration
Niacinamide stimulating, performance enhancer, hydrates, moisturizes, non-irritating, mildly skin lightening, reduces fines lines and wrinkles
Hyaluronic Acid hydrating, holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water
