NOTE: Superoxide Dismutase is incredibly expensive ($17,000 per kilo) but takes very little to accomplish its topical antioxidant goals. This ingredient is essential in your skin care regimen to protect and keep your skin barrier healthy. You won't even know it's applied, but long-term benefits are endless. It's a "trust" thing with your skincare company. Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is a potent enzyme essential for protecting your skin by neutralizing excess superoxide radicals and other reactive oxygen species that can cause cumulative damage. As we age, particularly after 60, the natural levels of SOD in our skin decline, leaving it more susceptible to oxidative stress and environmental damage. This decrease weakens the skin's ability to defend itself, contributing to visible signs of aging and a compromised skin barrier. Our SOD-infused elixir is formulated to replenish this vital enzyme, providing a potent antioxidant boost suitable for all skin types. Whether you're looking to reduce signs of aging or shield your skin from daily environmental stressors, this serum offers the robust defense your skin needs to remain healthy and radiant.
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.
Spring Water hydrating
Green Tea renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, works synergistically with Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) to amplify skin and overall health benefits. Together, they create a powerhouse of defense against oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular damage.
Leucidal SF (Lactobacillis Ferment) is a natural probiotic based preservative created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus in a defined growth medium.
Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) neutralizes harmful superoxide radicals and other reactive oxygen species, preventing oxidative stress that accelerates aging. By reducing free radical damage, SOD strengthens the skin's natural defenses, leaving it more resilient to environmental aggressors.
