Our deluxe Skin Communicator Serum w/Rice features Syntacks, an incredible active that works for the skin on so many levels. First and foremost, it improves the structural integrity of the skin's matrix. Additionally, it nourishes the epidermis, giving it glow and viscosity. Molecular communication is improved with the use of Syntacks, which helps to improve skin tone. Lastly, but most importantly, this serum addresses wrinkles and fine lines. A great choice for those wanting to wake their skin up, and rejuvenate it gently and naturally.
Method of Application Apply a few drops of this serum on your clean finger tips, and smooth it across clean skin. Use during the water soluble phase of your skin routine (after you cleanse, tone, and exfoliate . . . before you apply any oils or creams).
Companies Products Which Contain Syntacks:
Arcona Peptide Firming Complex Regenerate AM/P ($72) M Lab Anti-aging Blemish Control ($175) Canyon Ranch Age Transforming Concentrate Serum ($150) RTOV Intensive Facial Lift Stimulator ($48) Isomers Stem Genesis ($75) Peter Thomas Roth’s Unwrinkle Night ($110)
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.
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides (Root) Extract antifungal, antibacterial, creates volume in skin by stimulating adipocyte differtiation (this basically means that the molecules of the plant interact with our skin to bring volume where it is needed)
Rice Protein forms a protective film to help minimize wrinkles and rough skin, protection from pollution toxicities as well as a barrier to protect the skin from aggressive detergents (of course, hopefully you use our products for this), protects natural collagen network in the skin, excellent for moisture retention
Syntacks (peptides) improves structural integrity of the skin's matrix, improves epidermal nourishment, improves molecular, communication within the skin, improves skin tone, helps in reducing wrinkles, improves skin firmness
White Lily Extract wound healing, excellent for 'couperose skin profiles', hydrating, emollient, polysaccharide film forming barrier to promote skin hydration, natural plant sterols,
PseudoCollagen protective colloid effect, encourages skin to retain moisture
Hyaluronic Acid moisturizing, humectant (draws moisture to the skin and retains it)