SEAS THE DAY

Olives, olive oil…hm… we are sure you are no stranger to this wonderful fruit and are aware of olive oil’s magnificent health properties both for the skin and general health. No wonder, it is called “liquid gold”.

What makes olive products so good for our health are its ‘bioactive compounds’. We wanted to find the best bioactive compounds for skin; those that would specifically benefit YOUNG skin. We therefore examined the use of an extract from the olive leaf rather than the olive fruit. This is because olive leaves have a high percentage of two extremely beneficial bioactive compounds: ‘oleuropein and oleacein’.

Why are these important? These two compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial properties. The oxidation of sebum is prevented, therefore olive leaf extract is perfect for all types of skin, especially oily ones, prone to acne and imperfections.

Olive leaf extract therefore became the obvious choice for all our product formulations – the star ingredient. It is an amazing superfood for your skin! Indeed, if olive oil is liquid gold, then olive leaf extract is platinum…

We didn’t want to use any olive leaves. We wanted to find the ones with an extremely high concentration of oleuropein and oleacein. We turned to recent research conducted by the Department of Analytical Chemistry of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and scientific director, Nikolaos Thomaidis in collaboration with The Region of North Aegean. For the first time a comparison of the bioactive compounds among different olive tree varieties was undertaken. The research revealed that the variety with the highest proportion of polyphenols – including oleuropein and oleacein – is called Kolovi which grows on the island of Lesvos.

We didn’t want to stop there though! Further analysis was undertaken by Prof. Thomaidis’ team and all the research results were used by a group of chemical analysts and chemical engineers who work closely with The National Technical University of Athens chemical engineering department. The aim was to develop an extract which contains the maximum amount of oleuropein and oleacein whilst being produced in a sustainable way. The result is arguably one of the most superior olive leaf extracts in the world!

In summary, our olive leaf extract is a wonderful ingredient. It moisturises, detoxifies, hydrates and soothes skin, leaving it soft, plump and radiant.

*Organic cultivation. Kolovi variety.

The marine pine thrives in difficult weather conditions, i.e. very windy, sunny and hot locations along coastal Greece and the Mediterranean. To survive the harsh environmental conditions, the marine pine has developed substances contained within the bark, that protect and defend the tree from external aggressors. How cool is that?

The very same powerful substances within the bark that protect the tree from the environment, are the ones that make the marine pine bark such a powerful, multi-functional natural ingredient, perfect for maintaining a healthy, young-looking skin.

An excellent anti-pollution ingredient that protects your skin against exposure to toxins and pollutants, marine pine bark also reduces inflammation following exposure to UV radiation and sensitizing agents, thus, calming and soothing your skin.

It is ideal for acne-prone skin, as it regulates the amount of sebum (the main culprit for all oily skin issues) produced, resulting in visible reduction in acne.

Marine pine bark extract is a potent antioxidant that protects your skin against free radical damage. In plain English, antioxidants help your skin turn over healthy cells more quickly. And we all know that new cells equal younger looking skin.

You might know that grape seed oil is a by-product of winemaking. It is pressed out of the grape seeds after wine production.

If you are among those thinking “oil makes my skin break out”, we’ve got great news for you! Grape seed oil is non-comedogenic, in other words, it will hydrate your skin without clogging your pores or leaving a greasy residue. Also, due to the Lineolic acid it contains, grape seed oil has anti-inflammatory properties which assist in cutting back on breakouts. Lineolic acid and vitamin E – another potent component of this oil, known for its antioxidant properties – make up a powerful duo, especially if you have sensitive skin or skin prone to imperfections.

In a nutshell, grape seed oil is a light, easy to absorb oil, that will hydrate and soothe your skin, leaving it soft and supple.

*Organic cultivation

Hello aloe!

Say hello to aloe vera gel, this marvelous, transparent, gel-like liquid, found in the inner part of the leaf of the aloe vera plant. Since the aloe gel is made up of over 96% water, it is no brainer that this plant is a natural moisturizer, second to none!

Because of its light texture and high water content, aloe vera is a perfect moisturising ingredient, not only for dry, but also for oily and acne-prone skin.

This nutrient-packed, naturally derived ingredient also features soothing properties that reduce skin irritation and inflammations such as acne and eczema.

Commonly known as Panthenol, Provitamin B5 is a member of the powerful B-complex vitamin family. In simple words, when you apply a product containing Provitamin B5 on your skin, the provitamin transforms into vitamin B5.

Provitamin B5 is an excellent skin care nutrient, that not only helps your skin to retain its moisture levels by locking moisture in, thus keeping skin soft and supple, but also acts as a shield, preventing redness, dryness and inflammation.

Incorporating this non-oily plant butter in your skin care routine, will work wonders, for both dry and oily skin! 

Shea butter comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree. Rich in unsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins E and D, phytosterols and provitamin A, shea butter is not only an unparalleled moisturiser, but also the perfect ingredient to calm any inflammations and soothe the skin.  

It comes as no surprise that shea butter’s unique nutritious properties, make it a superfood for your skin.