Shea Butter 10% Moisturizing Night Cream

• Skin type: Dry, dehydrated, sensitive skin
• Concerns: Dryness, flakiness, compromised skin barrier, rough texture
• Suitable for: Individuals of all ages, especially those experiencing tightness or discomfort from dry skin

• Size: 50 g
• Fragrance-free
• Dermatologically tested
• Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
• Suitable for daily nighttime use

• Shea Butter (10%): A rich emollient that is packed with essential fatty acids and vitamins, Shea Butter deeply moisturizes and softens the skin by reinforcing the lipid barrier and preventing moisture loss.
• Squalane (5%): A lightweight, non-greasy hydrator derived from olives, Squalane mimics the skin's natural oils, providing deep hydration while improving skin elasticity and texture.
• Hyaluronic Acid (2%): A powerful humectant that draws water into the skin, plumping and hydrating it, reducing the appearance of fine lines caused by dehydration.
• Aloe Vera (2%): A soothing and calming ingredient that reduces irritation and inflammation, while also providing moisture and enhancing skin repair.
• Ceramides (1%): Essential lipids that strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, locking in moisture and protecting against external aggressors.
• Vitamin E (1%): A potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental stressors, while promoting skin repair and rejuvenation.

The Shea Butter 10% Night Cream combines rich emollients, barrier-repairing ingredients, and advanced hydrating agents to provide intense overnight moisture, restore the skin’s barrier, and improve skin resilience.

Shea Butter (10%)

Shea Butter is a highly nourishing emollient rich in fatty acids, including oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linoleic acids, which help to reinforce the skin's lipid barrier. At a molecular level, Shea Butter mimics the skin’s natural lipid structure, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin), improving moisture retention and preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Its high content of Vitamins A and E provides antioxidant benefits, neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative stress that can lead to premature skin aging.

Squalane (5%)

Squalane is a stable, hydrogenated form of squalene, a natural lipid produced by sebaceous glands. Its molecular structure is highly compatible with the skin’s natural oils, allowing for deep, non-greasy hydration that penetrates the skin without clogging pores. Squalane also improves skin elasticity and suppleness by enhancing the skin’s natural lipid matrix, reducing dryness and flakiness, and improving overall skin texture.

Squalane works by replenishing the skin’s lipid barrier, preventing moisture loss and protecting the skin from environmental stressors, making it particularly beneficial for dry or compromised skin.

Hyaluronic Acid (2%)

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan that functions as a humectant, attracting and binding water molecules to the skin’s surface. With the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, HA creates a moisture reservoir that plumps the skin, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles caused by dehydration. HA interacts with CD44 receptors on keratinocytes, promoting hydration at a deeper level and enhancing skin repair.

Hyaluronic Acid also helps maintain skin elasticity by supporting the extracellular matrix (ECM), improving the skin’s structural integrity and enhancing its natural barrier function.

Aloe Vera (2%)

Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides such as acemannan, which form a protective, hydrating film on the skin's surface. This film helps prevent moisture loss and soothes irritation by modulating the inflammatory response. Aloe Vera’s anti-inflammatory properties are due to its ability to inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and reduce the production of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.

In addition, Aloe Vera stimulates fibroblast activity, promoting collagen production and enhancing wound healing, making it ideal for repairing dry, damaged skin overnight.

Ceramides (1%)

Ceramides are long-chain sphingolipids that form the intercellular lipid bilayers in the stratum corneum. They play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the skin’s barrier, preventing water loss, and protecting the skin from external aggressors. Topically applied ceramides replenish the skin’s natural ceramide levels, particularly in dry or damaged skin, restoring the lipid barrier and reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

Ceramides also help prevent irritation by forming a protective shield that locks in moisture and reduces the penetration of irritants and allergens, making the skin more resilient and hydrated.

Vitamin E (1%)

Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. It works by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and neutralizing their damaging effects, which can lead to cellular damage, inflammation, and premature skin aging.

Vitamin E also enhances the skin’s repair mechanisms by improving barrier function and supporting cellular regeneration. When used in combination with other antioxidants like Vitamin A (found in Shea Butter), Vitamin E offers enhanced photoprotection and reduces oxidative damage.

This unique blend of ingredients delivers comprehensive hydration and skin barrier repair while neutralizing environmental stressors. Shea Butter and Squalane provide rich, lasting moisture, while Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides help retain hydration and strengthen the skin’s natural defenses, ensuring that the skin is restored and rejuvenated by morning.

• Aqua (Water)
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (10%)
• Squalane (5%)
• Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) (2%)
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera) (2%)
• Ceramide NP (1%)
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) (1%)
• Glycerin
• Phenoxyethanol (preservative, considered safe in low concentrations)
• Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative, safe and non-irritating)
• Caprylyl Glycol (humectant and skin-conditioning agent)
• Carbomer (thickening agent, used to stabilize the formula)
• Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster to maintain skin-friendly acidity)
• Disodium EDTA (stabilizes the formula and prevents ingredient degradation)

Apply a generous amount to cleansed skin in the evening. Gently massage into the face and neck using upward motions until fully absorbed. Allow the rich formula to work overnight to deeply hydrate and restore your skin.

• Does this cream improve skin elasticity?
  Yes, the Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid work synergistically to stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin firmness.
• Will it help prevent future dark spots?
  Absolutely. Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin inhibit melanin production, helping to prevent new pigmentation from forming.
• Can it reduce dullness overnight?
  The antioxidants work as you sleep to combat free radicals, resulting in a fresher, more radiant look by morning.
• How does this address environmental damage?
  Green Tea Extract and Ferulic Acid neutralize environmental stressors, reducing long-term damage to the skin.
• Is this cream hydrating?
  Yes, Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin provide lasting hydration, making the skin feel plump and smooth.