DIY Cosmetics LLC

Botanicomp-Antiox
Ingredients:Water, glycerine, alcohol and extracts of green tea, ginseng, olive leaf and grapeseed. (Aqua, glycerol, alcohol and extracts of camellia sinensis, panax ginseng,olea europaea leaf and vitus viniferia seed)

Usage Rate: 0.4-2%

A potent water soluble blend of anti-oxidants that may easily be incorporated into creams, lotions, sunscreens and gels.

Olive Leaf
 A natural anti-microbial derived from leaves of the olive tree. It is a source of almost 100 phytochemicals and essential nutrients for all anti-aging regimes. Perfect for creams and hair care products. Olive leaf extracts can have a number of applications in cosmetics. they can be incorporated into a formulation for skin damage either by UV radiation or for assisting with wound healing. This activity is explained by the presence of flavonoids and oleanolic acid, which stimulate the components of the connective tissue and regularize the tissue - thereby boosting the health of the skin. The secoiridoid derivatives (oleuropeoside) in olive leaves are responsible for the vaso-dilating and relaxing properties of their extracts. In cosmetics this property may be used in rubefacient preparations and products for sport. Unlike Capsicum, which acts through direct stimulation of the nerve ends, olive leaf extracts act directly on the muscle, which then causes an increase in the blood irrigation.

Green Tea

 Used internationally in Cosmetics, as it is a rich source of anti oxidants, such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Green tea extract is hailed in the Natural Skin Care Industry. Green tea extract is said to help repair the effects of aging and environmental factors. The active constituents in green tea are the Catechin - Polyphenols. Green tea catechins are potent antioxidants. A key component in Green Tea (eppigallocatecin gallate) has been found to reduce some forms of human cancer induced by physical and environmental carcinogens. It has strong anti-oxidant properties and works at protection against tumor development by attaching and destroying free radicals. It may be as much as 200 times more effective at doing this than Vitamin E. When applied topically it can reduce swelling. We may surmise that his is a valuable addition to any skin preparation in protection the skin from environmental and sun damage

Panax Ginseng

Native to North-Eastern China, Russia, and Korea, Ginseng is the most famous of Chinese herbs and has been praised for its remarkable therapeutic benefits for about 7,000 years. It is a soothing substance known to reduce inflammation. Additionally it activates cell metabolism and prolongs the life of cells. It has been reputed to delay the signs of aging which makes it useful in anti-aging creams.

Grapeseed

This extract is derived from small seeds from grapes. Grape seed is rich in flavonoids.  Grape seed can be used to fight skin diseases sush as psoriasis and eczema. and contains compounds that stabilizs the collagen and elastin in the skin so that their chemical structure is not disrupted. Grape seed aids in maintaining skin elasticity and is used in may facial creams