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Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

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Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty trifecta. This golden oil goes on dry and works as a finishing oil to seal in your nighttime skincare. It contains three powerful beauty oils that increase collagen and soothe irritation. These oils boast unique fatty acids profiles, contain tons of nutrients and vitamins, and rejuvenate deeper layers of the skin.
Kat Burki Power Trio Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio radiance oil contains raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is Step No. 5 In The Kat Burki 5 Essential Steps For Healthy Skin. It still imparts impressive results when used alone.

What We Love About It

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil gets the job done with a combination of just three oils. There are no additives and it is not watered down. A little bit goes a long way.
Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is a combo of three oils including raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Oil is a combo of three oils including raspberry seed oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil uses Raspberry seed oil which is filled with skin nourishing, collagen-building nutrients. It is gentle yet effective in addressing many skin issues.

Kat Burki uses raspberry for collagen building

Kat Burki uses raspberry seed oil for collagen-building

Let’s take a look at the amazing properties of these three oils:

Ingredient Profile

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound


Red Raspberry Seed Oil

Red Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, improves elasticity, and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. It contains multiple vitamins and nutrients that are wonderful for the skin.

Raspberry Oil is rich in Ellagic acid, a wrinkle-reducing polyphenol compound

Raspberry

Red Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols. Phytosterols promote new collagen production.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in ellagic acid and has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen, reduce wrinkles as well as protect against Ultraviolet damage from the sun. [1] Ellagic acid is also a natural moisture sealant.

Red Raspberry seed oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, it reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin aging.

Red raspberry seed oil contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Raspberry Seed Oil contains Salicylic Acid to tackle adult acne and build collagen.

kukui Nut Oil

Aleurites moluccanus, also known as candlenut or kukui nut.

This oil can do something unusual: it can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. This is especially exciting since it also helps promote collagen production. The deeper the skin can make collagen, the firmer it looks.

It is a dry oil yet is highly emollient and creates a protective layer.

Rich in Omega-3s, it replenishes fleshly washed skin after the irritation of cleansers and makeup removers.

It contains skin-refining vitamins A, C, and E.  A and C can be harsh on the skin, but Kukui Nut has such great softening and buffering properties that it makes C and A accessible to those with sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema.

It reduces inflammation, treats wounds and burns, and soothes conditions like eczema.

tamanu oil

Tamanu Oil is called Green Gold because of its’ versatile skin and hair beauty uses. The oil comes from the Tamanu Tree found in Polynesia.

Tamanu

Tamanu

Tamanu oil is used for cosmetic and topical applications. It is primarily used where anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial. Tamanu Oil research supports using Tamanu Oil for the healing of burns, scars, and some skin diseases. [2]

Both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, Tamanu Oil is used for skin conditions such as:

  • acne scars
  • burns
  • eczema
  • psoriasis
  • flaky, scaly or dry skin.

Tamanu Oilhas a unique fatty acid profile. It has an unusual fatty acid called calophyllic acid. There are few studies on Calophyllum (calophyllic acid). But studies do exist, and there are enough to give credence to the skin healing ability of Tamanu Oil. Various studies verified the wound healing, safety, and antibacterial properties of Calophyllum [3,4]. This supports the anecdotal reports of the skin improvement seen with the traditional use of Tamanu Oil for at least scars, burns, and stretch marks.

Tamanu Oil comes from the nuts of the Tamanu Tree

Tamanu Oil comes from the nuts of the Tamanu Tree

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

The Experience

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is not watery but not thick. It is more of a dry oil feel.

It spreads well and leaves skin with a non-sticky, non-greasy glow. Seals in skincare products without pilling.

It only takes a few drops to cover the face, throat, and upper decolletage.

I can smell the Kukui nut but it dissipates after a few minutes. Once it dries down it doesn’t stain my pillowcase.

My skin is softer and seems clearer and more refined in the morning after use. The tone on my neck looks better. It locks in moisture even on moisture-robbing hot nights with air conditioning.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil at KatBurki.com

The Raspberry Seed oil in Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty powerhouse

The Raspberry Seed oil in Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is a beauty powerhouse

Style Chicks answers your Kat Burki questions

Style Chicks answers your Kat Burki questions

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

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References

  1. Bae JY, Choi JS, Kang SW, Lee YJ, Park J, Kang YH. Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(8):e182-e190. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.01044.x
  2. Warner, Kannan. (2010). Calophyllum inophyllum. Page 176
  3. L’guillier, Teddy et al. The Wound Healing and Antibacterial Activity of Five Ethnomedical Calophyllum inophyllum Oils: An Alternative Therapeutic Strategy to Treat Infected Wounds. one vol. 10,9 e0138602. 25 Sep. 2015, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0138602 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4583440/
  4. Warrier, Kannan. (2010). Calophyllum inophyllum. Pages 168-174.

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Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

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Camellia Japonica Oil Ingredient Spotlight on Authentic Tsubaki

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We are featuring one of our favorite skincare beauty secrets: Camellia Japonica Oil. Learn about this prized ancient beauty secret weapon for lush, sleek hair and dewy, youthful skin.

Camellia Japonica Oil is also known as Japanese Camellia, common camellia, or Tsubaki Camellia. Tsubaki Camellia is the authentic Japanese Camellia seen in skincare ranges of brands such as Tatcha, Shiseido, and SK-II.

Camellia Japonica Oil is originally known as a prized, ancient Japanese beauty secret.  In writings and texts about traditional use, Camellia Japonica Oil is often referred to as Tsubaki. Geishas used Tsubaki Camellia to get silky, shiny hair and luminous, youthful, soft skin.

Camellia Japonica oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of this lovely bloom.  Camellia Japonica Oil is effective at transdermal collagen and elastin delivery.

Why We Love Camellia Japonica Oil

All camellia oil variants help skin, but Camilla Japonica oil is the real deal.

An excellent antioxidant and moisturizer, Camellia Japonica oil is rich in oleic acid, better known as Omega 9.  Omega 9 helps the skin retain hydration.

Camellia japonica oil also contains polyphenols, vitamins A, D, C, and E.

This non-comedogenic oil promotes skin elasticity.[1]

This variant of Camellia oil is the most effective at transdermal collagen and elastin delivery. Choose cold-pressed whenever possible.

Camellia Japonica is a pale golden lightweight oil.  It is similar to a hemi-squalene in its’ consistency. Because it feels light, it is easy to over-apply.

TIP: Only use a few drops and warm it in your hands before application. Pat, don’t rub onto skin.

It is a non-greasy and an excellent moisturizer but less is more when using authentic Japanese Camellia.

Tsubaki Camellia works wonders on dry, flat, dull hair. The fatty acids quickly absorb into the hair.

One bottle should last for quite some time. It only takes a few drops.

Locating Authentic Tsubaki

Authentic Camellia Japonica oil is elusive to procure but worth the effort. There are three kinds of camellia oil. All three benefit the skin, but authentic Tsubaki will only appear on the product ingredient label as Tsubaki or Tsubaki Camellia but more often as Camellia Japonica Oil or Japanese Camellia.

The following are skin-enhancing Camellia Oils, but not the authentic Tsubaki you want for the most skin benefits:

  • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil smooths rough skin patches and repairs the skin barrier. It also smoothes hair in a conditioner or leave-in serum.
  • Camelia Sinensis is the leaves of green and white tea. It is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant with EGCG. EGCG enables the production of new cells in the epidermis [2].  Impressive, but not the collagen and elastin production powerhouse of genuine Camellia Japonica Oil.

Once you have procured authentic Tsubaki, here is how to use it on skin and hair:

How to Use Camellia Japonica Oil on the Hair

A wood comb helps distribute the oil without snagging hair

A wood comb helps distribute the Tsubaki oil without snagging hair

Tsubaki can be applied to wet or dry hair to serve as a conditioning treatment or styling agent. It is traditionally distributed through the hair with a Tsuge wooden comb. As seen in the photo, there are no sharp edges that can snag or damage the hair. The Tsubaki oil also conditions the wood, giving it a beautiful luster and depth to the grain.

Camellia Japonica Oil Leave-In Hair Treatment

For leave-in hair treatments, apply the oil to wet hair after washing. Allow hair to dry wrapped in a towel or air dry as much as possible. Comb after drying to distribute the oil.

Tsubaki Camellia for Hair Shine and Finishing

Tsubaki Camellia can be used on dry hair as a finishing treatment. It creates a lovely high sheen.

Our best tip for finishing hair with Tsubaki is to start with the least amount of oil you can dispense from the bottle.

Dispense just a few drops, even for long hair. Always warm Japanese Camellia Japonica oil between the palms. Spread on dry hair using the palm of the hands. Comb through with a Tsuge wooden comb if possible. Concentrate on the dry ends of the hair, and the comb will transfer the oils to the rest of the hair to evenly distribute.

Comb it through, and only add more Tsubaki as needed. Very little Camellia Japonica oil goes a long way.  A dropper full is way too much. Practice plenty and count how many drops you dispense to hone your ideal amount for the next use.

Tsubaki creates a lovely healthy sheen to the hair while providing conditioning benefits.

How to Use Camellia Japonica on the Skin

Care of the skin was a ritual with this ancient beauty secret: none of the rubbing, scrubbing, or squeezing we tend to subject our skin to today. The skin was treated like an inherited gift that required the investment of time and effort to care for the skin, especially on face, throat, décolletage and hands.

Camellia japonica is a highly moisturizing and anti-aging skincare oil

Camellia japonica oil is a highly moisturizing and anti-aging skincare oil

Camellia oil absorbs very quickly. It permeates deep into lower layers of skin, promoting cell growth, and giving skin support and flexibility.

HOW TO APPLY CAMELLIA JAPONICA OIL TO SKIN

  1. Dispense a few drops of oil, rub your palms together.
  2. PAT the oil over your face and neck, don’t rub!
  3. Spread the oil in small circular motions in a gentle massage until it is absorbed.

It can be applied directly to a pimple, wrinkles, and crow’s feet.  Camellia Japonica Oil can be used to treat eczema and dry patches.

Rice Bran Oil and Tsubaki

These oils are both wonderful for hair and skin but they work better when not mixed together.  Apply Tsubaki first and allow it ample time to absorb. Follow with Rice Bran Oil if desired.

Camellia Japonica Fast Facts

Camellia Japonica

Camellia Japonica Oil is extracted from the seeds of this lovely bloom. Camellia Japonica means shiny green leaf, denoting its’ foliage.

Tsubaki is:

  • the authentic form of oil traditionally used as a beauty secret of Geishas.
  • suitable for hair and skin
  • anti-oxidant
  • moisturizing
  • rich in skin-hydrating fatty acid Omega 9
  • restores bounce and elasticity to the skin
  • contains polyphenols, Vitamins A, D, C, and E
  • non-comedogenic
  • promotes collagen and elastin production
  • non-greasy
  • fast-absorbing

References

  1. Jung, E. et al. Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function. Journal of ethnopharmacology 112.1, 127-131 (2007)
  2. Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, issue 1, pages 79-96

When Revivifying Ultimate Cream with Seanol

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When Revivifying Ultimate Cream with Seanol is a game-changing cream in the anti-aging arena.

A luxe, decadent anti-aging cream that contains a patented form of Brown Algae Extract called Seanol®.

Brown Algae contains polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins A, B, C, and E. An amazing antioxidant that reduces wrinkles and revives skin.

It leaves skin looking absolutely fantastic. We love to pair this cream with reVive dpl® IIa home light therapy treatments.

We like to warm this rich, thick cream between our fingers before application, Creme de la Mer style. It goes on smooth and dries down without being sticky. We love how supple skin feels after each use!

Take a peek at this rich, thick cream:

 

 

 

 

 

Retinol Alternative: Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream

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Retinol calls to me like a skincare siren. This gold standard skincare ingredient quells acne, age spots, and wrinkles. It leaves skin dewy, refined, refreshed, and younger. But before the dewy, youthy, fabulous skin phase, there’s the dreaded irritated skin phase. And for the sensitive-skinned amongst us, that phase is torture. Many can’t tolerate even buffered Retinols. What options are there for sensitive skins seeking serums? Meet Bakuchiol, a non-irritating, plant-based retinol alternative. It behaves like Retinol without the skin irritation.  An excellent implementation of Bakuchiol comes in 24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy. Check out the research behind these ingredients and our 24K Glow experience.
24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna's Alchemy

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy

Why 24K Glow Super Cream is Special

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna's Alchemy revitalizes and moisturizes the skin.

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy revitalizes and moisturizes the skin.

24K Glow Super Cream uses natural, effective ingredients that are gentle to the skin. It addresses acne, dark spots, and wrinkles.

24K Glow Super Cream combines two non-irritating skincare superstars: Bakuchiol and Astaxanthin. Together, they match retinol benefits and offer collagen AND elastin support.  24K Glow Super Cream has skin nourishing, hydrating, collagen-promoting yet gentle ingredients.

But every ingredient claims it is wonderful. What’s the proof?

Clinical Research

The skincare showdown: Bakuchiol vs Retinol

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a plant-based phenol that decreases wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Studies show that gentle, natural bakuchiol holds its’ own against Retinol.

“Our study demonstrates that bakuchiol is comparable with retinol in its ability to improve photoaging and is better tolerated than retinol.” [1]

One randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical study with 44 volunteers compared retinol and bakuchiol. There was no statistical difference between how each decreased wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. But the retinol users reported facial skin scaling and stinging. [2]

A second study confirmed the Retinol-like functionality of bakuchiol. It also documented the stimulation of collagen within the skin. Bakuchiol was used twice a day for 12 weeks. The result was a significant improvement in wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, and firmness without the retinol associated side effects. [3]

Bakuchiol inhibits melanin production on age spots and acne scars better than arbutin [4]. Bakuchiol also helps with acne.[5]

What makes Bakuchiol even better?
Pairing it with Astaxanthin.

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is an exceptional anti-oxidant.

Many topicals use a chemically synthesized Astaxanthin. But 24K Glow Super Cream uses natural Astaxanthin.  Natural Astaxanthin is derived from Haematococcus Pluvalis Extract, a freshwater species of algae. [6]

Anti-oxidants are important because oxidative stress causes dermal damage resulting in skin aging.

Natural aging and photoaging (UV light) produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS ages skin by causing an inflammatory response. [7] This degrades skin collagen and elastin.

Astaxanthin is especially effective at preventing ROS formations in the skin. [8]

Astaxanthin protects skin from the free radical damage that accelerates skin aging. It counteracts UV damage and improves elasticity via improved skin function. It promotes collagen production. [9]

Astaxanthin suppresses hyperpigmentation and photoaging. It also reduces wrinkle formation in several clinical studies [10].

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, more potent and stable than Vitamins C or E.
Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has plant-based Astaxanthin

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has plant-based Astaxanthin

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream also contains a host of natural but highly effective ingredients to counteract skin aging and support skin hydration. Let’s take a closer look at the other ingredients in this formulation:

the Supporting Ingredients

Olives are a natural Squalane source

Olives are a natural Squalane source

Squalane

Squalane comes from olives oil, rice, or sugar cane.

Rich in fatty acids, it contains all the restorative goodness of olive oil without the greasiness. Squalane mimics the skin’s natural sebum and makes the skin barrier smooth and soft.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is from palm kernel or coconut oil. It is a mix of fatty acids attached to glycerin. It is a natural skin replenishing emollient that creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to reduce moisture loss. [11]

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. It is a humectant that offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA. It is found naturally and ample supply in young skin, but depletes with age.

Sodium Hyaluronate has a lower molecular size than to other Hyaluronic Acids. This is good because it can absorb deeper into the skin and bring other actives along with it.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural vegetable-derived, non-toxic humectant that helps the skin to retain moisture. Glycerin fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.

Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a natural Vitamin E is from plant seeds. It is a skin-softening antioxidant that makes damaged skin (scars, sun-damaged) pliable.  Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Collagen is the scaffolding of skin. We lose it as we age. Less collagen means more sagging. Hydrolyzed Collagen is broken down into smaller pieces to penetrate the skin.

Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein

Royal Jelly is the gelatinous substance bees make to feed the queen bee. Royal Jelly is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant filled with skin-friendly nutrients. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles and enables skin repair. [12]  Royal Jelly can promote collagen production. [13]

Ingredient list for Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow

The ingredient list for Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce. It works with collagen to support and firm the skin.

What it Does Not Contain
  • No Parabens
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Gluten-free
  • Non-GMO
  • Cruelty-free
  • COSMOS Eco-Certificate
24K Glow Super Cream has a sleek, sealed product packaging with an enclosed pump top dispenser

24K Glow Super Cream has a sleek, sealed product packaging with an enclosed pump top dispenser

My Experience

24K Glow Super Cream is a sleek, sealed product with an enclosed pump top dispenser.

The cream itself is an apricot shade, but it doesn’t impart any actual tint to the skin. It is a creamy gel consistency.

The texture is not at all gritty like some Retinol prescription gels. It absorbs and spreads easily without tugging the skin. It dries down within a minute. I give an extra minute before sunscreen application but it is not tacky or gummy.

A light gel-like cream with a non-tacky finish

A light gel-like cream with a non-tacky finish

There is a pleasant almost sweet spicy scent that dissipates on the dry down.

The skin has a bit of a glow afterward but not greasy looking. My skin feels smooth and appears hydrated with or without additional moisturizer application.

24K Glow is a creamy gel consistency

24K Glow is a creamy gel consistency

RESULTS

I have used it twice a day for 11 days. And so far no dreadful skin peeling days that I can’t wear makeup on my skin. No days that my skin is so raw that my sunscreen stings. No skipping a topical treatment day because my skin is just too red and irritated. It is early but my skin looks more even and refined.

Notably, unlike by day ten of Retinol use, my skin is hydrated and smooth.

The Experiment

Structurally, bakuchiol is nothing like retinol. But…I still wondered if an excessive application would irritate my skin like retinol can. So I deliberately over-did it a few nights in a row to see what would happen.

I zealously applied it before bed expecting to wake up with a red face. Unlike Retinol, I did not wake up red and irritated, and my skin was not tight or itchy feeling. It looked smooth and hydrated, even without applying moisturizer. When I applied 24k Glow in the morning, it did not sting and my skin was not tight.

Contains Liposomal Astaxanthin

Contains Liposomal Astaxanthin

what We Love

Unlike Retinol, 24K Glow can be used on areas too sensitive for retinol. I can use it around my mouth, on the under-eye area, and on crow’s feet.

And while Retinol shouldn’t be worn during the day, this bakuchiol-based product is safe to use both day and night.

Studies show bakuchiol results are seen in 12 weeks. So far, so good!

Apply Morganna's 24K Glow morning and evening

Apply morning and evening

Where to Buy It

Find 24K Glow Super Cream at https://www.morgannasalchemy.com/product/24k-glow

24K Glow with Liposomal Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol

24K Glow with Liposomal Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Morganna’s Alchemy

Morganna’s Alchemy

Have any comments or questions about 24K Glow Super Cream?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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references

  1. Dhaliwal, S.; Rybak, I.; Ellis, S.R.; Notay, M.; Trivedi, M.; Burney, W.; Vaughn, A.R.; Nguyen, M.; Reiter, P. (February 2019). “Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing”. British Journal of Dermatology. 180 (2): 289-296. doi:10.1111/bjd.16918. ISSN 0007-0963. PMID 29947134.
  2. Ibid
  3. Chaudhuri RK, Bojanowski K. Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014 Jun;36(3):221-30. doi: 10.1111/ics.12117. Epub 2014 Mar 6. PMID: 24471735.
  4. Ohno O, Watabe T, Nakamura K, Kawagoshi M, Uotsu N, Chiba T, Yamada M, Yamaguchi K, Yamada K, Miyamoto K, Uemura D. Inhibitory effects of bakuchiol, bavachin, and isobavachalcone isolated from Piper longum on melanin production in B16 mouse melanoma cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(7):1504-6. doi: 10.1271/bbb.100221. Epub 2010 Jul 7. PMID: 20622433.
  5. Chaudhuri, Ratan & Marchio, Francois. (2011). Bakuchiol in the management of acne-affected Skin. Cosmet. Toilet.. 126. 502-510.
  6. Davinelli S, Nielsen ME, Scapagnini G. Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients. 2018 Apr 22;10(4):522. doi: 10.3390/nu10040522. PMID: 29690549; PMCID: PMC5946307.
  7. Nishida, Y. and E. Yamashita. “Quenching Activities of Common Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Antioxidants against Singlet Oxygen Using Chemiluminescence Detection System.” (2007).
  8. Camera E., Mastrofrancesco A., Fabbri C., Daubrawa F., Picardo M., Sies H., Stahl W. Astaxanthin, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene differently affect UVA-induced oxidative damage and expression of oxidative stress-responsive enzymes. Exp. Dermatol. 2009;18:222-231. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2008.00790.x.
  9. Ibid
  10. Tominaga K., Hongo N., Karato M., Yamashita E. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. Acta Biochim. Pol. 2012;59:43-47.
  11. Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. “Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata.” Arch Dermatol. 1998;134(11):1349-1352. doi:10.1001/archderm.134.11.134
  12. Park HM, Hwang E, Lee KG, Han SM, Cho Y, Kim SY. Royal jelly protects against ultraviolet B-induced photoaging in human skin fibroblasts via enhancing collagen production. J Med Food. 2011;14(9):899-906. doi:10.1089/jmf.2010.1363
  13. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463

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Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

Our opinions are 100% our own.

Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment Hair Mask

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Frizzy, dry hair just needs to be loved.  Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment Hair Mask delivers a natural, vegan-friendly formula that delivers deep hydration even to hair that seems past salvation.  It is ideal for porous hair, protein sensitive hair, curlies, and those with sensitivities.
Noughty To The Rescue

Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment

Introducing Noughty

Noughty is a natural hair care line from the United Kingdom. Noughty’s innovative team includes a botanist specializing in the chemistry of plants and their sustainability.

The Noughty brand contains several lines geared towards specific hair care needs. Its’ award-winning formulas contain natural oils to restore damaged hair. Once the hair becomes very damaged, it often loses its ability to retain moisture. Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment has moisturizing ingredients plus humectants to help hair lock in moisture.

Part of the Noughty To The Rescue haircare range

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Features

  • 97% Natural
  • Vegan
  • Cruelty-free
  • no parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, or silicones
  • Ideal for porous hair, protein sensitive hair, those with sensitivities
HIGH-PERFORMANCE VEGAN HAIRCARE DRIVEN BY SCIENCE

Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment

We took a good look at what exactly makes this hair fixing formulation work. It is packed with ingredients that restore lifeless hair while helping hair retain precious moisture. It’s clever formulation uses oils that tend to make my hair soft but leave a residue.  In this formulation, the oils wash away cleanly and my coarse, curly hair is shiny, hydrated, and soft.

Let’s take a look at this Noughty formulation:

Key Ingredients

Sweet Almond Oil fixes dry, brittle hair

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Extract

Better known as sweet almonds. Sweet Almond Oil is hair reparative and softening.

It has amino acids and proteins to strengthen the hair strand and smooth the appearance of the hair cuticle. Very helpful in restoring the appearance of health on damaged hair.

Sweet Almond Oil is a light oil, ideal for very stressed or very fine texture hair. almond oil contains proteins and vitamins A, B, D, and E. It adds shine to fine, lackluster, and dull hair.

Shea butter definition at StyleChicks.com Defining Beauty Glossary

Shea Butter

Butyros-permum Parkii

Butyros-permum Parkii is Shea Butter.

Derived from the Shea nut, this emollient is packed with vitamins and softens the hair.

The direct application of Shea Butter can leave hair dull and greasy. But within a formulation, it washes away clean and leaves hair smooth.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil’s moisturizing properties are well-known. Coconut Oil penetrates deeper than other oils.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, it lends a softness to roughed-up hair.

Coconut Oil can be especially helpful to coarse and curly hair because coconut oil helps hair retain both protein and moisture. It also leaves hair with a nice slip.

Direct Coconut Oil application is messy and difficult to wash clean. In this formulation there is all the coconut benefit but it rinses out clean!

Limnanthes Alba

Meadowfoam

Limnanthes Alba is Meadowfoam Seed Oil derived from Meadowfoam flowers.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is high in fatty acids. It is highly emollient and can lock moisture into the hair.

Limnanthes Alba is particularly useful on frizzy hair and dry, colored hair to help it stay hydrated.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Argan Oil is popular in hair care.

Argan

Argan Oil keeps hair hydrated while also smoothing hair.

It promotes elasticity which reduces hair breakage. If you hair hair breakage or want to grow longer hair, Argan Oil is quite helpful.

Argan oil massaged into the scalp aids in stimulating hair growth. It softens hair length but its’ best use is the repair of damaged follicles.

Sunflower

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract

Sunflower Seed Extract is hydrating, nourishing, and a supporting carrier base oil. Rich in Vitamin E, it retains moisture in the hair. Frizzy hair is naturally more dry and brittle. Sunflower oil retains moisture in brittle hair, thereby reducing hair breakage.

Avena Strigosa Seed Extract

Black oat extract is rich in amino acids. It helps even brittle, dry hair retain moisture. It also imparts a healthy-looking natural gloss.

Behentrimonium Chloride

This one sounds like a chemical, but it is a conditioning agent obtained from the oil of field mustard seeds (oilseed turnip).

This plant-based agent detangles the hair and reduces static while softening and strengthening the hair. [1] It penetrates the hair shaft so it is a potent conditioner.

Lecithin

Lecithin is a fat found in plants like soybeans. It enhances the hair’s natural barrier, smoothing each shaft to renew the outer layer of the hair. Damaged hair has a ragged cuticle, making hair look dull.

Noughty To The Rescue

Noughty To The Rescue

texture and Consistency

Noughty To The Rescue is a rich, creamy formulation. It is quite thick but easily melts between my palms and soaks into the hair. Even on long hair, a few tablespoons is more than enough to coat thick, curly hair.

Thick formulation for serious rescue potential

The scent is heady notes of argan with almond scent.

It is a ten-ounce tub.

Noughty To The Rescue Masque is a thick, rich, creamy formulation

Where to Buy It

Find the Noughty To the Rescue line at Ulta and noughtyhaircare.com

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Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment

Noughty To The Rescue Intensive Moisture Treatment

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REFERENCES

  1. Kortemeier, U., Langer, S., Schwab, P., Yang, B., Howe, A., & Facuri, S. (2013). Ingredients for ethnic hair care products: ethnic care. South African Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Review, 40(3), 18-22.

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