Because of these awesome properties green tea is a great choice for anti-aging and also for skin diseases including rosacea, acne and atopic dermatitis Centella Asiatica also often shows up in products that try to treat cellulite or striae. Of course, it cannot make a miracle but it might have some effect via regulating microcirculation and normalizing the metabolism in the cells of connective tissues. Recently science has taken an interest in Gotu Kola as well and it turns out it really has many active compounds with several benefits. Just for hard-core geeks, the main biologically active compounds are pentacyclic triterpenoid saponins called asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic and madecassic acid (also called centellosides). Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules. The salt form of one of the main anti-inflammatory ingredients in the licorice plant, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate. It’s a yellowish powder with a nice sweet smell.

Texture: This is watery! It totally runs down my hand and does not hold its shape. It does have ‘bits’ (see the picture below) in it, but these are probably the extracts/fermented green tea and you don’t feel them as they’re so tiny. A lightweight texture that doesn’t really linger onto the skin and pretty much absorbs / disappears. Hence why I don’t think this would suit dry skins as it may feel like it dries out the skin even more. Oily skins would appreciate the light-weightiness of this. However, of course dry skins could use this and layer up with a moisturising serum/ cream as well But I do feel like also judging from the ingredients that this is aimed towards those with oily skins. Recently science has taken an interest in Gotu Kola as well and it turns out it really has many active compounds with several benefits. One of the main reasons it became my staple is because it’s alcohol-free. The brand Isntree is known for its ‘clean’ products and this toner didn’t disappoint. Ingredients: My allergy was gone, and so was my lingering fatigue and nausea from my viral fever the month ahead.

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Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue. A sugar-rich plant extract that is a great skin moisturizer and has also promising anti-inflammatory and photoprotective properties. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

below 50k, around 10k Da version: there is a Japanese version trade namedHyalo-Oligo that has only a 10k molecular weight and is claimed to penetrate the skin very well, have a unique touch and give deep and long-lasting moisturization. Based on the Evonik-research and the natural role of LMW-HA in the body working as a pro-inflammatory signal molecule, this ultra-lowmolecular weight version is a controversial ingredient. A toner can even remove cleanser residue that doesn’t get rinsed off completely. It refreshes your skin and helps to prep your skin for the next steps in your skincare routine. Toners Can Be Skincare TreatmentsWhat I really love about Isntree products are their – dare I use that word? –“clean” product formulations: the Isntree Green Tea Toner is free from any alcohol or fragrance, and contains a number of great plant-derived ingredients, from soothing blueberry extract to skincare superstar centella asiatica extract, and my beloved, skin-brightening licorice root extract. And, of course, the high concentration of green tea extract, which is known to be an antioxidant powerhouse, is amazing! Green tea has been used to soothe and soften skin in many Asian countries for a long time, and it is rare to find such a pure, high concentration of it in a skincare product. NOTE: A lot more info about the products and the ingredients and how they work is in the Youtube video below.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid. Now I need to test this toner as I have sensitive skin which is prone to redness. They also have an Aloe Soothing and a Sensitive Balancing Thermal Toner. Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties. This list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list.

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I have to say that I am using this for the past 2 years. Every single days. Not a day without as my skin looks better and helps a.lot with appearance of pores. Plus Green tea is one of the best antioxidants and this product is genuine.