Our formulation here is for a night cream and uses peptides as hero ingredients, along with rosehip and evening primrose oils, to help replenish the skin while you rest and promote nourished, healthy-looking skin. In the pandemic years in which we wore less makeup, consumers shifted their attention away from desiring to look and feel young to wanting to look and feel healthy. This encouraged cosmetic companies to promote healthy ageing and focus on products that impart, for example, radiance, a healthy glow and freshness to the skin.

Many changes occur as we age; processes such as cell turnover and desquamation slow down and continue their gradual decline. The production of collagen is reduced and eventually the epidermis begins to thin. Degradation processes cause a further decline in the production of collagen and elastin. Hyaluronic acid and lipid production is also reduced. To make a face cream, you need the cosmetic formulation skills to make an emulsion, but our step-by-step instructions guide you easily through the process. What happens to skin as we age?

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Yeast isolates have been known to be used for their anti-irritant properties and have also been shown to increase intracellular respiration and improve intracellular metabolism. FSS Hexapeptide 1 (see our list of suggested suppliers below) is used in natural skincare products and is a peptide that has a six amino acid sequence. These types of peptides are used to improve skin hydration, stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis and to reduce the visible signs of wrinkles, dark spots and eye puffiness. Take a sample of the cream and test the pH, we are aiming for a pH of 5 to 5.5. If it is any more or any less, adjust accordingly. In a separate beaker, weigh out C1, add C2 and mix using a glass rod and then add C3 and mix again using glass rod. Set beaker to one side. Botanica Anti-ageing cream contains the natural active ingredient fagus sylavatica which comprises flavonoids, hormones and peptides If you would like to find out more about peptides, their structure, and use in cosmetics, see The formulator’s guide to natural peptides.

Cattle: Sore feet, (dilute 80 parts water to one part wash 80:1) to treat digital dermatitis and as a preventative. When the cows are in the milking parlour the Cleaning Wash can be diluted 20:1 and sprayed directly onto the foot, then apply the herbal cream. Use to prevent itching and scratching on the body. Use to aid in the treatment of Sunburn/ Teat Dip (dilute 40:1) and Ringworm. As a result, structural changes like sagging and wrinkles become more visible and can sometimes cause the skin to look worn out. Our aim when creating skincare products is to make us feel and look more confident, healthy and happy with ourselves regardless of our age. Why use peptides in skincare?Water, Containing Extracts Of Fagus Silvatica, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Light Liquid Paraffin, Peg-100 Stearate, Jojoba Oil, Perfume, Talc, Xanthan Gum, Turmeric Oleoresin, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene When phase B has melted and phase A is an equal temperature, pour the beaker of phase B, the oils and emulsifier, in the water phase A. Keep the beaker in the water bath for one minute while mixing using a hand-held manual whisk. Take the beaker out and continue mixing. Then place the beaker in some cold water and continue mixing with a hand whisk. This may take some time to blend and emulsify, but you will get there. Alternatively, if you have access to a high–shear mixer, you can place the beaker under high shear for 30 seconds. Instructions : Shake well. Dilute two capfuls of Botanica Cleansing Wash in approximately a litre of warm water. Bathe the area with a cloth or sponge. Avoid rinsing off, instead let it soak in for a few minutes, and towel dry the area. It can be used on broken skin and insect bites. After using the Botanica Cleansing Wash, apply the Botanica Herbal cream twice daily. There are a plethora of ingredients that work excellently in products aimed at enhancing the appearance of the skin, however peptides are widely recognised as some of the best ingredients to formulate healthy-ageing skincare products with.