Ingredients
Complete Ingredient List: Deionised Water, Aloe Vera Distillate, Natural Glycerin (Plant Origin), Hemp Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Grape Seed Oil*, Jojoba Oil, C14-22 Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, A Chelating Agent, Glycerin, Essential Oils of Cypress*, Geranium, French Lavender*, Tea Tree*, Frankincense*.
*Plant Derived
These ingredients are FSSAI Certified, COSMOS Approved or USDA BioPreferred.
This cream is emulsified using Montanov L (C14-22 Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside) which is a green synthesis emulsifier with ECOCert approval. It is 100% of vegetable origin and GMO-free. Green synthesis means that it is made without solvents, is ethylene oxide-free, preservative-free and biodegradable.
This cream is preserved using Spectrastat G2 Natural, a 100% natural ECOCERT certified reservative, that includes glyceryl caprylate, a natural skin conditioning agent that also has antimicrobial properties, caprylhydroxamic acid, an organic amino acid derived from coconut, a chelating agent and glycerin.
Formulated without: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Light Paraffin, Dimethicone and other Silicones, Triglycerides, Propylene Glycol or 1,2-Propanediol, PEG Compounds, Synthetic Vitamin Extracts, Triethanolamine (TEA), Diethanolamine (DEA), Synthetic Colour, Synthetic Fragrance / Parfum, Harsh Preservatives like Parabens, Diazolidinyl Urea, DM DM Hydantoin, Phenoxyethanol.
There's nothing that is more off-putting than the heavy, greasy feel of some creams, especially when you have oily skin. It feels like you are adding another layer to an already existing one. Isn't it? So while formulating Oleum Cottage's Balancing and Firming Creme this was the top most on their mind. It is fortified with the goodness of geranium essential oil, which helps treat acne; cypress essential oil, which works as a natural astringent that helps tighten pores, and grape seed oil which contains 'polyphenols' that help fight premature ageing. But the ingredient that literally seals the deal is jojoba, which mind you, is an ester and not an oil. And its makeup is so similar to the sebum produced naturally by our skin, that our skin cannot tell the difference, ensuring that there is no build up or clogged pores. In fact, it dissolves the excess sebum, which your oily skin will be eternally grateful for.
Features:
- Nourishing facial cream with a lightweight and non-greasy texture
- Enriched with the goodness of geranium, cypress, grape seed and jojoba
- Helps in balancing oil on the skin and dissolves excess sebum
- Helps to curb acne breakouts caused due to clogged pores and excess oil
- Helps fight premature ageing, fine lines and wrinkles
- Has natural astringent properties that reduces the appearance of large pores
- Suitable for people above the age of 13 with oily, combination or normal skin
About the Brand:
From a small boutique store in Powai, Mumbai, Oleum Cottage started making fresh, artisanal, apothecary-style skincare and took it to their flagship store in Bandra, Mumbai. Over the past few years, OC has grown from five formulations to a robust bouquet of 29 formulations including face cleansers, tonics and creams; treatment oils and lotions; hair oils and serums, men's grooming, foot care and lip butters. Each formulation is freshly hand-blended using cold pressed vegetable oils, therapeutic grade essential oils and unrefined butters, from a carefully curated and meticulously researched list of over 80 rare ingredients from around the world; each one historically known for its therapeutic benefits. Blending cold-pressed oils, therapeutic essential oils and unrefined butters, all products by Oleum Cottage are hand-filled in glass bottles. Users who are environment-conscious are encouraged to deposit their empty jars at the brand cottage, so they can be sterilised and reused.