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Key Active Benefits
Environmental aggressors, stress and exposure to harsh chemicals can significantly disturb the skin microbiome causing inflammation, irritation and redness, which accelerate cellular ageing.
We use a synergistic blend of powerful NZ actives. Red Algae, Mamaku, Mãnuka Honey and Kawakawa are extracted via a sophisticated, chemical-free process that permits full potency and activity. When blended, all come together to create a highly anti-inflammatory tool in soothing, calming and healing the skin.
MAMAKU
A key cause of irritation is dehydration. Mamaku has an outstanding ability to rapidly hydrate and hold moisture in the skin. It also possesses outstanding antioxidant and antipollution properties.
RED ALGAE
Native New Zealand Red Algae extract down-regulates inflammatory activity, calming and de-reddening the skin.
KAWAKAWA
Commonly used by Mãori in Rongoa [traditional healing]. High concentrations of bioactive compounds diayangambin, elemicin and myristicin possess high levels of anti- inflammatory activity, while vitexin glucoside and elemicin possess antimicrobial activity.
MEDICAL-GRADE MÃNUKA HONEY
Highly valued for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which accelerate natural wound repair to provide outstanding healing properties. Mãnuka honey also works as a humectant, drawing vital moisture into the skin to nourish and restore, and helps balance skin pH levels.
VITAMIN B5
Binds to and holds water in the skin, leaving it nourished, soft and supple. It possesses anti- inflammatory properties, stimulates wound healing and restores the function of the skin barrier.
Tips + Multifunctional Use
SANS PRO-FACIAL: [01] Superdose Luminosity Masque - 5mins [02] Superdose Sleep Infusion Masque - overnight
When combined, this powerful duo delivers professional-only results. The role of Superdose Luminosity Masque is to resurface and remove dead skin cells to allow for better penetration of actives. It also corrects the skin’s microbiome and pH for healthier functioning skin. Superdose Sleep Infusion Masque delivers an intensive hit of nourishment, anti-inflammatory activity and healing.
Preventative Program: 1-2 twice a week [normal – dry, wants to maintain healthy resilient skin].
Repair + Recovery Program: Apply daily before bed. In extreme cases, apply in the morning also [highly sensitised, redness, rashes, bumps, itchy, tightness, dehydration].
Ingredients
WITHOUT: Animal testing, artificial fragrances, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, parabens, PEGs, phthalates or artificial colours.
Safe for use during pregnancy.
See individual product pages for full ingredients lists.
Ingredients:
Formulation Transparency
[multi functionality]
Our scientists believe there is no hierarchy when it comes to the skin on your face versus the skin on your body—it all requires the same calibre of ingredients and care.
We believe it is better to have fewer items in your bathroom that are used more frequently, ensuring potency and freshness. This approach reduces clutter while also being kinder on the wallet.
[testing + animal safety]
Sans [ceuticals] products and formulations are not tested on animals. Prototypes are rigorously tested on an array of cosmetologists, therapists, beauticians, and people in Lucy’s life, until the perfect formulation is created. ACTIVATOR 7 BODY HAIR + FACE OIL is 100% vegan.
[preservative systems]
After exhaustive research into the safest preservative systems available today, Sans [ceuticals] chose the following:
Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol
An Ecocert approved, multi-use, broad spectrum preservative system that is a synergistic blend of organic acid and alcohol. Meets COSMOS standards and is NATRUE Certified—NATRUE is a non-profit organisation that provides certification guaranteeing the ingredient is genuinely natural. NATRUE also guarantees the ingredient is Soil Association approved and not tested on animals.
Rosmarinus Officinalis [Rosemary] Leaf Extract
This powerful herb has superior antioxidant strength, making it a favourite in the preservation of food and cosmetics. Rosemary extract is used to slow microbial growth on food and prevents oxidation of oils in skin care formulations.
Potassium Sorbate
Discovered by the French in the 1850s and derived from the berries of the mountain ash tree, potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is primarily used as a food preservative to inhibit moulds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats and apple cider.
[natural fragrance]
Our fragrance [fragrance is a term required by EU regulations] is 100 percent natural and extracted using CO2 supercritical extraction. This is one of the cleanest and purest ways of obtaining extracts and actives from ingredients and eliminates the need for potentially harmful solvents such as hexane, often used in the manufacture of ‘absolute' and 'fragrance oils’. This method also produces a more alive, rich and spirited aroma.
[beyond organic]
Potency, purity and origin of source are key to our formulations. At Sans [ceuticals], understanding the methods and practices of our suppliers is more important than a certified stamp [which can ultimately represent as little as 5 percent in a formulation]. Instead, using sound, clean science, we take highly active technologies and suspend them in a foundation of pure, natural and safe ingredients to ensure our products activate and optimise cellular health. We believe being organic is simply not enough—a pure + active approach is the future of modern skincare.