Cha-Chi Moisture Crème

This light yet unctuous day cream glides on like a dream... rich in hyaluronic acid and infused with handcrafted chamomile and chickweed (cha-chi!) oils to make your skin dewy and silky soft throughout the day.

Directions:

Apply to face and neck after cleaning, for optimum results use after applying Harriet Botanicals HaHcB3 serum. For topical use only.

Plants are Powerful! - Patch testing is recommended when incorporating a new product into your skincare regime & is an easy way to determine if you have a negative reaction to a new product. Apply a small amount of the product to clean skin on upper forearm & allow to dry, check for any redness, burning, itching, or irritation after 24 hours. If irritation occurs, do not use the product.

Storage:

Store below 24˚C. Use within 12 months.

Ingredients:

Aqua, glycerin*, hyularonic acid, shea butter*, eulisfier O*, Stellaria media (Chickweed oil)**, Matricaria recutita (chamomile oil)*, Steric acid, Alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E)*, Geoguard 221. Essential oils: Cedrus atlantica (Cedarwood)*, Daucus carota sativa (carrot seeds oil)* Lavandula angustifolis (lavender)*, Matricaria recutita (German chamomile)*, Boswellia serrata (Frankincense)*, Pelargonium graveolens (geranium)*

The Active Ingredients

The Botanicals:

Each of these handcrafted botanical oils are individually infused in sweet almond oil to extract the active botanical constituents from the plant.

Chickweed

The Stellaria media (chickweed) I use in is sustainably wildcrafted and gathered just as its about to flower, when it contains the highest botanical properties.  It is rich in flavonoids which stimulate circulation, are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Linolenic acid and octadecatetraenoic acid have been shown to be useful in dry skin conditions such as eczema.

Chamomile

Matricari recutita (Chamomile) is renowned for its soothing and calming properties.  It can stimulate regeneration of the skin cells and is excellent for healing damaged skin.  It is ideal for sensitive skin and is beneficial at reducing redness, rosacea, acne and soothes sunburn with its cooling anti-inflammatory properties. It’s rich in flavonoids, which protects from cellular damage, coumarins, a potent antioxidant), and essential oils providing the anti-inflammatory and healing benefits.

The Oils:

A selection of oils are combined into the creme, each selected for their beneficial properties.

Shea butter has luxurious moisturising, healing properties and has shown to have some natural sun protecting properties, however it does not contain any SPF factor and not suitable as a sunscreen.

Sweet almond oil is used in the extraction process of both the chamomile and chickweed botanical elements. Sweet Almond oil is beneficial in maintaining the skins elasticity and promotes a ‘youthful appearance’.  It is rich in β-sitosterol, squalene, α-tocopherol which protect healthy cells from free radical damage. It is also a good source of the trace mineral manganese which activates enzymatic energy production in the skin as well as suppressing the signs of aging, irritation, and blemishes. 

The Oils:

A selection of oils are combined into the balm, each selected for their beneficial properties.

Shea butter has luxurious moisturising, healing properties and has shown to have some natural sun protecting properties, however it does not contain any SPF factor and not suitable as a sunscreen.

Sweet almond oil maintains the skins elasticity and promotes a ‘youthful appearance’.  It is rich in β-sitosterol, squalene, α-tocopherol which protect healthy cells from free radical damage. It is also a good source of the trace mineral manganese which activates enzymatic energy production in the skin as well as suppressing the signs of aging, irritation, and blemishes. 

Avocado oil glides on the skin and has anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties and is a good after sun treatment.

Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCT’s) and is concentrated in lauric acid, with antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, showing promising results in acne prone skin.  It improves the skins barrier function and has a rich moisturising effect.

Emu Oil is rich in omega 3, 6 & 9 and vitamins A, E, D & K2 these fatty acids inhibit inflammation and penetrates the skin rapidly.  It is made up of both long chain and short chain fatty acids, which promote rapid cell repair and is great for dry, mature skin (not suitable for vegetarians of vegans).

The Essential Oils: Lavandula angustifolis (lavender)*, Matricaria recutita (German chamomile)*, Boswellia serrata (Frankincense)*, Pelargonium graveolens (geranium)*

Cedarwood*

Cedrus atlantica is a yellowish oil with an interesting aroma, described as strongly aromatic with a deep woody undertone with the ability to balance oil production.

Carrot seed oil*

Daucus carota sativa is rich in vitamin A and β-carotene and possesses powerful depurative properties. Great for treating dry skin conditions such as eczema & psoriasis. it’s also excellent and regenerating healthy skin cells and vitalises the hypodermis making it a fabulous treatment for mature skin. It transforms the complexion and has been described as one of the best essential oils for revitalizing dull, tired lifeless skin due to the effects of environmental stresses.

Frankincense*

Frankincense has a fresh lemony tone.  It is highly valued as a cosmetic ingredient and has played an important role throughout history in Ancient Egypt, Persia and cherished by the Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilisations for religious ceremony and in beauty preparations.  In skincare it is beneficial for dry mature skin as it has the power to reduce the signs of aging. Frankincense has properties that protects the skins cells and heal damage.

 Geranium*

Geranium was used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans for its exquisite fragrance and healing properties.  It has a cooling, moist energy that clears heat and strengthen the flow of Qi, calming, soothing irritation of the mind and body.  It balances and harmonises the skins oil production making it suitable for oily, dry or combination skin.

Lavender*

The healing power of lavender is well documented.  It is a potent antioxidant that can help prevent wrinkles.  Lavender gently moisturises, cleanses, and detoxifies the skin, it is beneficial in reducing inflammation, including acne, dermatitis.  It has a cooling energy calming the mind and spirit as well as the skin.