Collection: Ingredients
Maris Sal (Dead Sea minerals)
Thanks to more than 15,000 years of progressive evaporation in a basin that is the furthest below sea-level of any place on earth, Dead Sea minerals are the most concentrated natural form on earth. Awakening isolates two particular minerals out of a basis of more than 120: Potassium, a natural topical skin hydrator, and Magnesium, a natural topical anti-allergen for skin.
Magnesium
Magnesium is the 9th most common element in the universe, and it makes up approximately two percent of the Earth's crust. It is the 3rd most common element found in seawater. Magnesium ions are essential for the function of the cells of all known living organisms, and are present in over 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. Magnesium is a fundamental component of the human diet, and a deficiency in magnesium is connected to many diseases. Magnesium is therefore a building block of human life. As such, its efficacy as a skin care ingredient is unparalleled. It penetrates below the surface of the skin, assisting in regeneration and healing of damaged skin cells. It is also a natural anti-allergen that supports healthy skin against allergic skin rashes.
Potassium
Potassium is an alkali metal found in seawater and certain minerals. It is another of the building blocks of human life. Potassium is an important component of neural function, and plays a major role in muscle contractions. Potassium is also responsible for the regulation of "osmotic pressure" in the human body. Essentially, this means that it maintains the body's fluids in the proper state of concentration. Potassium's role as a hydrator is what makes it so incredibly valuable as an ingredient in skin care products. There is simply nothing else in the world that can promote the moisturizing of your skin like potassium.
Rose Hip Fruit Oil
A healing herb that promotes tissue regeneration. Especially effective as an anti-wrinkle therapy.
Jojoba Seed Oil
A soothing, softening herb used externally for dry skin and hair, psoriasis, acne and sunburn.
Myrrh
AKA "Balm of Gilead" (the ancient, Biblical medicinal perfume). A pungent, astringent, aromatic herb that stimulates skin. Also an excellent antiseptic. Myrrh encourages healing.
Cinnamon Bark Oil
An excellent topical astringent for skin to address itchiness.
Ginger Root Oil
A superior soothing agent for irritated skin. Also works as an astringent.
Isopropyl Palmitate
A naturally-derived agent to make skin soft and supple; an emollient.
Sunflower Seed Oil
A nutritious herb that soothes irritated tissues. Used as a base for creams intended to address muscular aches.
Avocado Oil
A precious natural oil expressed from the fruit of the avocado tree that is well-suited for "intensive care" situations. It is one of the few vegetable oils that contains protein.
Peppermint Oil
A strongly aromatic, bitter, decongestant herb that relieves spasms and skin irritations, and which has antiseptic, mildly anesthetic effects.
Lemongrass Oil
A strongly aromatic herb that defuses odor.
Daphne Flower Oil
A sweet, citrus-like aromatic oil that defuses odor.
Lecithin
A vegetable-based emollient, emulsifying agent and source of protein.
Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)
Naturally occurring compound found in vegetable oils. A natural antioxidant that also guards against rancidity in oil.
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
A jello-like, sometimes pulpy extract with excellent hydrating, softening and soothing properties.
Lavender Oil
An aromatic, tonic herb noted for its sweet scent and soothing qualities for skin. Relieves muscular pain, neuralgia, and skin irritations.
Rosemary Leaf Oil
An aromatic, restorative herb used externally to improve skin and hair quality and to soothe irritations and wounds.
Lemon Peel Oil
Obtained from the fresh peel to provide characteristics of a fresh, fruity, refreshingly clean fragrance which also brightens skin tone.