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Green Tea & Niacinamide Antioxidant Serum - Normal & Oily Skin

Name: Green Tea & Niacinamide Antioxidant Serum - Normal & Oily Skin
Brand: Boost My Eco
SKU: 4
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Antioxidants are the key to a healthy, antiaging skincare routine. They help protect and repair skin against all sorts of external damage, preventing premature ageing. Packed with Witch Hazel, Green Tea, & 2% Niacinamide, this naturally simple serum provides a high amount of oil-free hydration while simultaneously reducing the look of pores, balancing skin oil, & protecting skin, leaving you with a bright, healthy-looking complexion.

This product tackles the following skin issues: Oilier skin, large pores, fine lines, rough or bumpy skin texture, redness & swelling, dehydrated skin & sun damage

Key Ingredients:

Green Tea Extract: Justifiably one of the most popular extracts in skincare. It contains a large amount of beneficial antioxidants and has been scientifically proven to balance the skin's oil production, soothe skin, and reduce bad bacteria with frequent use
Witch Hazel Water: Alcohol-free Witch Hazel contains some antioxidants and also helps to tighten the look of pores, and to calm the skin
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Vitamin B3 is one of most versatile skincare vitamins. It is a strong antioxidant that protects skin, it balances the production of oil, and it brightens dull looking skin
Aspen Bark Extract: A less known natural extract, Aspen Bark promotes skin turnover, revealing smoother, younger looking skin over time

Ph: 4.5-5.0 (ph of the skin)

Amount: 30ml

Comedogenic: No (Oil free)

Fragrance: Fragrance-free

Texture: Medium viscosity liquid, not super runny, not thick like gel either

Finish: Semi-glossy and clear (colour dissipates with rubbing)

Suitable for: Those with normal skin or oily skin, with acne-prone skin, or with sensitive skin.

When to buy again: If used as directed, it will last anywhere from 2-4 months (if used once or twice daily)

Note. Our products are handmade and unique, not made industrially, so each batch may vary slightly from the last one in colour or scent. However the quality and performance of the product will remain constant.
Directions: Apply a few drops to the face and neck. Massage until absorbed. Store away from moisture or light.

Warnings: Perform a patch test prior to use and discontinue use if irritation or rash develops. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use on open wounds.

*This is a natural product, kept fresh with natural preservatives which are not are strong or harsh as synthetic ones, so it is best before 6 months of purchase if stored as directed*
This product is mostly recyclable and 99% plastic free (by weight):

Container: Made entirely from glass, a 100% infinitely recycled material.

Dropper Lid: Made partly from plastic and rubber but the dropper portion is fully made from glass, an 100% infinitely recyclable material.

Label/Ink: Industry standard plastic. Limited recyclability.

All of our products are shipped using only biodegradable materials, and in low waste packaging. Even our packaging peanuts are made from starch and decompose readily in the presence of water.
Witch Hazel

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Green Tea Extract

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Annie E Chiu et al. (2005). Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoaging skin. Dermatologic Surgery. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 2):855-60; discussion 860. 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31731

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Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

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