Bioactive Facial Oil Complexes

under the microscope

All natural, preservative-free without any synthetic fragrances. Only a natural antioxidant (Rosemary CO2 extract at 25% diterpene) is added to our oil-based formulas to delay oil oxidation.

Ultralight – Fast Absorbing – Non-greasy 

In synergy with the skin's epidermis. Our skin is based on a lipid/oil chemical structure and designed to be selectively absorbent, allowing the penetration of oil-soluble components, preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

The skin at its healthiest. When you look at luminous skin, skin cells are held together by a lipid/oil matrix. As we age, we produce less of the oils that give our skin a healthy glow. It is necessary to add them back because a healthy lipid barrier prevents dehydration.

Facial oils vs creams: Creams are mostly waxes and water, with few oils. Waxes form an occlusive layer on the skin which helps to hold moisture in. There are two downsides to waxes: wax build-up may lead to clogged pores, and the wax barrier may prevent the oil component of the cream (the part of the product that actually benefits skin) from penetrating. This is likely the reason why creams typically deliver a higher level of diminishing results over time. They will work, at first, because they help to initially hold in moisture, but as time goes on, the wax barricade may prevent oils from delivering nutrients, like essential fatty acids, to the skin.

Corpa Flora bioactive facial oils go beyond simple moisturizers. We use high grade natural and organic botanical oils (cold-pressed and CO2 extracted),  bursting with omega 3,5,6,7 and 9 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and other natural nutrients, to topically supply the skin, which influences skin's physiology (skin barrier, inflammatory status, & antioxidants response) (5).

We formulate with botanical oils, rich in omega 6 (linoleic acid and GLA) that the body cannot synthesize. Linoleic acid is the most abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid available in human skin. Linoleic acid derived fatty acids are an important structural component of the cell membrane. Research shows that essential fatty acid (EFA) deficiency, especially omega 6 or linoleic acid (LA and GLA) leads to abnormalities in skin function, resulting in dry, flaky skin. (3) Sebum deficient in linoleic acid (omega 6) is hard, sticky and lacking in inflammatory properties. This leads to an increase in congestion within pores.

Linoleic acid (omega 6) is an essential building block for making ceramide 1, one of the key beauty essentials. Changes in ceramide 1 linoleate are associated with cutaneous abnormalities: essential fatty acid deficiency, atopic dermatitis and acne. Topical application of linoleic acid can raise ceramide 1 linoleate levels in the skin, thus reducing skin dryness or xerosis (4).

Targeted results with natural cosmeceuticals can be achieved with our clinically tested oil-soluble molecules, a truly dazzling array of proven, high performance natural and vegan active ingredients, to amplify results.  

We use Squalane derived from 100% sugarcane in our ANTIDOTE facial oils. Squalane mimics your natural sebum without clogging the pores.