All About Botanicals

What is Botanical Skin care?

Botanical Skin care is about using plant-based ingredients instead of synthetic ingredients which you will find in most mass-produced cosmetics and toiletries. Botanicals include powerfully healing and nourishing plant extracts and oils, and these can be derived from flowers, herbs, nuts, seeds, roots, leaves, barks, and berries. When used in the right way they can do wonders for our skin.

For those looking to invest in their skin and create a healthier skin care regime, the power of botanical skin care may be exactly what you are looking for.

How Does it Work?

Botanical Skin care involves using natural extracts and oils from plants and flowers in their purest forms and then formulating them into botanical skin care products.

Uptown use ingredients that are high in vitamins and minerals, to give the skin what it needs to thrive and to combat a range of skin care concerns such as acne all the way to signs of aging. Combining these techniques with modern science has allowed us to explore the benefits further. We have created a high performing skin care lineup which are both safe and effective, that will nourish your skin and improve its overall condition.

Make the time to truly invest in yourself and your skin with the natural benefits of botanical skin care. Do not miss out on achieving healthy, glowing skin. 

UPTOWNS BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENIFETS:

Almond Oil

Lighter then olive oil, it provides excellent lubricating and penetrating properties. Contains vitamins and minerals.

                                                                      Aloe Vera     

A succulent plant with anti-inflammatory properties. It is a cellular regenerator and has antibacterial effects. Aloe Vera gel can be applied to skin as a softening agent and has wonderful astringent qualities.

 Antioxidants

Believed to prevent and control numerous ailments by safeguarding cells against the ravages of unstable oxygen molecules called “free radicals”.

                                                        Avocado Oil   

Avocado oil is a rich and extremely penetrating oil that can help heal the skin, reduce age spots and sun damage. It increases collagen levels in the skin and is use for its moisturizing and nourishing compounds for dehydrated skin.

 Chamomile Extract

Soothes irritated and problematic skin. It has flavonoids that can diminish skins blemishes and assist skin in healing.

                                                Cucumber Extract     

A natural astringent. Helps tighten pores and imparts a soothing feeling. It is also and excellent anti-inflammatory and skin soother.

 Jojoba Oil

The history of Jojoba is well documented. This tick waxy oil and penetrates quite readily. Jojoba is an excellent moisturizer and offers cellular renewal.

                                                     Japanese Green Tea   

Reported to fight damage from excessive sun and environment damage. Primarily this ancient Asia plant has the ability to prevent free radicals from damaging cell structures further.

 Shea Butter

Derived from the karite tree of Africa, this thick “butter” has a variety of skin benefits including, moisturizing and nourishing, some ability for cellular renewal and has a natural low level of UV protection for skin.

                                               Grape Seed Extract   

Rich in flavonoids, phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties like Vitamin C and E.