Natio Nourishing Miracle Face Oil

1. Definition Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract:

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3. Usage Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." 7th Edition.

- Dweck, A. C. (2003). "The Jojoba Story." Personal Care Magazine, 4(1), 1-4.

- Meier, L., & Sticher, O. (2004). "Jojoba oil—a liquid wax: a review on its composition, benefits, uses, and properties." Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 14(1), 1-6.

1. Definition Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Yigit D, Yigit N, Mavi A. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bitter and sweet apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernels. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 2009;42(4):346-352.

- Gomes-Carneiro MR, Dias DM, de Lima-Saraiva SRG, et al. Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of roasted and green capuacu (Theobroma grandiflorum) seeds. Food Chemistry. 2011;127(1):130-135.

- Kusumoto IT, Nakabayashi T, Kida H, Miyashiro H, Hattori M, Namba T. Screening of various plant extracts used in Ayurvedic medicine for inhibitory effects on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) protease. Phytotherapy Research. 1995;9(3):180-184.

1. Definition Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter:

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3. Usage Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter:

4. References:

- Akihisa T, Kojima N, Kikuchi T, Yasukawa K, Tokuda H, and Masters ET. Anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive effects of triterpene cinnamates and acetates from shea fat. Journal of Oleo Science. 2010; 59(6):273-80.

- Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2018; 19(1):70.

- Aremu AO, Oyedeji AO, Oyedeji O, Okorie DO, and Nkeh-Chungag BN. Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter). Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 2012; 6(26):4467-4472.

1. Definition Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil:

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3. Usage Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil:

4. References:

- Balakrishnan, A., & Menon, S. (2011). Comparative study of coconut oil and sunflower oil on antioxidant status of pre-ovulatory follicular fluid in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, 4(1), 24–28.

- Lin, T. K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2017). Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70.

- Ahmad, Z. (2010). The uses and properties of almond oil. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 16(1), 10–12.

1. Definition Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

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3. Usage Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

4. References:

- Schmitt, L., Maranz, S., Akermi, M., & Delaveau, P. (2003). Effect of argan oil on platelet aggregation and bleeding time: a beneficial nutritional property. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 14(4), 220-225.

- Ait-Ouazzou, A., Lorán, S., González-Ferrero, C., Aranda, C., Rota, C., Herrera, A., ... & Espina, L. (2011). Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oils from Moroccan medicinal plants. Journal of medical plants research, 5(23), 5728-5736.

- Khallouki, F., Younos, C., Soulimani, R., Oster, T., Charrouf, Z., & Spiegelhalder, B. (2003). Consumption of argan oil (Morocco) with its unique profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic compounds should confer valuable cancer chemopreventive effects. European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 12(1), 67-75.

1. Definition Rosa Canina Fruit Oil:

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3. Usage Rosa Canina Fruit Oil:

4. References:

- Lin, T. K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2017). Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70.

- Phetcharat, L., Wongsuphasawat, K., & Winther, K. (2015). The effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticity. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 10, 1849-1856.

- Soleymani, S., Zargari, F., & Eshghi, F. (2015). The effect of Rosa canina fruit extract on skin aging. Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 18(2), 58-63.

1. Definition Tocopherol (Vitamin E):

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3. Usage Tocopherol (Vitamin E):

4. References:

- Lin, F.-H., Lin, J.-Y., Gupta, R. D., Tournas, J. A., Burch, J. A., Selim, M. A., … & Fisher, G. J. (2005). Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 125(4), 826-832.

- Thiele, J. J., Hsieh, S. N., Briviba, K., Sies, H. (1999). Protein oxidation in human stratum corneum: susceptibility of keratins to oxidation in vitro and presence of a keratin oxidation gradient in vivo. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 113(3), 335-339.

- Nachbar, F., Korting, H. C. (1995). The role of vitamin E in normal and damaged skin. Journal of Molecular Medicine, 73(1), 7-17.

1. Definition Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract:

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3. Usage Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract:

4. References:

- Kim, J. H., Lee, H. J., Jeong, S. J., Lee, M. H., & Kim, S. H. (2009). Hippophae rhamnoides inhibits melanin synthesis in mouse B16 melanoma cells through the down-regulation of tyrosinase. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 47(1), 165-170.

- Yang, B., Kalimo, K. O., Mattila, L. M., Kallio, S. E., & Katajisto, J. K. (2000). Effects of dietary supplementation with sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides) seed and pulp oils on atopic dermatitis. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 11(6), 338-340.

- Gupta, A., Kumar, R., & Pal, K. (2008). Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) leaf extract ameliorates the gamma radiation mediated DNA damage and hepatic alterations. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46(7), 2410-2419.

1. Definition Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract:

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3. Usage Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract:

4. References:

- Yoon, W. J., Lee, N. H., Hyun, C. G., & Park, S. K. (2010). Skin aging inhibitory effects of the root extract of Daucus carota L. ssp. sativus in UVB-irradiated keratinocytes. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 127(3), 654-661.

- Sultana, S., & Anwar, F. (2008). Flavonols (kaempeferol, quercetin, myricetin) contents of selected fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. Food Chemistry, 108(3), 879-884.

- Lin, T. K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2017). Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70.

1. Definition Pelargonium Graveolens Oil:

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3. Usage Pelargonium Graveolens Oil:

4. References:

- Buchbauer, G., Jirovetz, L., Jager, W., & Plank, C. (1993). Aromatherapy: Evidence for sedative effects of the essential oil of lavender after inhalation. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C, 48(11-12), 844-851.

- Cavanagh, H. M., & Wilkinson, J. M. (2002). Biological activities of lavender essential oil. Phytotherapy Research, 16(4), 301-308.

- Kim, S., Kim, H. J., Yeo, J. S., Hong, S. J., & Lee, J. (2014). Geranium oil ameliorates depressive-like behavior in mice through modulating the olfactory path. Neuroscience Letters, 561, 151-156.

1. Definition Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil:

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3. Usage Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." Bergamot Oil. Retrieved from https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/skin-soothing/bergamot-oil.html

- Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). "Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals." Second Edition. Churchill Livingstone.

- Kaur, G., & Saraf, S. (2010). "In vitro sun protection factor determination of herbal oils used in cosmetics." Pharmacognosy Research, 2(1), 22-25.

1. Definition Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil:

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3. Usage Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil:

4. References:

- Chaves, J. M., Leal, P. F., & Stroppa, P. H. (2014). Antioxidant activity of Citrus reticulata Blanco (mandarin) essential oil in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Essential Oil Research, 26(1), 60-67.

- Lee, J. H., & Rhee, D. K. (2017). Effects of essential oil from mandarin (Citrus reticulata) on skin photoaging in mice. Journal of Biomedical Research, 21(3), 221-227.

- Wang, J., & Xiong, X. (2019). Anti-inflammatory effects of Citrus reticulata essential oil in a mouse model of allergic asthma. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 237, 220-227.

1. Definition Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil:

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3. Usage Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil:

4. References:

- "Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil" in CosIng - European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. (https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=74866)

- "The effect of orange oil on the skin" by K. Manjula, S. S. Sravanthi, and P. G. M. Kumar in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. (https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/the-effect-of-orange-oil-on-the-skin/?view=fulltext)

- "Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil: an essential oil with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities" by S. S. Dorman and S. G. Deans in the Flavour and Fragrance Journal. (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ffj.1220)