Use this oil based serum on its own or as a base for lipophilic actives.

This serum is 100% active ingredients with absolutely no fillers. This serum contains every lipid your skin needs. It is specifically designed to help repair the skin barrier with squalane and ceramides. It will supply every the lipids your skin needs, including essential fatty acids (in rosehip oil), and other lipids your skin can synthesize but may not be making in sufficient amounts. The serum will rejuvenate broken, dry skin that does not provide a good barrier against the environment. The serum has been shown to regulate oil production in oily skin, making it an effective step in an acne control regimen.

Our stratum corneum consists of the corneocytes (flattened cells that have lost their nuclei) embedded in a lipid mixture consisting mainly of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids. Loss of skin lipids result in an increased water loss and increased penetration of harmful compounds, especially for people living in big cities. Continuous use of this serum will alleviate skin dryness and sensitivity. Squalane: this lipid is derived from olive squalene. The good alternative to mineral oil. Olive fruit extract: the olive fruit is full of beneficial chemicals especially suited for the skin., among them oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, caffeic acid, catechin and rutin. Rosehip oil: this organic, cold pressed oil is made fresh from the seeds of the wild rose (Rosa affinis rubiginosa) that grows in Chile. Rosehip oil is a concentrated solution in linoleic (41%) and linolenic acid (39 %), two essential fatty acids that are found in the structural lipids of the cell but humans cannot synthesize them. It also contains trans-retinoic acid, tocopherols and carotenoids (responsible for the pink/orange color of the oil). In clinical studies with humans, rosehip oil was effective in aiding tissue regeneration in surgical wounds and in the treatment of keloids. This is my favorite oil, cold pressed from seeds of rosa mosqueta in the Andes. This oil does not smell of roses (it is not an essential oil but a "fixed" oil), so don't be surprised. Pomegranate seed oil: Pomegranate seed oil is rich in a fatty acid unique to this fruit, punicic acid. Pomegranate oil has chemopreventive activity against skin cancer and, very important, it has shown significant inhibition of proliferation of metastatic breast cancer cells, both estradiol-dependent and estradiol independent. Pomegranate seed oil causes breast cancer cells to go to apoptosis (self-destruct). The anti-metastatic effect may be through its anti-angiogenic potential. The oil is also cytotoxic to human monocytic leukemia cells. Lecithin: Lecithin is a mixture of polar and nonpolar lipids with a polar lipid content of at least 50% from soybean (egg-yolk can also be used). The most important chemical in lecithin is phosphatidylcholine, and lecithin is often used as a synonim for phosphatidylcholine. Lecithin is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic because of its amphiphilic structure, one extreme of the molecule has affinity for water and the other for non-polar molecules like oil, making lecithins an emulsifier. They are also used to make liposomes, which are essentially large drops of phospholipids enclosing non-polar, oily molecules (like vitamin E), giving them a suitable environment and keeping out the water. Liquid Crystal: this complex of cholesterol derivatives will supply cholesterol to the skin and will help other actives penetrate the skin. Cholesterol is a crucial component of cell membranes, which govern traffic of metabolites in and out the cell and between cellular compartments. Phytosterols: this complex includes beta sitosterol, campestrol and sigmasterol. This active will help repair damaged and dry skin, has anti-inflammatory and conditioning properties and will normalize skin turnover. Ceramides: an intercellular lipid crucial to the role of the skin as a protectant barrier bettween our body and the environment. Antioxidant booster: this synergistic antioxidant mix is easy to use and will protect skin lipids and membranes. The cell membrane system comprises the membrane that separates the cell from the outside and all internal membranes, any damage to cell membranes will compromise function and even lead to cell death. Contains alpha lipoic acid (ALA).

ELS serum can be used directly on the skin as a daily rejuvenating serum.

Alternatively, you may add some of our other actives to create a world class serum targeted to your needs. This serus is the perfect base for CoEnzyme Q10, GABA, and our other lipophilic actives. Please note that Alpha Lipoic Acid is already included in the serum and addtional quantities will be difficult to dissolve.

Squalane and Olea Europea (olive) fruit extract, Rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil, Punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil, Lecithin, Cholesterol Oleyl Carbonate and Cholesteryl Nanoate and Cholesteryl Chloride, Punica granatum (pomegranate) Seed Oil and Astaxanthin and Tocotrienols and Lycopene and alpha D-Tocopherol and Thioctic Acid and Lutein and beta Carotene, Ceramide-3, Phytosterols, Gamma Oryzanol.

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Customer Reviews

• Author: ANASTASIOS
  "This product works great on my psoriasis symptoms which is something I expected because it's so well formulated. Usually doctors here in the UK recommend creams that have mineral oil as the key ingredient and not much more really;but I've always thought that psoriatic skin needs much more to be able to heal itself more quickly and efficiently and this serum definitely does the job.I've been layering ELS with the collagen and the CHAS serums and I'm more than happy with the results. If you wish to improve the health and appearance of your skin,this product is a must-buy!"
• Author: Susan
  Can't do without this one. Use it right before Canvas Moisturizer Cream and then apply makeup. I have had sooo many compliments! Everyone wants to know what I do to get that glow!
• Author: Mark
  Im in love with this product, it has made my skin very soft, in fact more so than anything I have ever bought at the department store. However I feel this product is more of an oil than a serum.
• Author: Erin
  I have exceptionally dry skin. Previously I had been using Emu oil but it really was to heavy and I didn't see any improvement in wrinkles or age spots. I have only used this for several days but can feel the difference. Instead of sitting on top of my skin like some oils, ELS sinks in below the surface. It acts as a nice supplement to the eye cream and moisturizer. I will continue this as part of my routine. I am so glad I found Skin Actives.
• Author: Marlena
  Great serum for dry skin, or skin that need replenishment. It is oily but absorbs fast and leaves skin smooth and nourished, without heavy feeling. I use it usually afternoon as a mask/night moisturizer.
• Author: Angela
  Wonderful lipid serum. I use it every morning and evening, after applying my serums and creams. Locks in the moisture, leaves my face soft. I wait a minute until fully absorbed, then I apply my organic mineral make up.
• Author: Jeanine
  With my very dry skin, this is a mush have for me. I apply this over my serum but putting a bit in my hand and rubbing my hands together and then patting the product onto my face. Then I apply my SA cream of choice over that. I'ave also added just a few drops to my moisturizer, mixed and applied. Either way works well, but laying it under the moisturizer seems to give a bit heavier coverage.
  
  I've also discovered that this serum (more of a oil in my opinion) is wonderful for healing tattoos. I used to use emu oil but have switched to this and I love it. It keeps it nice and moist wihout clogging my pores and making my skin break out. I use it as many times a day as I need to keep the tattoo from drying out.
  
  Rating: Can't live without it!
• Author: Karolyn
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• Author: Rachelle Mankini
  Wonderful.. Love love love it!
• Author: JoAnne
  I've ordered many bottles of this, it works great for keeping my under eye skin in great condition. Love it, great moisture and packed with nutrients.
• Author: Bee
  I've never used an oil serum before and I'm officially hooked! I added a bit of CoEnzyme Q10 which made it even more golden. It sinks in and feels like my skin is sighing happily. I can even use it around my ultra-delicate eyes! Sometimes I layer it on top of my Skin Actives night routine for extra emolliency (and sometimes I use Dream Cream). This definitely gives my face a dewy (not oily!) glow. Love it!