Sleeping Beauty Overnight Masque: Anti-Aging Hydrating Night Cream

True confession: One of my BFFs and I were obsessed with this product for over a year, but I held off sharing it for a long time. I originally designed it to be an anti-aging masque that targets the eye area; specifically to hydrate and nourish. After my friend and I saw major results from using this masque, we started using it every night all over our faces as a night cream. When I think of all the products I’ve formulated, I am the most dependent on this one. This is one serious work horse of a product! So why did I hold off promoting it? Quite simply, it’s not especially pretty, and its scent is more raw and earthy vs. flower fields in Tuscany. It’s also VERY thick – so thick that you use more of a patting motion when applying it vs. a spreading motion. But here’s the thing: IT WORKS. Come morning, the masque will have completely absorbed into your skin, and the face that will meet you in the mirror will appear more refreshed and hydrated, and you won’t even believe how soft your skin feels. So what makes this such a work horse? The secret’s in the amazing ingredients! • I chose shea and mango butters because of the significant moisture they provide, as well as camellia seed oil for its high antioxidant properties. Research indicates that camellia seed oil can help smooth rough patches of skin, lock in moisture, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles. • The aloe vera and chamomile hydrosol combination was also chosen for their calming and soothing properties. • Gotu kola extract was added because research supports that it is a highly effective anti-aging ingredient. Not only does it have antioxidant properties, but it is rich in triterpene saponins which have been shown to greatly help the appearance of skin. • Eyebright extract has been shown to help the skin around the eye area to appear more smooth, firm, and refreshed. It is calming and soothing and helps to reduce the appearance of puffiness. Additionally, eyebright contains antioxidants that help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. • Calendula extract is well known for its beneficial properties for the skin. • Coenzyme Q10 is a potent antioxidant that acts as an anti-aging ingredient because it reduces free radical damage and assists in building collagen and elastin. This results in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. • Green tea extract also has antioxidative and anti-ageing properties. Studies have shown that green tea extract applied topically in skincare has improved the appearance of skin texture and has increased moisture. • Vitamin E – Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant. Not only does it help prolong the shelf life of butters and carrier oils, but it also nourishes the skin and helps promotes skin cell regeneration. • Arnica extract calms the skin and helps to reduce the appearance of redness. Whether you use this only in the eye area at night or all over your face like my friend I do, you will see amazing results! Directions: After cleansing and toning at bedtime, apply using a gentle patting motion. Use in target areas or over your entire face. By morning, it will have completely absorbed into your skin. May be used every night.