Our natural cosmetic ingredients
Discover the natural cosmetic ingredients that we use in our facial treatments at Kernel to help you reduce the imperfections of your skin and protect it from external aggressions.
Our natural cosmetic ingredients are tailor-made with our laboratory for their benefits for the skin and for the different problems they treat: reduce pimples, reduce blackheads, reduce scars, fight against dull complexion, reduce oily skin, tighten enlarged pores, reduce irritation and redness, reduce areas of shine, remove brown spots, refine skin texture.
Our natural cosmetic ingredients are also vegan and cruelty-free, meaning that they do not come from animal materials but only from plants and that they are not tested on animals before being placed on the market.
Clay
Aloe vera
Fruit acids
Salicylic acid
Hyaluronic acid
Damascus Rose floral water
Why do we use clay at Kernel?
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Clay is a natural rock material found in soil. It is widely used in cosmetic products and particularly in masks for its absorbent and purifying properties.
There are different types of clay with different colors and properties: green clay, red clay, white clay, yellow clay and pink clay.
At Kernel, we use clays in our facial treatments, and in particular in our masks, to hydrate and soothe the skin, eliminate impurities and regulate excess sebum.
Clay is in fact a powerful active ingredient for eliminating impurities such as pollution particles which could be present on the skin and cause damage. This is an active ingredient perfectly suited to oily and acne-prone skin.
Why do we use aloe vera at Kernel?
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Aloe vera is a plant used since ancient times in traditional medicines in many warm regions of the world. It is a plant that grows on arid soils in dry regions. Aloe vera is now widely used in cosmetics in gel form.
At Kernel, we use aloe vera in our facial treatments for its many benefits suitable for all skin types.
Aloe vera, whose pH is close to that of the skin, will hydrate it and create a protective film on its surface. This film will protect the skin from external aggressions and fight against the proliferation of bacteria.
Aloe vera also helps soothe the skin from irritations and superficial burns such as sunburn. It also has anti-aging properties to fight against pigment spots and the formation of wrinkles.
Why do we use fruit acids at Kernel?
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Fruit acids are active ingredients widely used in cosmetics for their smoothing and exfoliating actions, they take their name from the fruits from which they are extracted.
The six most well-known fruit acids are: citric acid, glycolic acid, tartaric acid, mandelic acid, malic acid, lactic acid.
At Kernel, we use fruit acids in our facial treatments because they help remove dead cells on the surface of the skin and accelerate cell renewal. They also help fight brown spots and wrinkles. They will thus have real benefits to fight against premature aging of the skin.
Why do we use salicylic acid at Kernel?
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An ancient active ingredient derived from willow and prescribed by Hippocrates, salicylic acid has been used since the dawn of time to relieve various ailments.
At Kernel, we use salicylic acid in our facial treatments for its countless virtues.
It helps reduce skin imperfections: pimples, blackheads, acne, redness, pigment spots, wrinkles and fine lines.
It has a keratolytic action to eliminate dead skin and a sebum regulator to combat oily skin.
It is anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory, its properties therefore make it a real player in cell renewal for smoother and brighter skin.
Why do we use hyaluronic acid at Kernel?
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Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the skin but its content decreases with age. It is one of the molecules that helps keep skin young and smooth.
At Kernel, we use hyaluronic acid in our facial treatments to hydrate the skin and strengthen the skin barrier: hyaluronic acid can retain up to 1000 times its weight in water.
The exceptional qualities of hyaluronic acid will allow the skin to retain the water it contains to avoid dehydration. The skin will thus be able to continue to defend itself against external aggressions while radiating.
Why do we use Damask Rose floral water at Kernel?
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The Damask Rose, also called Rosa Damascena or Queen of Roses, is one of the oldest flowers known to humanity and comes to us from Persia. It is known worldwide for its unrivaled fragrance.
At Kernel, we use Damask Rose floral water in our facial treatments to keep the skin clean and delay its aging.
Suitable for all skin types, it deeply cleanses the skin, moisturizes it and soothes it against irritation and inflammation. It also has a healing action and an anti-aging action.
Lavender extract
Maple sap extract
Argan Oil
Prickly pear oil
Sesame oil
Why do we use lavender extract at Kernel?
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Lavender is a plant with purple or mauve flowers arranged in spikes and very fragrant. It is widely used in perfumery for its fragrance and in cosmetics for its benefits for the skin.
At Kernel, we use lavender extract in our facial treatments for its restorative, soothing, antiseptic and fungicidal properties suitable for all skin types.
Lavender first of all helps to deeply cleanse the skin and eliminate excess sebum in people with oily skin. It will also help tighten the pores of the skin.
Lavender will also help soften the skin and soothe irritation and redness. It will also be effective against imperfections, wrinkles and to promote healing of the skin.
Why do we use maple sap extract at Kernel?
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Maple sap comes from the maple tree of which it is the nutrient.
At Kernel, we use maple sap extract in our facial treatments to prevent dry skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Maple sap extract contains fruit acids like malic acid which helps exfoliate the skin and make it smoother.
It also contains polyphenols and flavonoids which have antioxidant properties to fight against free radicals and against skin aging.
Finally, it is rich in mineral salts which help preserve the skin's hydration and protect it from drying out.
Why do we use argan oil at Kernel?
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Known and used since the dawn of time, argan oil comes from the argan tree, a small tree growing almost exclusively in Morocco in its arid and semi-arid regions. Argan oil is one of the richest vegetable oils available and is therefore particularly used in cosmetic products.
At Kernel, we use argan oil in our facial treatments for its actions in slowing down skin aging, reducing imperfections, reducing wrinkles, promoting healing and keeping skin soft and smooth.
Argan oil also has extremely hydrating properties to combat dry skin.
Why do we use prickly pear oil at Kernel?
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Prickly pear oil comes from the prickly pear, the fruit growing on the prickly pear, a plant native to Mexico and considered an invasive species.
At Kernel, we use prickly pear oil in our facial treatments for its anti-aging and restorative properties. It is an oil that penetrates the skin very easily and is perfectly suited to all skin types and in particular mature skin.
Very rich in omega 6, prickly pear oil will moisturize the skin, promote healing and cell regeneration.
Why do we use sesame oil at Kernel?
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Sesame oil is an oil made from sesame seeds. Sesame cultivation is one of the oldest oilseed crops in the world. Its oil is widely used in the culinary field and in cosmetics.
At Kernel, we use sesame oil in our facial treatments for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Rich in vitamins including vitamin E, it will help delay skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles.
These properties make it an oil particularly suitable for skin showing the first signs of aging and mature skin.
Green tea
Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide
Vitamin B5 - Panthenol
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Why do we use green tea at Kernel?
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Green tea is a tea whose oxidation has been stopped after harvest to maximize its content of polyphenols, powerful antioxidants. Green tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and is also widely used in cosmetics for its skin benefits.
At Kernel, we use green tea in our facial treatments to benefit from its multiple benefits. It helps cleanse the skin deeply and regulate sebum production.
Green tea also has antioxidant and anti-aging properties allowing it to fight against free radicals and premature aging of the skin.
Green tea will also promote the production of collagen by the skin, reduce dark circles and bags under the eyes and contribute to good hydration of the skin.
Why do we use vitamin B3 at Kernel?
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Vitamin B3, also called niacinamide, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
At Kernel, we use vitamin B3 in our facial treatments for its action in regulating sebum production and tightening enlarged pores, making it a perfect active ingredient for skin with acne.
Vitamin B3 also hydrates the skin, soothes sensitive skin with its anti-inflammatory action and brings radiance to dull complexions.
Vitamin B3 also has an anti-aging action to fight against skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Why do we use vitamin B5 at Kernel?
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Vitamin B5, also called panthenol, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. It also participates in the synthesis of certain hormones and promotes the growth and resistance of the skin and mucous membranes.
At Kernel, we use vitamin B5 in our facial treatments for its moisturizing action and its anti-inflammatory action to soothe the skin. Vitamin B5 also has healing properties and helps accelerate cell regeneration.
For these reasons, it is particularly recommended for acne-prone, sensitive or injured skin.
Why do we use vitamin C at Kernel?
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Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin involved in many physiological reactions in the body.
At Kernel, we use vitamin C in our facial treatments because it hydrates the skin and improves its radiance.
Vitamin C also helps reduce dark spots and scar marks. It also has an action to reduce the signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.
Why do we use vitamin E at Kernel?
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found in vegetable oils such as prickly pear, argan, sunflower, olive, peanut, soybean, wheat germ, sea buckthorn and oil. unrefined palm. It is also present in smaller quantities in other foods.
At Kernel, we use vitamin E in our facial treatments for its moisturizing action and its soothing action against inflammation.
Vitamin E also has antioxidant actions to prevent the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays, reduce hyperpigmentation and protect the skin from skin aging.
