Violet Water Hydra-Gel
Violet Water Hydra-Gel
Clarifying Daily Moisturiser
With Colloidal Silver, Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Micro-Plankton Complex.
A lightweight, water-based & oil-free clarifying daily moisturiser with sebum-control-technology to help address the six key concerns associated with oily, blemish-prone skin – microbiome, excess sebum production, blemishes, inflammation, scarring and hyper-pigmentation - whilst flooding the skin with instant hydration and nourishment.
About the Violet Water Range - Dedicated to the five skin concerns associated with oily, blemish-prone skin and inspired by the violet-coloured, sulphur-rich, healing waters of Ancient Sicily.
Best for
Blemish prone skin or a daily moisturiser for warmer months or hormonal skin. Suitable for all skin tones.
Key benefits
Key benefits
- Oil Free, water-based.
- Helps control excess sebum.
- Calms breakouts.
- Boosts skin regeneration.
- Helps reduce blemishes.
- Supports healthy microbiome.
- Providing essential hydration, vitamins, minerals and amino-acids.
- Enriched with 20 synergistic actives.
Key actives
Key actives
Colloidal Silver, Prebiotics, Vitamin C & Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) synergistically support a healthy skin micro-biome and promote a clearer, brighter complexion.
Micro-Plankton Complex supports balanced sebum production.
Our Amino Acid blend & Hyaluronic Acid hydrate and condition.
MSM, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid (the calming actives in oats) & Boerhavia Diffusa Extract soothe.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate brightens the complexion.
Smell and feel
Smell and feel
Light, oil-free gel texture with a subtle rose scent.
How to use
How to use
Apply AM and PM as part of your daily skincare routine. For best results use in conjunction with the complete Violet Water Range.
CAUTION: Contains Silver. Do not use if allergic to silver. Avoid eye contact. Rinse if eye contact occurs.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide , Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM), Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Glycinate, Sodium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Colloidal Silver, Betaine, Hexylresorcinol, PCA,
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Ethyl Linoleate, Glycerin, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Alanine, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Glycine, Zinc Oxide,
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Ascorbyl (Vitamin C) Palmitate, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Proline, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Genipa Americana Fruit Extract, Citronellol*, Geraniol*
Intentional Nutrients
Nutritional skincare
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Azeloglicina
A derivative of azelaic acid used for it's brightening effects due to its ability to reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyper-pigmentation. It's effective in managing acne due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to reduce redness. It is also a mild exfoliant, keeping pores clear, without being acidic which can damage the barrier function.
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Betaine
A key amino acid, and known for its role in aiding digestion and supporting liver function. Topically, Betaine is a wonderful moisturizer, hydrator and soothing nutrient. It is also known to reinforce the skin's natural barrier function, helping to prevent water loss and protect against environmental stressors.
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Colloidal Silver
A suspension of tiny silver particles with strong anti-microbial and anti-bacterial benefits to help clear and reduce c.acnes bacteria in blemish prone skin and minor skin infections. It is also an anti-inflammatory.
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MSM
Our founding mineral and the most bio-available form of sulphur, it is used in over 140 components in the body, including collagen, keratin, glutathione production and is a wonderful anti-inflammatory. Proven reduction of fine lines, helps conditions from acne and eczema to leaky gut syndrome, damaged joints, arthritis, osteoporosis and psoriasis.
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Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Improves skin hydration, elasticity, barrier function and skin tone. Improves skin health by reducing inflammation, minimizing pore size and addressing issues like acne and hyperpigmentation. Reduces water loss by 24% in 4 weeks, boosts fatty acid and ceramides by 67% and 34% respectively; stimulates new fibroblasts by 20% and collagen secretion by 54%; inhibits pigmentation by 68%.
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OSKIA AMINO ACID BLEND
Our bespoke blend of healthy-boosting amino acids helps support barrier function for super smooth, hydrated and healthy skin. It contains Alanine, Arginine, Betaine, Glycine, Lysine, Proline, Serine & Threonine.
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SYMCALMINGREEN
An anti-inflammatory and anti-itch active with fantastic anti-histaminic activity. It is the active chemical found in the soothing power of oats, which precisely targets the sensory perception of itchiness for fast-acting and long-lasting relief. The ingredient is concentrated at 5% dihydroavenanthramide D, a patented neuro-soothing agent that helps breaking prolonged itch-scratch cycle.
(Source - oats)
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SYNACTIN® AC
is a synergistic blend addressing acne-affected skin problems. It modulates all five key anti-acne targets below and clinically proven to reduce the blemish size and count: Reduction of keratinization to help prevent pore blockage, Decreasing sebaceous gland activity, Controlling follicular bacterial overpopulation, Anti-inflammatory, Reducing post-inflammatory, hyperpigmentation
(Source – organic synthesis from plant materials)
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Vitamin B12
Promotes skin health through cell turnover, protecting the skin barrier, reducing redness, aiding in wound healing and helping with pigmentation issues. It contributes to a smoother complexion, supports natural moisture retention and
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Alanine
One of the amino-acids used by OSKIA with wonderful calming properties to sooth irritated skin.
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Algae
Algae-derived ingredients in skincare is known for it's moisturizing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. They can help hydrate the skin, improve its texture, and protect against environmental damage.
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ALGAKTIV® BioSKN
ALGAKTIV® BioSKN is a new, completely sustainable active isolated from the wall of microalgae that opens a new world of innovation potential by exploiting cell barrier compounds for skincare. In trials it is able to outperform epidermal growth factor (EGF) on primary keratinocytes growth and motility and demonstrates broad spectrum prebiotic and probiotic enhancing properties to support the skin’s all important microbiome. It is the ultimate superfood for skincare, delivering cellular energy while ensuring a holistic skin balance. New efficacy test data demonstrates that it is able to reduce sebum, reduce irritation and itching, and rebalance the skin microbiome hugely benefiting blemish prone skin.
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Arginine
An amino acid that helps improve skin hydration by enhancing the skin's natural moisture-retaining abilities. It can also support the skin's natural repair processes and improve overall skin health.
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Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (Punarnava)
Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it helps soothe and calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and protect against oxidative stress. May have potential benefits in addressing skin conditions such as dermatitis or eczema.
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Glycine
An amino acid involved in collagen production, essential for wound healing and maintaining skin's elasticity. Including glycine in skincare products can support the skin's ability to repair itself. Also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe and calm irritated skin, potentially reducing redness and discomfort.
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Lysine
A key amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis, which is crucial for maintaining skin's elasticity and firmness. Can support barrier function, important for maintaining hydration and protecting against external irritants. Also has wound healing, antiviral and antioxidant properties.
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Manganese
A trace mineral with collagen synthesising and hydrating properties. Supports
collagen production, contributes to wound healing, and aids in the skin's natural antioxidant defence. Plays a role in maintaining skinelasticity and firmness by assisting in the formation of collagen fibres. -
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Used in skincare for its skin-brightening, acne-management, moisturising, and barrier-supporting properties. It is often included in products aimed at addressing hyperpigmentation and acne-related concerns while being gentle on the skin.
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Probiotics
Live bacteria clinically-proven to calm and sooth irritated skin, while maintaining the health of our bacteria to prevent the colonisation of bad bacteria to ward off infections.
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Proline
A key amino acid and component in collagen production, helps maintain the skin's natural barrier function, essential for retaining moisture and protecting against environmental stressors. Its inclusion in skincare supports collagen synthesis and can also help minimise the appearance of scars by promoting proper tissue regeneration.
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Threonine
An amino acid that Contributes to skin health through its involvement in protein synthesis and overall cellular function. Its properties make it an effective ingredient in skincare products for supporting skin barrier function, moisture retention and overall skin vitality.
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Zinc Oxide
A soft, white mineral powder that is insoluble in water and forms a soothing, protective barrier on the skin. It occurs naturally in small quantities as the mineral Zincite and has mild antiseptic properties. It is used to increase the water-resistance of skin care products and protect against UV rays.
THE PROOF
35% reduction in blemishes after 2 weeks & 58% after 4 weeks
98% reduction of C.Acne bacteria after 4 weeks.
*Independent clinical trials over 4 weeks on 30 subjects with oily/acne prone skin when using the complete Violet Water range. Aged 18-50. Mixed Fitzpatrick 1 - 6 (20% being Fitzpatrick 6). Mixed ethnicity.