Cucumis solid face cleanser - Ethical Grace

he orange, lemon and knob are citrus fruits that have been cultivated for thousands of years, which gradually moved from east to west, arriving from China to the American continent, the largest current producer of citrus fruits. Orange seeds in particular were brought to the Caribbean in 1493 by Christopher Columbus and later transferred by Spanish missionaries to California in 1769. And although oranges had no problems immediately becoming very popular, thanks to their sweetish taste, for grapefruit the story was quite different. If today the grapefruit is one of the fruits most loved by American citizens, it is strangely due to the Great Depression. In 1929, the New York Stock Exchange crashed leaving millions unemployed. Since then it went from an elite product to survival food and was distributed free of charge in exchange for food vouchers. Ingredients: Cucumber extract Rich in vitamins, trace elements and minerals, cucumber extract: purifying, decongests the skin, helping to free pores from impurities; soothing and refreshing, it brings comfort to attacked, sensitive and irritated skin; moisturizing, it forms a thin film on the surface of the skin, regulating hydration. Coconut oil Rich in potassium, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins of group B, C, E, K, coconut oil: deeply nourishes, helping the skin to maintain its elasticity; soothing, calms redness and skin irritations; prevents skin dehydration. Castor oil A natural remedy, used since the times of the ancient Egyptians, castor oil is obtained from the cold pressing of castor seeds: moisturizing and emollient, distributed on the skin it forms a barrier that prevents excessive evaporation of skin water ; thanks to its high content of ricinoleic acid, proteins, minerals and vitamin E, it deeply nourishes the skin. Moisturizing ingredients: Sorbitol and vegetable glycerin Ingredients of natural origin, included in the formulation for their marked moisturizing properties. Sorbitol occurs naturally in many berries and fruits such as apples, pears, cherries and plums, while glycerin is extracted through the saponification process of vegetable oils. Apart from its moisturizing power, glycerin is also capable of increasing the solubility of the active ingredients of products and facilitating their absorption. Aromatherapy department: Orange essential oil – astringent, has a slightly toning effect on the skin. Grapefruit essential oil – antibacterial and antifungal, accelerates skin healing and prevents infection of small wounds. Lemongrass essential oil – in aromatherapy helps with anxiety disorders, nervousness, headaches, insomnia and improves memory. Rosemary essential oil - brings freshness and protection to the skin, thanks to its rich antioxidant content. Mint essential oil - refreshing, thanks to its high menthol content, causes a rubefacient and local anesthesia effect.

An important medicinal plant, very widespread in the East, where it is used above all for its ability to heal wounds, Gotu kola is becoming fundamental in the cosmetic world, gaining popularity in the West as well. Originally from the swampy areas of India, it is locally known as 'tiger grass' as Bengal tigers often delight in rolling around on the grass of centella to heal the wounds sustained during the fights. Ingredients: Gotu kola extract Rich in essential oils, flavonoids, phytosterols and triterpenic acids, gotu kola extract: has a slight sedative effect, promoting wound healing; promotes wound healing; soothes irritations and has a generally beneficial effect on the epidermis Coconut oil Rich in potassium, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins of group B, C, E, K, coconut oil: deeply nourishes , helping the skin to maintain its elasticity; soothing, calms redness and skin irritations; prevents skin dehydration. Castor oil A natural remedy, used since the times of the ancient Egyptians, castor oil is obtained from the cold pressing of castor seeds: moisturizing and emollient, distributed on the skin it forms a barrier that prevents excessive evaporation of skin water ; thanks to its high content of ricinoleic acid, proteins, minerals and vitamin E, it deeply nourishes the skin. Moisturizing ingredients: Sorbitol and vegetable glycerin Ingredients of natural origin, included in the formulation for their marked moisturizing properties. Sorbitol occurs naturally in many berries and fruits such as apples, pears, cherries and plums, while glycerin is extracted through the saponification process of vegetable oils. Apart from its moisturizing power, glycerin is also capable of increasing the solubility of the active ingredients of products and facilitating their absorption. Aromatherapy department: Lavender essential oil – thanks to its powerful healing effect it is often used in cases of light burns, wounds, sores, insect bites. Tea tree essential oil – valid natural remedy to cure skin problems of fungal and bacterial nature. Rosemary essential oil - brings freshness and protection to the skin, thanks to its rich antioxidant content. Mint essential oil - refreshing, thanks to its high menthol content, causes a rubefacient and local anesthesia effect.

One could say that the world we know today would not have existed without cereals. For human beings, ancient and modern, wheat, corn, barley, rice and oats represent foods of vital importance so much so that many peoples would not have survived without these fundamental foods. These small, not so promising looking seeds are actually a great source of energy and therefore the very foundations of civilization. Consider that the cultivation of cereals played a fundamental role in the agricultural revolution which saw the transformation of men from hunter-gatherers to farmers. In Ancient Egypt, cereals were a symbol of wealth, they determined social status and as a sign of gratitude they were painted on the tombs of the pharaohs. Ingredients: Oat extract A great ally for delicate skin, oat extract: calms skin irritations, soothes redness and simultaneously helps relieve itching; moisturizing, it forms a thin film on the surface of the skin, regulating hydration. Coconut oil Rich in potassium, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins of group B, C, E, K, coconut oil: deeply nourishes, helping the skin to maintain its elasticity; soothing, calms redness and skin irritations; prevents skin dehydration. Castor oil A natural remedy, used since the times of the ancient Egyptians, castor oil is obtained from the cold pressing of castor seeds: moisturizing and emollient, distributed on the skin it forms a barrier that prevents excessive evaporation of skin water ; thanks to its high content of ricinoleic acid, proteins, minerals and vitamin E, it deeply nourishes the skin. Moisturizing ingredients: Sorbitol and vegetable glycerin Ingredients of natural origin, included in the formulation for their marked moisturizing properties. Sorbitol occurs naturally in many berries and fruits such as apples, pears, cherries and plums, while glycerin is extracted through the saponification process of vegetable oils. Apart from its moisturizing power, glycerin is also capable of increasing the solubility of the active ingredients of products and facilitating their absorption.

Zoom on nettle Herb known above all for the annoying itching it causes when in contact with the skin, it is actually a plant with a thousand beneficial properties. Ancient remedy for hair care, always known for its purifying and anti-inflammatory properties, over time nettle has been shown to contain numerous active trichological ingredients. Linked to numerous superstitions, even today, in northern Italy, old farmers maintain that carrying nettles in a small bunch in your pockets protects against colds and any other curse. Other ingredients: Coconut oil Rich in potassium, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins of group B, C, E, K, thanks to the distribution of its fatty acids it is the vegetable oil that penetrates more into the stem of the hair where: • Reduces the damage induced by excessive heating with the hair dryer, the straightener; • Strengthens the hair fiber and prevents split ends; • Creates a waterproof film on the surface that prevents moisture absorption – no more frizzy hair. Castor oil Known hero of the hair world, thanks to its high content of ricinoleic acid, castor oil: • prevents the formation of split ends and hair loss • gives shine and vitality to even the driest and most damaged hair • prevents and fights dandruff thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties • balances the PH of the scalp Wheat proteins With amino acids similar to those that make up our hair, they penetrate deep into the hair shaft where: • they strengthen their structure; • improve and maintain their hydration; • smoothes, smoothes and compacts the hair fiber. Even its perfume has proven beneficial properties! • Lemon – purifying and astringent, balances excessive sebum production. • Mint – invigorating and refreshing, stimulates local microcirculation and revitalizes the scalp.

Zoom on holy basil Holy basil, also known as tulsi, is a plant held in high esteem by the Hindus of Southeast Asia where it is often planted around temples. Used as a 'drug' for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine, today, tulsi is starting to gain notoriety in the West too, thanks above all to the latest scientific research which has confirmed its richness in active healing ingredients. Thanks to its purifying, rebalancing and calming properties, it is called 'The Incomparable' by Indian women who use it above all for the care of their hair. Other Ingredients: Neem Oil Native to India, where it is commonly referred to as “the village pharmacy”, the Neem tree boasts a remarkable arsenal of exceptional properties that help to: • Detoxify the scalp and prevent the build-up of sebum , • Helps free hair from dandruff, reduces flaking and irritant symptomatic effects such as redness and itching, • Stimulates local microcirculation and nourishes the hair bulbs, • Gives softness and shine to the hair. Castor oil Known hero of the hair world, thanks to its high content of ricinoleic acid, castor oil: • prevents the formation of split ends and hair loss • gives shine and vitality to even the driest and most damaged hair • prevents and fights dandruff thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties • balances the PH of the scalp Wheat proteins With amino acids similar to those that make up our hair, they penetrate deep into the hair shaft where: • they strengthen their structure; • improve and maintain their hydration; • smoothes, smoothes and compacts the hair fiber. Even its perfume has proven beneficial properties! • Grapefruit – purifying and astringent, balances excessive sebum production. • Oregano – powerful antibacterial and antiparasitic, helps eliminate dandruff, fungus and irritation. • Rosemary – invigorating, stimulates local microcirculation and revitalizes the scalp.

Zoom on maca Legend has it that the Inca warriors, before going into battle, to draw strength and vigor, consumed the maca root, but that once the city was conquered, they were forbidden to consume it to protect women from their immoderate desire sexual. Today maca continues to be grown in the Andes by the descendants of the ancient Incas, the Quechua people. It is grown at altitudes ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 metres, in an inhospitable region, characterized by intense sun, turbulent winds and extreme temperature variations. Like all plants that grow in difficult situations, maca is a plant that accumulates many nutrients and substances that allow it to face these adverse situations. Accumulation is so important that the land where it grows is depleted to such an extent that nothing else can be grown on it for several years. Other ingredients: Safflower oil Rich in vitamins C, E, K, resins, fats and mineral salts, it promotes hair growth in three ways: • locally inhibiting the factors that cause hair loss, • increasing the supply of nutrients at the of scalp • by stimulating the proliferation of keratinocytes (the cells that make up the hair). Castor oil Known hero of the hair world, thanks to its high content of ricinoleic acid, castor oil: • prevents the formation of split ends and hair loss • gives shine and vitality to even the driest and most damaged hair • prevents and fights dandruff thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties • balances the PH of the scalp Wheat proteins With amino acids similar to those that make up our hair, they penetrate deep into the hair shaft where: • they strengthen their structure; • improve and maintain their hydration; • smoothes, smoothes and compacts the hair fiber. Even its perfume has proven beneficial properties! Petitgrain – purifying and astringent, balances excessive sebum production. • Grapefruit – revitalizing, stimulates the hair growth phase. • Ginger – tonic and strengthener, counteracts hair loss and the appearance of dandruff. • Rosemary – vasodilator, promotes tissue oxygenation of the hair follicles, increasing their activity. How to use Wet the hair and shampoo and apply it directly to the hair, gently massage the hair and scalp and rinse thoroughly. Please note Any product dedicated to combating hair loss acts at the level of the hair follicles that are still active – the greater the number of these follicles, the greater the effectiveness of the treatment. For this reason, early interventions usually offer better results. 90 g

This product is ideal for gently but effectively eliminating facial impurities: it leaves the skin clean, fresh and velvety. Like all Ethical Grace cosmetics, it has a very low environmental impact: it doesn't have a plastic bottle (you can reuse a bottle you already own) and its small size means less C02 (less volume to carry). Despite this, being a very concentrated product, its quantity is sufficient to fill two bottles of make-up remover milk! Not only that: made with natural, biodegradable and vegan ingredients. It is based on cucumber extract, with well-known astringent, toning and rebalancing properties; it is rich in group B vitamins, potassium, iodine and iron: ideal for the treatment of impure skin. How to use: Once the final product has been obtained (see video: https://youtu.be/fpELoJh-uQc), apply a small amount on a cotton pad (preferably reusable) and gently massage the face. Remove everything with warm water. Create your own facial cleanser: Add 170 g of hot, but not boiling, water to the contents of this pack. Stir slowly for about 2 minutes or until the product inside this pack has completely dissolved. Transfer the product to the final container. Let it rest for 24 hours. The product is ready for use.

This product is ideal for effectively removing make-up from the face and around the eyes, even the most stubborn. Very delicate, non-greasy, leaves the skin clean, smooth and velvety. Like all Ethical Grace cosmetics, it has a very low environmental impact: it doesn't have a plastic bottle (you can reuse a bottle you already own) and its small size means less C02 (less volume to carry). Despite this, being a very concentrated product, its quantity is sufficient to fill two bottles of make-up remover milk! Not only that: made with natural, biodegradable and vegan ingredients. It is based on Shea butter: nourishing, it has a balsamic action on the skin, highly recommended for the care of extremely dry or delicate skin. Decyl glucoside, on the other hand, is a highly biodegradable surfactant of natural origin. Often used in products for children or for people with particularly sensitive skin How to use: Once the final product is obtained, apply a small amount on a cotton pad (preferably reusable) and gently massage the face. Remove everything with warm water. Create your own facial cleanser: Add 130 g of hot, but not boiling, water to the contents of this pack. Stir slowly for about 2 minutes or until the product inside this pack has completely dissolved. Transfer the product to the final container. Let it rest for 24 hours. The product is ready for use.