[MOROCCANS CACTUS OIL MASK: The Development Story]

The Moroccan Cactus Oil Mask is based on an all-in-one serum made with additive-free ingredients.

The development of the mask began with our desire to create an effective serum that would allow you to feel the power of plants even more, by blending Moroccan cactus oil into a serum developed by a veteran research team with over 30 years of experience in developing additive-free cosmetics.

The recipe and quality of ingredients are crucial in product development. Even with excellent ingredients, an incorrect formulation will not yield desirable results. We carefully proceeded with development, keeping in mind that we are dealing with natural ingredients and striving not to compromise their inherent qualities.

 

Adding cactus oil was a critical aspect, ensuring that the combined ingredients resonated with each other, maximizing their plant-based energy, and providing a tangible effect on the skin. We diligently searched for the golden ratio, incorporating cactus oil to the absolute limit before the cream mask separated. Through repeated testing and development, the cream mask was finally born.

 

The Moroccan Cactus Oil Mask, born from Organic & Science.

We want you to know about the carefully selected plant-derived ingredients, so we have listed the ingredients and their respective roles here.

・Water

Water is an essential element in cosmetics. The developers of the Moroccan Cactus Oil Mask sought out excellent water suitable for cosmetics and found it at the foot of Mount Fuji. Cosmetic development begins and ends with water; it is a very important element.

・Moroccan Cactus Oil

Harvested once a year from cactus fruits rich in minerals, which are exposed to mist from the sea every morning and evening in Southern Morocco. The seeds of the cactus fruit are rich in linoleic acid, vitamin E, and other ingredients with strong antioxidant and excellent moisturizing properties.

・Rose Water

We use fragrant Bulgarian rose. It is a versatile nutrient with antibacterial and antiseptic properties that stabilize the mask with the power of plants, and also has moisturizing effects.

・Vegetable Glycerin

An ingredient extracted from natural seeds such as coconut, it is a type of natural alcohol that constitutes the human body, maintaining skin moisture and keeping it mildly acidic.

・BG (Naturally Derived)

A natural humectant derived from sugarcane, it has excellent moisturizing and softening effects, protecting the skin from dryness and helping to retain moisture.

 ・Cerium Oxide Metaphosphate NA

Non-chemical sunscreen using rare earth elements -

A type of inorganic rare earth element.

It is cerium oxide (CeO2), also known as ceria, which has been successfully dispersed in water by proprietary patented technology using platinum support.

While maintaining the high UV-blocking effect of cerium, it is made water-soluble, allowing it to cover a significantly wider range of UV wavelengths compared to conventional UV scattering agents (such as titanium dioxide). This means it can block not only UV-B but also UV-A, despite being water-based. By leveraging these characteristics as a cosmetic UV ingredient, it became possible to create a completely non-chemical formulation that eliminates the need for UV absorbers.

 

 ・Glucose

A natural ingredient derived from natural polymers (starch), it has a powerful moisturizing effect and protects the skin from dryness. The sticky texture of starch also helps prevent moisture evaporation from the product.

・Glycereth-26

Extracted from coconut oil, it emulsifies and stabilizes by blending oil and water-soluble components.

・Hydrogenated Lecithin

Hydrogenated lecithin derived from soybeans (a major component of lipids present in all cells in nature) is used as an emulsifier to create a creamy texture.

・Polyquaternium-10

A type of plant-derived sugar, a substance that forms plant cell walls, it has a strong affinity for oil and water, acting as an active agent.

・Squalane

Moisturizes, maintains skin softness, helps remove pore impurities, and strengthens the skin's barrier function.

・Jojoba Oil

Extracted from jojoba seeds, it is rich in amino acid proteins and helps prevent wrinkles and soften the skin.

・Rice Germ Oil

A vegetable oil rich in nutrients from rice bran and rice germ, containing active ingredients such as oryzanol, plant sterols, linoleic acid, and tocopherols, expected to have a whitening effect.

・Vegetable Oil

A vegetable oil using palm oil, coconut oil, etc. It is a light and soft semi-solid ingredient that stabilizes the product and prevents moisture loss.

・(C15-19) Alkane

A plant-derived moisturizer, expected to help keep the skin soft.

・Ceramide NP (Plant-derived)

A human-type ceramide with a structure almost identical to the ceramides found in the stratum corneum lipids of the skin. It is effective in moisturizing and strengthening the skin's barrier function. It is expected to prevent dryness and skin roughness, smooth the skin, and improve firmness.

・Ceramide AP (Plant-derived)

A type of human-type ceramide that strengthens the skin's barrier function, enhances moisture retention, and keeps the skin smooth. It is recommended for those with dry or rough skin.

・Ceramide EOP (Plant-derived)

Extracted from yeast or plants, it is a component that controls the skin barrier. It is believed to strengthen the barrier function, moisturize, and improve skin elasticity and flexibility. It is particularly effective for dry skin and anti-aging care.

・Phytosphingosine

Extracted from grains, it has a high moisturizing effect, enhances moisture retention, repairs the skin's barrier function, has antimicrobial properties, and promotes ceramide synthesis.

・Cerebroside, Sodium Hyaluronate

Helps prevent skin dryness and provides plump, elastic firmness and freshness.

・Hydrolyzed Collagen

Fish-derived, low molecular weight hydrolyzed collagen. Easily absorbed by the skin and quickly addresses skin concerns.

・Arbutin

A plant-derived whitening ingredient that suppresses melanin production and is expected to prevent spots and freckles.

・Hydrolyzed Elastin

Extracted from fish skin, it is naturally present in the skin but decreases with age. Applying it is said to help maintain skin elasticity and firmness.

・Polyquaternium-51

Used in cosmetics and medicine, it retains skin moisture, improves rough skin, protects the skin, and has soothing effects.

Polyquaternium-64, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Niacinamide, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chitosan Succinamide, Allantoin, PCA-Na, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-1 Lauryl Glycol, Cerium Oxide, Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, DNA-K, RNA-Na, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Sodium Chloride

This product meets the ISO 16128 (cosmetics) international standardization criteria.