The Science of BIO Essentials Products

BIO Essentials products are the perfect blend of science and nature, that combine vitamins and minerals, essential oils and natural ingredients from the life-giving sea that nurture and reveal skin's natural, healthy glow.

All of these products are formulated without animal products or byproducts. They are pH balanced, without any dyes or chemical fragrances, and they have been proven to be gentle and hypoallergenic, meaning they can be used on the most sensitive skin.

All of these unique products are voluntarily tested on humans-never on animals.

Algae (Wakame) Extract: A seaweed rich in vitamins and minerals with rejuvenating, revitalizing and antioxidant properties.

Allantoin: A natural compound derived from comfrey, sugar beet or wheat sprouts. It has healing, soothing and softening effects on the skin. It also helps to promote cellular renewal.

Aloe Vera: A natural healer that stimulates collagen production and reduces inflammation.

Apricot Oil: A non-greasy emollient pressed from the seeds of apricots.

Ascorbic Acid: (Vitamin C) An antioxidant and essential co-factor necessary for the formation and function of collagen. Shown to even skin color and texture and help regenerate stores of Vitamin E.

Bentonite: A cleansing clay that is soft and highly absorbent..

Beta Carotene: An antioxidant that may reduce the effects of sun damage.

Beta Glucans: A yeast extract that stimulates and strengthens the skin's immune system.

Bladderwrack Extract: A type of seaweed rich in amino acids, trace minerals and nutrients that helps balance the skin. Shown to have softening, mineralizing and soothing properties.

Ceramides: A natural structural lipid found in skin that is essential for maintaining the water content found in healthy skin.

Copper Complex: An oil absorbing serum that keeps skin shine-free and comfortably moisturized.

Coriandrum Sativum: A coriander extract product that helps maintains skin moisture balance.

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline: An amino acid that supports the production of collagen and significantly improves skin elasticity.

Evening Primrose and Borage Oil: A combination of oils that enhances moisture retention from within and assist in the repair of the natural moisture barrier of the skin.

Geranium Oil: A moisturizing, strengthening and rejuvenating oil with gentle astringent capabilities.

Gotu Kola: An herb that has been used for centuries to heal scars and improve circulation. Also has youth-giving properties similar to those of ginseng.

Horsetail Extract: A source of silica that helps energize cell activity.  Hydrolyzed Elastin & Soluble Collagen: Natural skin proteins that protect the skin from environmental factors as they increase moisturization.

Jojoba Oil: An extract from the jojoba bean that acts as a humectant and creates a protective film over the skin to help keep in moisture.

Juniper Oil: A penetrating anti-inflammatory oil that compounds efficiently as an antiseptic, astringent and cleanser.

Kollaren-CPP: A collagen potentiating peptide that stimulates cell growth and the regeneration of collagen.

Lecithin: An emollient and water-binding agent.

Licorice Extract: A botanical extract that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-allergy properties.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: A form of vitamin C that is considered stable and an effective antioxidant for skin. Suppresses melanin formation.

Neroli Oil: An extract from orange flowers that soothes dry and aging skin. Stimulates cell regeneration.

Orange Oil: A non-irritating antiseptic with detoxifying and toning qualities.

Panthenol: (Pro-Vitamin B-5) A long-lasting moisturizer that enhances the healing of dry and damaged skin.

Retinyl Palmitate: A Vitamin A derivative that enhances skin elasticity, normalizes dry and photo-damaged skin, increases skin thickness and firmness and reduces dryness.

Rice Bran Oil: A soothing emollient oil rich in Vitamin E with antioxidizing properties.

Sea Lettuce: A type of seaweed with highly moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

Sodium Hyaluronate: A component of skin tissue that is used to achieve greater suppleness. An excellent water-binding agent.

Squalane Ceramide: A combination with antioxidant and immune-stimulating properties.

Tocopheryl Acetate: (Vitamin E) An anti-oxidant and powerful free-radical scavenger.

Ylang Ylang Oil: A natural antiseptic and essential oil fragrance.