Citra Vive Facial Serum

HOW TO APPLY

To use Citra Vive Facial Serum by West Five Story Natural Skincare, start with cleansed and toned skin. Apply a few drops of the serum evenly onto your face and neck, gently massaging it in using upward circular motions. Follow with your regular moisturizer and sunscreen in the daytime. For best results, use the serum twice daily—morning and night—before applying your moisturizer.

INGREDIENTS
Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe Vera Gel), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C Powder), Aqua Destillata (Distilled Water), Tocopherol (Vitamin E Oil), and Boswellia carterii (Frankincense Essential Oil).

1 oz dropper bottle

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe Vera Gel in facial serums offers numerous benefits, including deep hydration, soothing irritated or inflamed skin, and providing a rich source of antioxidants that help combat free radical damage. Its natural antimicrobial properties can assist in reducing acne and bacteria, while vitamins such as A, C, and E promote skin healing, improve elasticity, and brighten the complexion. Additionally, Aloe Vera's gentle, nourishing qualities make it suitable for sensitive skin types, helping to maintain a healthy, balanced, and youthful-looking skin.

Vitamin C Powder: Vitamin C powder in a facial serum offers numerous skin benefits, primarily as a potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV rays, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. It also promotes collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and firmness, and brightens dull skin for a more radiant complexion. Additionally, Vitamin C assists in reducing hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, while its anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritated skin, making it advantageous for various skin types.

Distilled Water: Distilled water in a facial serum serves as a pure, contaminant-free base that helps dissolve and evenly distribute active ingredients, enhancing their absorption into the skin. Its lack of minerals and impurities minimizes the risk of irritation or breakouts, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Additionally, distilled water helps maintain the serum's stability and consistency, ensuring a smooth application while hydrating the skin and supporting overall skin health by facilitating the delivery of beneficial ingredients.

Vitamin E Oil: Vitamin E oil is a popular ingredient in facial serums due to its antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from environmental damage and free radicals, potentially reducing signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. It also promotes skin hydration by strengthening the skin’s barrier, aiding in the retention of moisture, and can help improve skin texture and tone. Additionally, Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated skin, making it beneficial for sensitive or damaged skin, and may support the healing process of scars and minor wounds.

Frankincense Essential Oil: Frankincense essential oil offers numerous benefits when included in a facial serum, primarily for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties, which help reduce redness, soothe irritated skin, and promote a clearer complexion. It is renowned for its skin rejuvenating qualities, aiding in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, and supporting skin elasticity and firmness. Additionally, frankincense's ability to promote cell regeneration can enhance skin tone and texture, making it a valuable ingredient for aging or damaged skin, while its calming aroma also provides aromatherapeutic benefits.