Oleogel skin care hyaluronic acid

An oleogel is a water-free care product based on lipids (oils and fats). In contrast to emulsions (creams), the skin's moisture content increases slowly during application and no water is supplied from the outside. The increase in skin moisture occurs from within. The natural oils of the oleogel support this process by reducing the transepidermal water loss of the skin. The high fat content of our oleogels in combination with beeswax and propolis therefore cares for the skin sustainably and not only for a short time.

There are different forms of hyaluronic acid. The size and degree of crosslinking of the molecules can vary. In our hyaluronic acid concentrate we use hyaluronic acid in a balanced mixture of different molecular sizes (high, medium and low molecular weight). Because: The smaller the hyaluronic acid molecule, the deeper it can penetrate through the layers of the skin into the underlying tissue and develop its water-storing effect there, while larger molecules have an immediate effect on the skin.

The oleogel is ideal for dry and very dry skin. Since it is naturally very rich, we do not recommend it for very oily skin. For combination skin, we would recommend applying it to the dry areas only.

For those who don't want to read a lot: Simply put, our oleogel has no pH value.

For those who want to know more: Unfortunately, this question cannot be answered with a simple number, as with conventional emulsions or creams.

Our oleogel is anhydrous and the pH value as we know it is actually only defined for water (or aqueous solutions). The pH value relates to H + ions in the water. The more H + ions there are in the solution, the lower the pH value. That is why one often finds the statement: “Oils have no pH value”.

In principle, however, every liquid has a pH value, but this fluctuates greatly and is not comparable with the pH value of aqueous solutions and is also not as important for the skin as the pH value of water. The whole thing is a very complex topic and since the 50s scientists around the world have been working on developing a system for measuring the pH value that works for every liquid. In organic liquids (like the oils that we use in the oleogel) the pH value is completely different than in water (or creams and emulsions), since they have much fewer mobile protons and the pH value in water is in principle based on it refers to free protons. So you could say our oleogel has no pH value, at least not comparable to the pH value we know.

It depends on your skin type. We generally recommend using it in the evening, as the hyaluronic acid can then be absorbed for several hours and the product can therefore develop its effect overnight. If you have very dry skin, you can also use the product in the morning and evening.

Hyaluronic acid is an endogenous substance that keeps our connective tissue flexible and soft. It provides resilience and elasticity. Now you may be wondering when it makes sense to use products with hyaluronic acid and how you can best use such products. The short answer is: whenever your skin lacks moisture! This can affect mature skin, but it doesn't have to be. Products with hyaluronic acid have their rightful place in every routine. There are different opinions about the age from which we should start to explicitly care for our skin with regard to skin aging. Since we are of the opinion that prevention is better than fighting damage later, we roughly decided on 25. From then on you can slowly start thinking about skin aging and how you can best protect your skin. But don't worry, even if you are older: it is never too late to start the right care. Of course, that doesn't mean that in your early thirties you should start using creams that are specifically designed for mature skin. These usually have too many ingredients that your skin doesn't even know what to do with. But moisture is important even at a young age. And with hyaluronic acid you really get it delivered.

No, our oleogel does not contain parabens or other preservatives. Since we designed our oleogel to be completely anhydrous, the protection that nature offers us is sufficient! Many of the ingredients naturally have slightly conserving properties, such as vitamin E or propolis tincture. The lack of water in the recipe also means that bacteria cannot multiply so easily, which makes the use of preservatives unnecessary.

Yes, the oleogel is much more liquid than you are used to from a "normal" cream, for example. That is also intentional. If we made it thicker, it would be much too rich for facial care and would look more like an ointment. In addition, the oleogel is, at least in terms of consistency, a little more sensitive to temperature than a "normal" cream. So it can be, for example, if the crucible is in your bathroom and it is warmer there or the crucible is even near the heater that the oleogel becomes more liquid. Therefore, it is best to avoid a location near the heater. If you don't mind a cool gel, you can also put it in the refrigerator, then it will be a little firmer. This can be very refreshing, especially in summer.