Face the facts: Ingredients matter. Take seed oils for example. Needless to say extracting oils from a watermelon or sesame seed is no easy feat. But will still insist on using them in our Pacific Body Oil because they bring much-needed elasticity and pliability to your skin.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Apricot Kernel Oil
This oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids, plus fatty acids that contain vitamins A and E, and other essential nutrients for the skin. Linoleic acids provide moisturizing properties that plump cells and protect against moisture loss.
Sesame seed oil
This oil, highly prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing properties, penetrates into layers of the stratum corneum to reduce flaking and soothe and soften cracked skin. High in fatty acids like linoleic, palmitic, oleic and stearic that form the lipid protective barrier on the surface of the skin, it helps the body to retain moisture.
Watermelon seed oil
Thanks to its light texture and moisturizing capabilities, watermelon seed oil is highly desirable in body oil formulations. It’s highly nourishing and absorptive and even helps the body to eliminate toxins through the skin, all without leaving a greasy feel. Rich in EFAs that restore skin’s elasticity, it’s excellent for mature skin.
ALL INGREDIENTS
Camellia sinensis (camellia) oil*, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil*, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, squalene (vegetable squalene), sesamum indicum (sesame) oil*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) oleoresin*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, polianthes tuberosa (tuberose) essential oil, aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) essential oil**, trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) essential oil, citrus aurantium (neroli) essential oil*
* organic
** obtained from a reputable source that complies with government regulations to reforest
NO HARMFUL INGREDIENTS
No harmful chemicals, no waxes that can clog pores, no water that can evaporate and dry out your skin, and no nut oils that can go rancid with UV exposure.
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"Marie’s enthusiasm and knowledge has helped create a fantastic selection of natural products. This stuff works!" -- Nancy McNichol
"In the nearly 2 weeks that I have been using the MV Pacific line, I have seen marked improvement in my skin. Amazingly, I have only had 1 rosacea flare-up in these entire 12 days (!), and it was very minor. This is truly huge because I previously had 1 to 2 significant flare-ups every single day for the past year, and my skin was in a constant "reactive" state. I am beyond surprised that I would see such a huge difference so fast (and also that anything could help my skin) especially given how many different skin lines I've tried in the past 13 months since developing rosacea. My skin truly appears to be healing. Even the persistent redness that is always there (regardless of whether I am having a flare-up) is diminishing. Marie was actually in the store when I was there 12 days ago and she suggested that I switch from the micronized zinc sunscreen I had been using for a couple of years to her non-nano formula instead, which I did. I think that this in particular has made a huge difference since it calmed my skin from the first time I tried it. She also suggested a daily Turmeric & Vitamin C supplement, which I have been taking. Anyway, I am beyond thrilled and plan to continue using the Pacific line. My skin hasn't looked this good in over a year!" -- Rebecca J.
"I’ll put in my two cents and say I recently tried MVO’s Pacific line (based on a recommendation from this blog) and my skin is completely transformed. I’ve tried every clean product on the market, and I can easily say these are the most effective products out there, for me at least. And I don’t work for the company! I’m just a product junkie. So while $375 may seem like a lot, I would go for it based on my experience with MVO. I completely trust them based on my experience so far." -- Alison
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"Over the years I have tried most every product under the sun, searching for the perfect marriage of natural and organic as well as effective. Marie Veronique Organics embody these wonderful qualities as well as meet my standards of supporting an environmentally responsible and friendly business model. At 41, living under the Colorado sun, I am thrilled to have these products in my arsenal!" -- Carré Otis Model, Author, Activist and Mother
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As we age, our skin produces less of the oils it needs to lubricate and protect itself. And your face isn’t the only victim. Any area of your body that gets a lot of wear and tear is likely to develop rough, dry patches and increased slackness.
Applying essential fatty acid rich oils, rather than lotions, to the body is the best way to boost the body’s capacity to retain moisture. Oils smooth rough patches and even heal cracked skin. These fatty acids, called lipids, are part of the environmental protection barrier that prevent outside elements, among them sun, wind and pollution, from assaulting the skin and compromising its integrity. Oils also work wonders for restoring elasticity and keeping your skin hydrated.
At Marie Veronique Organics, we prefer oils to lotions because the small lipid particles penetrate past the epidermal barrier to deliver nutrients to deeper layers of the skin. This means that a very high concentration of therapeutic ingredients can reach the dermal layer where skin renewal takes place.
Most people get a bit nervous when they hear the words oil and skin in the same sentence. But there’s no reason to get nervous. In fact, waxes, not oils, are the major cause of skin congestion. Research indicates that a compromised lipid barrier may be at the root of skin problems such as eczema, acne and wrinkles.
"Intelligent Ingredients" is more than just a tagline. It’s the overriding principle that guides every formulation at Marie Veronique Organics. That’s because science tells us that what goes on your skin ultimately penetrates your skin and goes into your body. The right ingredients can do a world of good and the wrong ones quite the opposite. Before an ingredient gets added to a product we make sure it does the right thing, efficiently and without causing harm to you or the planet.
Using our deep scientific understanding of the aging process, we turn to nature for potent ingredients that will counter—and even reverse—the effects of aging skin. Our ingredients are selected to penetrate deep within the skin, working exactly where the aging action happens, rather than simply staying on the surface. And above all else, we stand by our philosophy that toxic ingredients, harmful chemicals, artificial agents and preservatives are not the solution for making your skin look and feel younger.
It’s probably no surprise that our entire company is dedicated to sustainability. Wherever possible we use natural, organic and fair trade ingredients, packaged in 100% recyclable materials. And we source them as close to our Mill Valley headquarters as possible to keep our footprint super small.
Shake well before use and keep in a cool place. Massage onto the body while skin is still moist. If irritation develops, discontinue use and consult a physician.
