Organic Hop Extract

The New Zealand Organic Hop extract has properties that help protect, soothe, and revitalize the skin, while decreasing the appearance of blood vessels. This extract assists in producing a softer and more supple skin appearance through helping to improve collagen production, delay visible signs of ageing and reduce dark spots, all while having skin toning effects. The hop extract not only possesses two potent antibacterials but also contain anti-inflammatory tannins as well as natural plant estrogens that promote hormonal balance, assisting in combat against irritations such as; acne and redness.  

Anti-inflammatory properties: 
The bitter principle in the hop are the humulones - these can have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and decrease surface blood vessels. We have seen this is particularly beneficial in our range for those of you with problematic skin conditions, the hop aims to reduce the heat and redness in the base of acne and blemishes and can also be beneficial with conditions like rosacea.

Antiseptic properties: 
The extracts of Hops are rich in several compounds that make it an effective cleanser and antiseptic, it has shown to prevent five of the major acne causing bacteria.
What's better than getting rid of acne quickly? Preventing it in the first place!

Age delaying properties: 
The Xanthohumol found in the Hop is known to restrain elastase and matrixmetalloproteinases. (I promise you, I tried to google easier names to explain these enzymes to you all but these are their names and that would be like me trying to change your name - it would be just rude!)  Let's focus on the positives here, these enzymes in our skin are a significant cause of skin aging because they break down collagen and elastin fibres. When good ol' Xanthohumol comes along from our friend Mr Hop this decreases these enzymes defence, meaning that collagen and elastin levels go up to begin improving skin structure... can you say 'goodbye wrinkles!'