Guava Cactus Mask from MyChelle

I know many of you enjoy the products from MyChelle. In fact, OBE readers introduced me to the line. So for the rest of you, if you haven't discovered this natural line of products, now might be the time with the launch of their newest product, Guava Cactus Mask.

From the company:

MyChelle Dermaceuticals introduces a new facial mask with powerful cactus antioxidants and the hydrating benefits of guava. New Guava Cactus Mask is a potent hydrating treatment delivering a multitude of antioxidants, perfect for those with dry/mature skin.

Prickly pear cactus extract provides moisture binding properties while oils of sunflower, jojoba, hemp, avocado, and squalane deeply nourish and lubricate dry, stressed skin. Organic green tea and tocotrienols mop up free radicals, and organic essential oils provide an uplifting aroma-therapeutic effect. Guava fruit contains more vitamin C than a typical citrus fruit, and vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis in the skin. Collagen is one key factor in maintaining the smooth, plump appearance of young, healthy skin.  Vitamin C also enhances the skin's immunity.

Cactus extracts contain copious amounts of phytochemicals to promote increased immune function, and a high level of potent antioxidants. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals and protect against future cellular damage and premature aging. Within skin care products, such as MyChelle's Guava Cactus Mask as well as NoTox™ and Revitalizing Night Cream, cactus extracts help prevent water evaporation from the epidermis (outer most layer of the skin) and act as a naturally effective moisturizer.

The epidermis layer of the skin regulates water retention and evaporation from the skin. The amount of water retained here determines the appearance of hydrated, stress free, smooth skin. The powerful antioxidants found within the cactus extracts may help minimize the development of fine lines and wrinkles, due to its anti-aging power.

MyChelle Dermaceuticals' products are available at fine health food stores nationwide.  You may also visit them at http://www.mychelleusa.com.

Comments

[Andrea]

Heather,

So glad you asked! This line has been formulated with natural ingredients and as you see from the post, there is no claim that it is organic. If you read through my posts, you will see that some are organic, some are natural and some fall into neither category -- they are products that work. I have found that although many readers want natural products, many of them, including myself, much prefer products that work.

As for the line being LOADED with chemicals, you exaggerate a bit. Here's the listing of ingredients from her site.

As for how I call my the OBE? It was a great name for a blog and I spend a good deal of time learning about this industry. More than that I'm a realist. Show me someone who is organic 100% of the time and I'll show you someone who lives in a bubble. I take great strides to use natural products when possible, but as I see the organic/green/eco overload and listen to objective sources I find a nice balance in between. Some may respect that, others, like you, will question "who I think I am." Well, glad you did and hope that answered your question.

Ingredients of interest:

Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Fruit: Antioxidant, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, promotes skin rejuvenation and anti-aging benefits

Psidium Guajava (Pink Guava) Fruit: Rich in phytochemicals, rehydrating agents and nourishing compounds that improve vitality and smooth the skin contours

Glycerin*: Acts as a natural preserving agent, re-moisturizes and lubricates the skin, and promotes skin softness and smoothness. From various plants

Opuntia Tuna (Prickley Pear) Fruit Extract: Soothes and softens the skin, relieves sensitivities, protects from free radical damage caused by environmental stress

Saccharum Officinarium (Sugar Cane): Rich in hydrating and exfoliating acids that relieve the skin of dead surface debris

Malic Acid (L): Derived from apples, provides antioxidant actions, assists in skin exfoliation and cellular renewal

Ascorbic Acid (L): Antioxidant, strengthens collagen, assists in brightening, provides anti-wrinkle effects / smoothes skin texture

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*: Re-conditions the skin, balances surface lipids, chemically similar to human sebum making it appropriate for all skin types

Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*: Rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids to re-moisturize and improve barrier function, restores the recycling of Vitamin E while providing antioxidant protections

Ubiquinone (CoQ10): Antioxidant actions that neutralize free radicals, assists in the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) to optimize energy components of the cell, significantly reduces wrinkles

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*: Rich in polyphenols such as EGCG that prevent free radical damage and tumor formation, reduces inflammation, inhibits destructive enzymes that break down healthy collagen fibers (improves firmness / elasticity), provides photo-protective benefits

Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract: Derived from an evergreen shrub, boldo provides toning, antiseptic and stimulating actions that assist in clearing problematic skin while rejuvenating aged skin

Tocotrienols: Antioxidant, UV protectant

Tocopherol (D-alpha): Fat soluble antioxidant (Vitamin E) that protects from oxidative stress, reduces wrinkles

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract: Highly antioxidant, reduces irritation, provides anti-bacterial actions and assists in repair mechanisms

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Fruit, Psidium Guajava (Pink Guava) Fruit, Glycerin*, Opuntia Tuna (Prickley Pear) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Totarol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Cactus) Stem Extract, Saccharum Officinarium (Sugar Cane), Malic Acid (L), Ascorbic Acid (L), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Honey*, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Alcohol Denat.*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Squalane, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol (D-alpha), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Citrus Racemosa (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Oil*, Citrus Reticulata (Red Mandarin) Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Monostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, SodiumHydroxide, Limonene

[Heather]

also loaded with chemicals... how do you call yourself an organic beauty expert?