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August 2013 E SERUM – Vital Nutrient Treatment Vol. 4 Issue 1 A silky, velvety serum that supplies in zinc content, pumpkin may also edema, wrinkling, photo-aging and skin with potent antioxidants, valu- aid the healing process. Other nutri- an increased incident of skin cancer. able hydration and healing support, ents include magnesium, phospho- That is why it is vital to apply tocoph- Pumpkin E Serum contains a blend rus, copper, potassium, niacin, folic erol topically to replenish the vitamin of flavanoids and vital nutrients for acid, riboflavin, and thiamin as well E lost in skin by the action of ozone much needed skin nourishment and as pantothenic acid, salicylic acid, and UV light. cell protection. Ideal for tired, life- beta-carotene, retinol, unsaturated less, dehydrated skin since it pro- , and antioxidants. Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel – vides oxygen respiration to the tissue, High in vitamin C and potassium; provides Rhonda Allison’s Pumpkin E Serum Pumpkin is used as an exfoliation antioxidant and antibacterial properties. is considered a “treatment” serum accelerator, a powerful antioxidant Grapefruit Peel Oil - a very concentrated oil containing and a mild retinoic acid substitute. also works as an an- Tocopherol D-Alpha (Vitamin E) and Pumpkin contains a wide spectrum tiseptic, astringent the natural extracts of of vitamin A derivatives that fit into and anti- nflamma- oil which include Beta-Carotene, the retinoic acid receptors found in tory and provides Zinc, Salicylic Acid, and Retinol. the skin, activating cellular turnover. detoxifying, sooth- The keratolytic properties of pump- ing and toning support. Often used FOCUS INGREDIENTS kin enzymes make a good non-abra- to treat acne, oily skin, Citrus Gran- Pepo (Pumpkin) – sive preparation for much stronger dis is also a natural preservative that A powerful antioxidant and mild retinoic exfoliations, while decreasing the provides a light citrus scent to many acid substitute. Archeological evidence oxidative and free radical stress as- skin care products. Because of its from the seeds, rinds, and peduncles sociated with chemical exfoliations. high concentrations of flavonoids (stalks) of gourds show that Native and vitamin C, grapefruit peel oil Americans were cultivating cucurbits Tocopherol (D-Alpha) – A lipid-soluble also provides great anti-aging bene- at least 8,000 years ago. Botanical- vitamin and the natural, chirally correct fits - promoting collagen production, ly, the fruit of these plants is called form of vitamin E; a powerful antioxidant improving skin elasticity and helping a pepo; a pepo has the ovary wall that stimulates the immune system and to diminish hyperpigmentation. fused with the receptacle to form a helps thicken skin tissue. Considered rind. If the fruits are harvested in an an a ntioxidant su- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Berga- immature stage, they’re called sum- perstar, vitamin E mot) Fruit Oil – An often mer squash, if harvested at maturity decreases the fre- used in aromatherapy to create a more it’s a or pumpkin. quency and sever- relaxed, happy feeling; an antiseptic that ity of pathological balances oil, provides wound healing and events in the skin. tones skin. With a rich, sweet-tart According to the aroma, bergamont oil is used in Earl Journal of Molecular Medicine (Jan- Grey tea, perfumery, and aromather- uary 1995, pages 7–17), “More than apy to treat depression in addition to other tissues, the skin is exposed to providing relief from skin irritations numerous environmental chemical such as psoriasis, eczema, cold Modern folk healers advocate pump- and physical agents…causing oxi- sores, acne, kin seeds to rid the body of intestinal dative stress.” oily skin worms and point out that the seed The ozone present in polluted air conditions oil is especially helpful for healing and chicken burns and wounds. Pumpkin con- decreases the vitamin E content in the stratum corneum, accelerating pox. Often tains large amounts of zinc, mag- used in various medicinal formula- nesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, oxidation and destruction of mem- brane lipids. This along with expo- tions, this essential oil also contains ferulic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, vi- good antibiotic properties making tamin A, and vitamin B. Being high sure to ultraviolet light may cause skin problems such as erythema, it helpful when treating problem- 1 WHITE PAPER

August 2013 PUMPKIN E SERUM – Vital Nutrient Treatment Vol. 4 Issue 1 atic skin conditions, minor wounds, bat acne conditions, ylang-ylang bal- acid that helps maintain tissue cellu- skin ulcers and topical infections. It ances sebaceous activity making it lar antioxidants and is a key ingredi- should be noted, however, that this good for both oily and dry skin types. ent in neutralizing hydrogen perox- oil could photosensitize the skin. Believed to protect the hair and skin ide in lipids, protecting mitochondria from the salt and sun, it is also used from damage and regulating DNA Cananga Odorata (Ylang-Ylang) for healing and nourishing the rough- duplication. Flower Oil – Provides a soothing effect est skin. to skin while balancing the secretion of COMPOSITION sebum; great for all skin types, oily or dry. One of the most sought-after ingredi- (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, First recognized at the beginning of ents in the perfume industry, ylang- Tocopherol (D-Alpha), Citrus Gran- the 20th century, the medicinal prop- ylang’s scent is used as a floral top dis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Au- erties of ylang-ylang were first discov- note in the ever-popular Chanel No. rantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit ered to be an effective treatment for 5 perfume, Beautiful by Estee Laud- Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) all types of diseases including ma- er, Poison by Christian Dior, and Es- Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora laria, typhus and intestinal infections cape by Calvin Klein. (Camphor) Bark Oil, Lavandula An- and were shown to have a calming gustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Jasminum Glutathione (L) – Protects fibroblasts effect on the heart during times of Officinale (Jasminum) Oil, Glutathi- and helps avoid wrinkles by strengthen- distress. In the Philippines, healers one (L), Polygonum Cuspidatum (Gi- ing and rebuilding collagen bonds; a tri- have long used ant Knotweed) Extract, Helianthus peptide that supports the maintenance of ylang-ylang in Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil cellular antioxidants in tissue. Found in salves to treat in- all human tissues, glutathione is the sect bites, snake body’s only naturally manufactured bites, cuts, burns antioxidant which is extracted as and scrapes. glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine Today, ylang-ylang essential oil treats and is a crucial element in the an- such symptoms as impotence, in- tioxidant defense system of the cell, somnia, PMS, high blood pressure together with superoxide dismutase, and rapid heartbeat. With a very catalase, tocopherol D-alpha (vita- soothing and calming effect, ylang- min E) and ascorbic acid (vitamin ylang also treats disorders related to C). All of these antioxidants are re- stress, such as insomnia, depres- quired to defend the cell (and the sion, nervous tension, anxiety, rapid skin) from the powerful, destructive, breathing, rapid heartbeat and high oxidants formed during the course of blood pressure. The main chemical metabolism, such as superoxide, hy- components in ylang-ylang are lina- drogen peroxide, peroxyl oxides and lool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, hydroxyl radicals. p-cresyl methyl ether, methyl benzo- ate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate and other sesquiterpenes, as well as caryophyllene, geraniol, eugenol, sa- frole, farnesol. In skin care, ylang-ylang has been The role of glutathione is fundamen- used to treat eczema, dry scalp, tal where impairment of the gluta- chapped lips, blemishes and irrita- thione system results in damage to tion associated with insect stings or the cell membrane and death of the bites. Often praised for helping com- cells. It is a potent antioxidant amino 2