Natural extracts are essences extracted from plants, and the extracted parts can be roots, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, etc. For many years, natural extracts have become a popular beauty trend because they possess many outstanding characteristics considered "plus points" for the skin, such as: natural ingredients that are close to nature; can have a pleasant, mild scent; some ingredients have excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin. And above all, the effectiveness of natural ingredients on the skin is not inferior to chemical ingredients.

At oh!oh!, the natural ingredients in our products are carefully selected and are an indispensable "piece of the puzzle" in our formulas to bring optimal results to the skin. So, what specific natural ingredients are in oh!oh! products? What outstanding benefits do they offer the skin? The article below will answer that for you.

1. Rose Of Jericho Extract

The Rose of Jericho, scientifically known as Selaginella Lepidophylla, is also known by its luxurious and noble name - Rose of Jericho. The Rose of Jericho is a plant belonging to the moss family. They mainly live in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico - a region with extremely harsh climate conditions, low humidity, and high temperatures (almost completely arid) all year round.

The outstanding characteristic of this plant is its superior ability to survive in the desert environment. In harsh dry conditions (up to 10 years), they will curl up like "dry balls" and all metabolic functions will decrease to a minimum to protect the seeds. They will quickly "revive" when watered: they unfurl and gradually regain their fresh, vibrant green color. Perhaps because of this "death and rebirth" characteristic, they are also called "resurrection plants".

Extracts from the Rose of Jericho (extracts from the stem, leaves, and roots) will yield the active ingredient Glyceryl Glucoside, which has the outstanding ability to effectively moisturize and retain moisture, and is widely used in current skincare products.

Main uses:

- Hydrates, forms a water-retaining film, and prevents transepidermal water loss, thereby helping to balance skin moisture.

- Boosts cellular metabolism and strengthens the skin's healthy protective barrier.

- Antioxidant, reduces wrinkles, enhances firmness, and improves skin smoothness.

- Reduces inflammation, soothes sensitive skin.

- Supports wound healing, promotes cell proliferation.

2. Comfrey Extract

Comfrey, scientifically known as Symphytum Officinale, is most commonly known as Comfrey. This plant originated in Europe and is now grown all over the world. Comfrey has long been considered a good therapeutic herb used in medicine.

Both the leaves and roots of the Comfrey plant contain small organic molecules of Allantoin with the outstanding ability to stimulate cell growth and repair skin damage. Certified as a Level 1 ingredient by the EWG (lowest hazard level), Allantoin is commonly used in skincare products for sensitive or troubled skin, with excellent soothing and anti-irritant effects.

Main uses:

- Anti-inflammatory, supports acne treatment, soothes skin, and reduces irritation and redness.

- Repairs damage, heals scars quickly.

- Antioxidant and strengthens the skin's healthy protective barrier.

- Moisturizes, improves rough skin, helps skin become smooth.

Both Rose of Jericho and Comfrey extracts are found in oh!oh! HA serum : amber (30ml) - Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating, Brightening, Anti-Wrinkle Serum. Find detailed product information and purchase it HERE.

3. Meadowsweet (Spiraea Ulmaria) Extract

Meadowsweet, scientifically known as Filipendula Ulmaria, is best known as Spiraea Ulmaria. This is a common herb in the West, primarily in Sweden. With its subtle fragrance and pleasant taste, Meadowsweet is dubbed the "queen of the meadows". The flower stalks are often dried and placed in drawers or beds to preserve their scent. Queen Elizabeth I of England used Meadowsweet as a fragrance and deodorizer in her bedroom. In addition, this flower was also used for wedding decorations/as a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Thanks to its abundant content of nourishing ingredients and minerals, Meadowsweet is widely used in cosmetics to help purify and improve the beauty of the skin.

Main uses:

- Gentle exfoliation, cleanses excess oil and accumulated impurities.

- Antioxidant, limits melanin production.

- Controls excess sebum, keeps skin clear and non-greasy.

- Soothes skin, brightens and evens skin tone.

4. Candeia Tree Extract

The Candeia tree, scientifically known as Vanillosmopsis Erythropappa, is a tropical shrub that grows mainly in the grasslands of the Southeast and Midwest regions of Brazil. Since ancient times, ancient indigenous tribes have used Candeia as a valuable medicinal plant with antibacterial properties and the ability to heal wounds. The essential oil extracted from this woody species is rich in Alpha-bisabolol - an ingredient famous for its anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it has been widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for a long time.

Alpha-bisabolol in oh!oh! BHA 2% toner : b is a patented ingredient and has been certified by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Main uses:

- Anti-inflammatory, soothes skin, reduces redness and irritation in sensitive skin.

- Brightens and evens skin tone.

- Helps fade dark spots and post-acne hyperpigmentation.

Both Meadowsweet and Candeia extracts are found in oh!oh! BHA 2% toner : b (75ml) - 2% BHA Exfoliating, Deep Cleansing Toner. Find detailed information and purchase it HERE.

5. Sea Buckthorn Extract

Sea Buckthorn, scientifically known as Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, is most commonly known as Sea Buckthorn. This is one of the oldest plant species on Earth, with a history of 200 million years. Sea Buckthorn contains over 100 ingredients such as flavonoids, amino acids, and minerals, along with natural vitamin C - 200 times the amount found in apples. This is also why Sea Buckthorn was used by East Asian nobility as a health tonic and was considered "one of the three treasures of kings and queens".

Sea Buckthorn extract is currently a highly valued skincare ingredient favored by many. This plant has orange fruits and is very rich in nutrients. The oil extracted from the fruit or seeds of this plant is yellow or orange and is incorporated into many skincare products due to its anti-aging properties and abundant nutrients for healthy skin.

Main uses:

- Powerful antioxidant, repairs damaged cells and prevents signs of skin aging.

- Provides abundant nutrients for healthy, vibrant skin.

- Brightens skin thanks to high vitamin C content, leaving skin smooth & even-toned.

Sea Buckthorn extract is found in oh!oh! Sumer Serum - Vitamin C Brightening & Anti-Aging Serum. Find detailed information and purchase it HERE.

6. Kakadu Plum Extract

Kakadu Plum (also known as Gubinge, Murunga or Billygoat plum), scientifically known as Terminalia Ferdinandiana, is a fruit native to Australia. Because it contains the highest vitamin C content among other fruits, Kakadu plum is known as the "king of Vitamin C". It is known that 100 grams of Kakadu plum contains up to 5,300 mg of Vitamin C; 100 times more than oranges, 150 times more than lemons, and 500 times more than blueberries.

Main uses:

- Superior antioxidant, prevents the formation of signs of aging on the skin.

- Strengthens the firmness and elasticity of the skin through its ability to increase collagen production.

- Soothes sensitive skin, anti-inflammatory, reduces redness, swelling, and skin irritation; safe for even sensitive skin.

- Nourishes and brightens skin, improves uneven skin tone and pigmentation spots.

7. Oriental Fruit Extracts

A complex extract of 4 fruits: Fig, Pomegranate (Punica Granatum), White Mulberry (Morus Alba), and Ginkgo Biloba. These are all fruits containing high levels of Phytoestrogen, which helps to care for damaged skin and supports the restoration of skin damage, preventing deformation and degradation of skin structure safely and naturally.

Main uses:

- Antioxidant, supports, repairs, and prevents skin damage caused by external environmental factors, thereby maintaining healthy and youthful skin.

- Nourishes and brightens skin, fades dark spots & brown spots, promotes a more even skin tone, prevents skin dullness caused by sun exposure.

- Reduces inflammation, highly soothes the skin.

- Hydrates and restores skin's elasticity and firmness.