A new innovative skincare series with black garlic

Fermented black garlic is an ancient miracle cure from Korea that is used in local traditions as a health stimulant and also as a skin problem reliever. Black garlic is a powerful antioxidant, as the special process of fermentation increases the content of phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are crucial antioxidants in combating free radicals, which means that they help fight against premature ageing of the skin. The active ingredients of black garlic also help to renew and restore the skin, and protect it from the harmful effects of the environment. Black garlic also has scientifically proven properties for fighting fungal infections and killing harmful microbes.

Black garlic is the main foundation of the Tilk! Lab skin care series and the approach to integrating this ingredient for use in skin care has been developed in cooperation with TalTech scientists.

Camomile has a calming effect, it helps soothe inflammation and itching. Camomile softens and renews skin. The chamazulene in camomile flowers counteracts inflammation and repairs damaged tissues. It helps clean pores, fights blackheads and comedones. Due to essential oils and antioxidants in camomile, it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic benefits. It is hypoallergenic and helps neutralise free radicals.

Sea buckthorn is a popular medicinal herb in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Sea buckthorn oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds, as well as many antioxidants. The oil helps the skin to renew and heals micro-wounds. It also protects the skin from sun damage and helps reduce inflammation caused by ultraviolet radiation. Scientists believe that the omega-3 and omega-7 content of sea buckthorn play a major role in this. Sea buckthorn also helps to make the skin more elastic and prevents the skin from drying out.

Hyaluronic acid has a wonderful power of binding moisture of the skin and transporting oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. Hyaluronic acid helps to retain moisture in the skin and contributes to the process of skin renewal and healing of micro-wounds, it also helps rough skin and increases skin elasticity. Almost 50% of the hyaluronic acid in the human body is found in the skin. A decrease in this percentage (for example due to UV radiation) can lead to wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid can strongly affect the depth of wrinkles, reducing them and improving the strength and elasticity of the skin.

Lavender oil fights bacteria and therefore it can be used to prevent issues and help problematic skin, including acne-prone skin. Lavender oil cleans pores and reduces inflammation. Lavender has the power of lightening the skin, it helps with pigmentation spots, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation, calms red and spotty skin. It includes antioxidants that help defend the skin from free radicals. The essential oil of lavender has a calming aroma, which is also associated with evening procedures and calm sleep.

When used on the skin, vitamin C can neutralise reactive oxygen species activated by solar radiation and environmental influences such as smoke and pollution. In addition, it is an effective component in skin care, fighting hyperpigmentation, pigment spots, and sun spots. Vitamin C improves the overall condition of the skin and epidermis, being an important component in the process of collagen formation. Vitamin C helps moisturise the skin, brighten it, even out the skin tone and give it energy.

The extract from mallow is a good component for skin care products as it softens and tones the skin. It contains polysaccharides and tannins, which help constantly moisturise the skin. Mallow alleviates the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin, such as dark spots, wrinkles, sagging skin, premature ageing, and sunburn. With the help of mallow, the skin is plump, it helps to smooth fine wrinkles and helps to rejuvenate dry skin. It is ideal for soothing irritated skin, maintaining delicate skin, and combating the signs of skin ageing.

Juniper berries include essential oils and vitamin P or flavonoids, which tone the capillaries and are anti-inflammatory. The essential oil from juniper berries is good for skin with inflammations, as it cools, softens, and refreshes the skin, being antiseptic and improving blood circulation. Juniper berries also include a lot of vitamin C, which is crucial for strengthening the immune system, collagen synthesis, and for the function of blood vessels. It also works as a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from the effect of free radicals.

Sage is known for its contents of essential oils with strong antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, which gives it a good cleansing effect for the skin. Sage boosts the skin’s metabolic processes and fights free radicals, protecting the skin from inflammation, and helps fight the inflammatory processes that have already started. T

Turmeric was known in the ancient Vedic culture in India as a medicinal plant around 4000 years ago. The curcumin in turmeric has strong antioxidant properties, which gives turmeric strong anti-ageing benefits. Turmeric also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and it is part of collagen synthesis – all of this combined makes turmeric a strong anti-ageing component and a great healer, restorer, and calmer of the skin.