MAYAN DEW, serum for dehydrated skin: La Belle Lune

MAYAN DEW

Serum for dehydrated skin

Mayan Dew is a lightweight, synergistic blend of nutrient rich botanical extracts and humectants specifically formulated to quench thirsty skin and leave it feeling soft, plump and hydrated. Mayan Dew is enriched with 6 naturally moisturising, vitamin rich botanical extracts inspired by the land of Mesoamerica.

Tepezcohuite, an Ancient Mayan skin secret, is blended with Prickly Pear, Yucca, Agave, Chaparral and Hibiscus and is combined with humectants like Sugar Beet Extract, Vegetable Glycerin and Vegan Hyaluronic Acid.

We blend these ingredients with Orange Blossom Water and Vanilla Extract for an extra moisture punch and to add a joyful, sensory experience to your skincare routine.

Mayan Dew is oil and essential oil free and is gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Tepezcohuite
Extract Our secret ingredient in Mayan Dew is known in Mexico as Tepezcohuite (Pronounced Te-pez-co-wheete) and is also called the “Skin Tree” by the Ancient Maya because of its amazing healing properties. We make our own Tepezcohuite Extract in house combined with Organic Vanilla Pods and Organic Vegetable Glycerin. Native to Southern Mexico and South America the tree bark and root bark have been used for centuries to promote skin health. The essential parts in its chemical make up are Flavonoids (antioxidants), Lipids (boosts moisture barrier/hydration of cells), Tannins (reduces inflammation/astringent) and Polyphenols/Micro Nutrients (Zinc, Magnesium and Iron) all playing a role in repairing and protecting the epidermis and inhibiting the degradation of collagen. The nutrients in Tepezcohuite help to preserve skins natural hyaluronic acid production and ability to retain moisture.

Prickly Pear Extract
Prickly Pear Extract (also known as Nopal Cactus) is derived from the Oputina species of Cacti and is originally native to the deserts of Mexico. Prickly Pears are rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium and it also contain Tannins (reduces inflammation/astringent) Betanin (a phytochemical that protects the plant by acting as an antioxidant) and Flavonoids (also antioxidants). This incredible Cactus survives in the most arid of climates and is a genius at being able to hold moisture/water within its cells. We carefully curated Mayan Dew to benefit from the amazing properties of Prickly Pear.

Yucca Extract
Native to deserts in the Americas, Yucca is also another plant that has adapted to live in harsh environments, using its ability to store water within its cells to survive making it an excellent skin conditioning ingredient. It is rich in Vitamins A, B and C, Minerals (Iron, Copper, Manganese and Phosphorus) Amino Acids (free radical fighters) and Saponins (carbohydrates/sugars in plants that have calming properties and stimulate the natural synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid) These nutrients aid in moisture retention and give a naturally soothing and softening property to Mayan Dew.

Agave Extract
Another desert beauty in Mayan Dew is Organic Agave Ferment Filtrate. Native to Mexico Agave was revered by the Aztecs and Maya and has expertly evolved, like Prickly Pear and Yucca, by developing a very unique water storage system and ability to stabilise its cell membranes against environmental stressors. Some of the beneficial nutrients in Agave are Calcium, Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D , K and Saponins (a group of carbohydrates known to stimulate the natural synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid). Agave is also well known for its nectar and it’s this natural sugar content (fructose and glucose) that also gives this plant its hydrating property. Sugars are hygroscopic and can draw moisture close to the skin and when combined with the other extracts in Mayan Dew it creates a wonderful synergistic blend of hydrating botanicals.

Chaparral Extract
Chaparral (also known as Creosote) is found in The Americas, specifically in the deserts of South West America/North Mexico and is another plant that has adapted extremely well to desert life and is able to thrive in harsh, ever changing temperatures. Native Americans have used this plant for its medicinal properties for centuries. Like Agave and Yucca, Chaparral contains Saponins which are classed as a natural carbohydrate/sugar in plants and have been shown to sooth skin and have antioxidant properties. Another constituent of Chaparral is Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA), an antioxidant compound, which research suggests can reduce inflammation and fight free radical damage to skin.

Hibiscus Extract
Beautiful, vibrant Hibiscus is renowned for its nutrient dense composition and has a reputation for encouraging healthy looking skin. Its origins are thought to be from the Pacific Islands and Asia. Antioxidants, Vitamin C and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (a water soluble acid) are three of the most known and prised constituents in Hibiscus. Vitamin C is vital to collagen production in cells, AHA’s encourage a gentle, delicate way of skin renewal and Antioxidants such as Flavanoids help fight free radical damage. Hibiscus makes the perfect restorative extract in Mayan Dew and encourages a smoother, brighter looking complexion.

Vanilla Pod Extract
Mesoamerica is the birthplace of exotic Vanilla Planifolia (the Vanilla Orchid) and history has shown it was incredibly important to the Aztec and Maya, not just in ancient Cacao Ceremonies but for skin healing too. Our Organic, fair-trade Vanilla Extract is made in house and is combined with Tepezcohuite and Organic Vegetable Glycerin. Vanilla is known for its rich source of B Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid) which may help play an important role in maintaining a healthy skin barrier. It is also full of Polyphenols (micro nutrients) and Antioxidants which can aid in protecting skin against free radicals and environmental stressors and the sweet scent of Vanilla adds a beautiful, relaxing quality to Mayan Dew.

Orange Blossom Water
Our Organic Orange Blossom Water is steam distilled and we believe this is a superior way of extracting the nutrients of this wonderful tree as it gently imparts the benefits without any allergens, making it perfect for all skin types. Orange Blossom Water has been used as a nourishing beauty treatment for centuries and is thought to have calming, anti-inflammatory properties. Gentle on skin, it hydrates beautifully and because of its sweet, delicate, floral scent it can have a very soothing affect on the senses.

Sugar Beet Extract
Our Sugar Beet Extract is Ecocertifed from a renewable source and is a wonderful natural humectant (draws in moisture/reduces the loss of moisture) and helps hydrate skin due to its abundant source of saccharides (a skin replenishing organic compound containing sugar or sugars) and is a class of Osmolyte, which is a small molecule that plays an active roll in water regulation and helps maintain optimal hydration levels. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Mayan Dew was formulated to lessen TWEL (Transepidermal Water Loss/water loss through the epidermis) and Sugar Beet Extract plays an important roll in encouraging moisture retention in skin cells and providing multi level hydration.