The formulation methods we use are complex and in skincare, the chemistry of using natural active ingredients can often be more advanced than traditional chemistry with synthetic substances. We constantly strive to achieve an effective, safe formula that both delivers good results and has the right consistency and smell, but we must find solutions without compromise. This often requires both the development of new processes and innovation in the use of ingredients.
The formulation process
Our formulation processes are time-consuming and meticulous. They cannot be rushed because nature itself develops parts of the product during probiotic fermentation. This means that the production time for several of our products is over 2 weeks before it can go from formulation to filling and packaging.
We also have to develop our own innovative processes to achieve the results we require. One example is our special mask used in treatments by skin care professionals, the PRO Green Mask 7 Acid Peel Mask. This is a complex face mask formulated with a completely new method where active acids, vitamins and probiotics are encapsulated in oil molecules. Simply put, this will ensure that the skin does not become dry or irritated during the treatment, and the skin's healthy balance is maintained while the skin is renewed.
In natural skin care, we use preservatives that are milder than what is traditionally often used in skin care. Natural preservatives are complicated to work with, and the pH balance in the product is very important. The preservation also has to be synchronized in several of our products with the live probiotic culture that is also in the product. This requires extensive testing for stability and shelf life. This is one of the reasons why it takes us between 3-5 years to develop and launch a new product.
Homegrown produce
One of our goals is to constantly upgrade the quality of our ingredients. Even our established products are gradually being upgraded with ingredients that are richer in active ingredients. To achieve the quality and control we want, we have chosen to grow a number of raw materials ourselves here in Norway. We have our own greenhouse where we grow many different sprouts, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and raspberries and more will also be added to this list. These home-grown raw materials are used to make extracts or plant juices that we use in our skincare products. This way we have full control, ensure high quality and have a sustainable production.
Fermentation
Probiotics are not only an ingredient in our products, they are also an important part of the production of the products. We use our own unique and active probiotic culture with live bacteria to break down the molecules in ingredients so that they are easier for the skin to absorb and provide a more effective effect. In addition to this job, probiotics produce antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, peptides, AHA acids and amino acids as part of the process. A probiotic fermented ingredient will therefore provide more effect in our products than the same ingredient that is not fermented and has not undergone this process. In addition to all the beneficial substances that probiotics contain, our active probiotics will also strengthen and support the skin's microbiome.
