Welcome to the 17th edition of
"Meet Our Ingredients."

Each month we will showcase the ingredients we use in our products to keep you informed of what you are putting on your body, why it is so powerful, and how it works to give you amazing skin.  Hawaiian Healing Skin Care prides itself on using only natural and organic ingredients in each of our products. We don't include any chemicals or synthetic elements—only items nature provides. We like to say nature knows what you need, so we are giving it to you in each amazing Hawaiian Healing product.

This month’s featured ingredient is Meadowfoam Seed Oil. It’s so beneficial to your skin that it’s included in our top three best-selling products: our Pure Revitalizing Cream, Nourishing Night Oil, and our featured product of the month, Under Eye Serum.

Want to know why Bill chose this particular ingredient to add to his luxurious line of skincare products? Find out below, and know, with absolute certainty, that when you’re buying from Hawaiian Healing Skin Care, you’re truly caring for your skin. :)

 

What is Meadowfoam Seed Oil?

Meadowfoam seed oil comes from the seeds of the Limnanthes alba plant, an herbaceous wildflower native to the waterways of the Pacific northwest. Unlike most oils, this one is particularly unique because of how it was discovered. While centuries of using natural ingredients had prepared us with information about efficacy with hundreds of all-natural ingredients, this one is still fairly new. Meadowfoam seed oils appeal to the mainstream is a lot more clinical, however.  Apparently, in the 1950’s, the crop was suggested to be tested by the US Department of Agriculture when the department sought a “renewable raw material source for industrial applications.”. After a LOT of extensive research and development into Meadowfoam's potential throughout the 1960’s and 70’s, the more commercialized development of Meadowfoam for oil production didn’t begin until the beginning of the 1980’s.

 

Why is This Oil So Beneficial For Our Skin?

• It is a cold-pressed, all-natural oil extracted from the seeds of the Meadowfoam flower; meaning: this ingredient is of premium quality because of the yield/quantity and extraction process.
  Superior, top-notch ingredient? ✔️
  
• Meadowfoam has a unique, velvety texture that does not leave behind any greasy residue. This gives it more versatility in topical applications, as it is suitable for all skin types due to it being such an intense emollient* (while still being light instead of the heavier oils we’re more accustomed to).
  Versatile product for multiple skin types? ✔️
  
• It is believed to be one of the top carrier oils** that are found in cosmeceuticals/beauty products today.
  Long-lasting rejuvenator and primer? ✔️
  
• Meadowfoam seed oil is known to work in a similar way to the sebum (our skin’s oils) we produce naturally, which makes it particularly effective at sealing in moisture. It helps to balance the skin's natural oil production, contributing to a more even complexion.
  Clean ingredients that provide smooth, hydrated, clear skin that’s already close to your natural composition? ✔️
  
• Other skin benefits include helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scars, fine lines, and wrinkles to promote an energized and rejuvenated appearance.
  Tackles the concerns we have about our skin as we continue to age? ✔️
  
• It has a low comedogenicity*** (a measurement of how likely it is to clog pores) and, thanks to the eicosenoic acid, can help balance sebum (oil) production.
  Great for oily and acne-prone skin? ✔️
  
• It is considered safe to use daily and in conjunction with other skincare oils, creams, and serums.
  Safe? Effective? Worth it? ✔️✔️✔️

*Emollient substances maintain hydration by locking moisture into the skin and hair. This helps to maintain a soft and supple look and feel. 
**Carrier oils are readily absorbed by the skin and, just one of the many reasons why it’s such a great ingredient, it does not evaporate quickly. This gives your product strong staying power, which makes them a great base material for other products and makeup products.
***Comedogenicity: Meadowfoam seed oil has a very low comedogenic rating and is not likely to clog pores. Being a plant seed oil, it closely resembles natural skin oils and is easily absorbed into the skin without causing buildup.

Ready to Dive a Little Deeper?

  

Hawaiian Healing Skin Care Products are FILLED with the finest natural and organic ingredients. Our glass and bamboo packaging help to support sustainability and are eco-friendly. By having some of the most luxurious ingredients sourced directly from the islands of Hawai’i, and all over the globe, Hawaiian Healing Skin Care is able to provide your skin with the best all-natural and organic skincare products available.