Skin-brightening Day Cream

About This Product
Light, silky and genuinely uplifting — both in scent and in effect. The combination of Lemon, Mandarin and May Chang essential oils will lift your mood from the very first application.
Contains Skinbright Active — a totally natural, clinically-tested ingredient which brightens the skin by inhibiting the enzyme (tyrosinase) responsible for over-production of melanin, the cause of sun damage and age spots. Uniquely, Skinbright Active also protects your skin from future UV damage through its photoprotective effect on the epidermis.
Hyaluronic Acid (the Fountain of Youth), Phytoglycogen, Pseudo Collagen and Co-Enzyme Q10 work in harmony to regenerate the elasticity and youthfulness of your skin. Wu Zhu Extract brightens and firms. Emily Jane's own Herbal Infusion, plus Wild Violet, Calendula and Horsetail Mother Tinctures bring the healing power of living plants directly to your skin cells.
Every pot contains intuitively chosen Bespoke High Vibration Gem Essences, selected especially for you at the moment of creation — making your pot completely individual and unique to you.

How to Use
Two pumps into the palm of your hand is sufficient. With the finger of your other hand, dab equal amounts on your forehead, both cheeks, chin and neck, and gently blend into your skin. Leave around five minutes for it to start penetrating before applying make-up. As with all these products — less is more!

Full Ingredient Information
Skinbright Active
Firstly — Skinbright Active is very safe to use. In all studies no adverse reactions have occurred. It brightens the skin by inhibiting the enzyme (tyrosinase) responsible for over-production of melanin, which causes sun damage and age spots — including on naturally darker skin, and where scarring has caused darkening. Uniquely, it also protects the skin from future UV damage through its photoprotective effect on the epidermis. A scientifically-controlled study of 20 female volunteers from all skin types recorded significant brightening at both 30 and 60 days.
White Poppy Seed Oil
Contains very high levels of Omega 6 (Linoleic 60–70%), Omega 9 (Oleic Acid 15–30%) and Omega 3 (Alpha Linolenic 2%). Suitable for irritated skin, with highly regenerative properties ideal for damaged skin such as photoageing from too much sun, and very dehydrated skin — eliminating flakiness and tightness whilst soothing irritation and improving flexibility and radiance. Said to slow the progress of pigmentation.
Tomato Seed Oil
Rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, carotenes including lycopene and phytosterols — all playing an important role in the health and radiance of the skin. Long believed to have natural powers to block UV rays, acting as a natural sunscreen. Remarkable healing properties for conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and acne. Minimises visible signs of ageing by reducing wrinkles, and helps maintain a healthy, glowing complexion.
Dandelion Flower Rice Bran Oil*
What makes Dandelion amazing for the skin is its ability to detoxify — when the skin is detoxified, the pores stay clearer and the complexion has a chance to heal. Great for combination, sensitive and acne-prone skin including eczema. High in Vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Antifungal and germicidal: its high alkaline levels help fight infection in the skin's tissues. Can speed up healing due to its vitamin C content. Rice Bran Oil is known for its ability to cleanse, soften, moisturise, soothe, nourish and smooth the skin. Used topically it improves circulation, evens out skin tone, and minimises dark circles and puffiness around the eye area.
Olivem Emulsifier
Made from 100% plant materials with fatty acids from olives, chemically very similar to the skin's natural lipids. Olivem 1000 mimics the natural sebum found in our skin, easily absorbed and providing long-lasting hydration by slowing down Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL). The liquid crystal structure it forms reflects light like microscopic mirrors, giving luminescence that makes skin look brighter, younger and healthier. Keeps skin hydrated for many hours, calming reactive and sensitive skin. Preserves the skin's microbiota.
Herbal Infusion — Dandelion Flowers, Calendula Flowers and Horsetail*
Emily Jane's own herbal decoction, made fresh at the time of each preparation from organic herbs. Dandelion detoxifies, brightens and nourishes the skin at cellular level. Calendula heals, soothes and regenerates. Horsetail rejuvenates hair, nails and skin; increases calcium absorption and rebuilds connective tissue. The highest single-plant source of naturally occurring silica. Contains silicic acid, potassium, aluminium salts, flavonoids and alkaloids. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, nervine and vulnerary.
Glycerine
Primarily serves to hydrate skin and help it hold on to moisture. Shields skin from environmental irritation, fortifies and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier, enhances penetration of other ingredients, improves skin's resiliency and youthful look, and calms redness and irritation. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Corey L. Hartman: 'Glycerine is great because it appeals to a wide variety of skin types and works well with most skin regimens. It provides light moisturisation that soothes sensitive skin, relieves dryness, and doesn't clog pores.'
Hyaluronic Acid
Popularly called the Fountain of Youth — a frequent ingredient in high-end skincare products, added for its skin rejuvenation properties. The powder Emily Jane uses is pure with no added water or preservatives, and is animal-free, sourced via a bacteria-based bio-fermentation process. Soil Association approved. Able to hold over 600 times its own weight in water — giving the skin its volume and fullness. Increases moisture levels whilst reducing moisture loss. Softens the skin and restores elasticity, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Speeds up wound healing and reduces inflammation. Promotes tissue regeneration without scarring. Research suggests enhanced Hyaluronic Acid levels also increase collagen production.
Phytoglycogen
Sourced from non-GMO sweetcorn. Promotes the skin's health and enhances its appearance. New data demonstrates its potential as an anti-ageing ingredient — clinical data indicates visual improvements can be seen in six weeks, resulting in improvement in fine lines, coarse wrinkles, global hyperpigmentation, smoothness, visual firmness and evenness of skin tone. Topically applied, it penetrates to the dermis where living cells take it up to promote cell proliferation and collagen production.
Coenzyme Q10 + Vitamin E
Protects the skin from free radical damage including sun damage, containing a powerful combination of antioxidants. Most effective when used in conjunction with Vitamin E and Pseudo Collagen. Protects against environmental pollution from Ozone and UV rays. Highly regenerative — excellent in healing creams. Particularly good for correcting pigmentation issues.
Vitamin E
An extremely effective antioxidant that extends the shelf life of creams and lotions by slowing down oxidation. Excellent for reducing free radical damage. Comprises a mixture of alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols sourced from cereal germ, including soya and wheat. Gluten Free, non-GMO. The Natural Vitamin E Emily Jane uses contains a maximum of 14% alpha tocopherol — the optimal balance for synergistic antioxidant effect.
Preservative 12
A versatile and effective broad-spectrum preservative suitable for leave-on and rinse-off formulations. Not animal sourced. Palm Free, gluten free, formaldehyde free, vegan and biodegradable.
Wu Zhu Extract
Helps create a flawless, uniform skin tone; illuminates dull and lifeless skin and improves the firmness of skin texture. Visibly increases skin brightness and gives a healthy colour to the skin. Boosts circulation and is anti-ageing.
Calendula Flower Mother Tincture*
A vulnerary agent — a plant which promotes healing. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. When applied to wounds, calendula prevents microbial growth and does not cause skin tissues to retract, providing more oxygen to skin cells to lessen healing time. High in Vitamin C. In addition to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it refreshes and regenerates the skin, treating dermatitis and other viral skin conditions.
Horsetail Herbal Mother Tincture*
See Herbal Infusion above for full properties. As a mother tincture, this brings the full concentrated healing power of Horsetail directly to the skin cells.
Wild Violet Mother Tincture*
Made from the Wild Violets that have grown in the garden at The Lodge for 25 years. Contains salicylic acid (naturally cleansing for oily skin), Vitamin C (environmental protection and brightening), Vitamin A (improves fine lines), natural oils and mucilage (hydrate and plump), flavonoids (protect against environmental elements) and saponins (phytochemical protection). Suitable for all skin types.
Bespoke High Vibration Gem Essences — chosen intuitively by Emily Jane especially for you at the moment of creation. 
Essential Oils: Lemon, Mandarin and May Chang.
Lemon Essential Oil
High in Vitamin C and antioxidant-rich limonene, protecting against UV damage, reducing oxidative stress and stimulating collagen production. Natural astringent and antimicrobial properties regulate sebum, tighten pores and combat acne-causing bacteria. Brightens dull complexions by exfoliating dead skin cells and lightening dark spots or hyperpigmentation.
Mandarin Essential Oil
Extracted by cold expression of the outer peel of the fruit — a light, fruity-citrus aroma. Balancing, uplifting and calming; antiseptic and anti-depressant. Used in aromatherapy for stretch marks and improving oily, mature skin.
May Chang Essential Oil
Derived from the pepper-like fruit of the Chinese May Chang tree (also known as Litsea Cubeba). Beautifully uplifting, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial — excellent for healing the skin and underlying skin conditions. Balances moods whilst stimulating the senses. Works particularly well with Lemon and Mandarin to provide an overall 'fizzy-lemon' scent which calms the skin and heals infections.
* Emily Jane's Healing Energetics Ingredients — made by Emily Jane herself at The Lodge.