STAR INGREDIENTS

PREBIOTICS
UNICA feeds your good bacteria – not just your skin – by using Prebiotics. Prebiotics encourage the growth of probiotics, the good bacteria, referred to as “the imminent revolution in skincare”, which make the skin less hospitable for harmful bacteria that cause skin disorders, acne and eczema. Two studies that have demonstrated that prebiotic and probiotic products actually influence the appearance of the skin. One was published in the British Journal of Dermatology and showed that eczema improved when patients were treated with a prebiotic cream, and the other appeared in the Journal of Dermatological Science and demonstrated that the levels of bacteria causing acne could be lowered with prebiotics without influencing the levels of the good bacteria.Prebiotics also play an essential role in keeping the skin young. When the balance of microflora is damaged, the skin becomes irritated. The body responds to this irritation by creating free radicals, which play a primary role in premature aging of the skin, and a collagen-digesting enzyme. Because collagen is essential to young-looking skin, the last thing you want is to destroy it. Unica uses a natural prebiotic for the skin, derived partly from one of the constituents of the chicory root, namely inulin, and partly from the natural sugars that result from an enzymatic process.

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Wonderful oil for very sensitive skins and for treating skin infections such as eczema, psoriasis and acne. It contains a high quantity of GLA, gamma linolenic acid, a very rare fatty acid, which has been shown to have a favourable effects on a number of disorders.

JOJOBA OIL
Great oil for sensitive skin, which has been used to treat eczema and psoriasis with great results.

CALENDULA
Calendula is one of the best known and versatile healing herbs, widely used by herbalists throughout the centuries. Used for its healing and tissue regenerating properties for all skin types and conditions, including sensitive skin. Calendula has antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties and it is used to treat sores, sunburn as well as red itchy and inflamed skin.

NILOTICA SHEA BUTTER
Nilotica Shea contains a high percentage of shea olein and therapeutic unsaponifiables, thus it is softer and creamier than regular Shea Butter. This enables it to be more readily absorbed into the skin. Nilotica Shea helps to moisturise the skin and retain the skins’ elasticity. It also aids cellular regeneration. This is particularly useful for mature skin and stretch marks. Nilotica Shea is excellent for soothing irritated, inflamed skin and is of benefit to damaged, dry hair and scalp irritations. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce swelling and ease muscular aches and pains. It is high in vitamins A & E.The nuts are collected and then cold pressed, without the use of chemicals or solvents. This ensures that the butter retains its unique fatty acid profile.  

KOKUM BUTTER
Kokum butter is a solid fat obtained from the seeds of the Garcinia indicia tree. Priced for its essential fatty acid and Vitamin E content, Kokum Butter has excellent emollient, regenerative and anti-oxidant properties. It has the ability to soften and soothe dry, irritated or Inflamed skin and helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Best option for sensitive, dry and mature skin. Kokum butter is non-comedogenic and quickly absorbed, leaving the skin soft and silky without a greasy feel.

A 24-hour skin patch test should still be carried out to be sure that it will suit your skin because it is possible to have an allergy even to natural ingredients. Just rub a very small amount of cream behind one ear and leave for 24 hours; if there is no reaction, the cream is suitable for you.