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Our Ingredients

Open your eyes on what nature has to offer


​​​At NABENÏA, we study the effectiveness of the most powerful plants
used in beauty rituals from cultures all over the world for centuries
and offer it to you in our products.​

EXPLORE NABENÏA'S ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Açaí | oil

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Euterpe oleraceai (Açaì palm)​
Considered worlwide as a « a superfood » or « super fruit » with many health benefits

Brazil, Amazonia

Berry (Powder)
 
Exceptionnally packed with high antioxidants (one of the most powerful antioxidant "super-fruits. »)​
Rich in flavonoids, anthocyanins, vitamins (vit C, vit E), minerals (mainly calcium and potassium), fibers and proteins. ​
High levels of essential fatty acids (Linoleic acid (Omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3)) and amino acids
 
High antioxidant power ​
Helps fight free radicals​
Reduce oxidative damage (pollution, UV)​
Promote collagen production​
Deliver an Anti-aging action​
Maintain optimal hydration of skin cells​
Improve skin suppleness and elasticity ​
Foster skin radiance

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Aloe Vera | juice

Aloe Vera​
Formerly called “the plant of immortality”, "the elixir of eternal life”, also “the flower of the desert”, "the doctor of the sky" or "the fountain of youth"

Africa, Canary Islands, Central America (Mexico), United States, Mediterranean Europe (Spain), Asia (India)​

Leaf​

Satured with 98-99% of water​
Contains polysaccharides including acemannan responsible for immunostimulating and healing properties of Aloe Vera​
Rich in nutrients: Vitamins, Minerals, Oligo-Elements, Enzymes, Essential Amino Acids, Fatty Acids & Plant Sterols. Contains Hyaluronic Acid and Salicylic Acid​

Powerful moisturizing agent​
Prevent hydration loss​
Enhance cell regeneration​
Promote skin conditioning and smoothing ​
Soothes skin inflammation ​
Helps soothe skin after sun exposure​
Improve wound healing ​
Provides antimicrobial, purifying, and astringent properties​

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Sweet Almond | oil

Prunus dulcis (Sweet almond tree)​

Asia, Europe, North Africa​

Almond kernel​

High content of essential essential fatty acids especially oleic acid (Omega-9) and linoleic acid (Omega-3)​
Natural source of phytosterols and Vitamins (vitamine E)​


Low comedogenic (Index = 2)​
Creates a protective barrier that locks in skin moisture ​
Improves skin texture by making it smoother and softer​
Preserves skin elasticity and suppleness​
Helps fortify the skin barrier and restores the intercellular cement​
Soothens irritations, itching, or redness​
Protect the skin against free radical damages with its antioxidant activity​

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Argan

Argan | oil

Argania spinosa L. (Argan Tree)​
Also known as  "Morocco’s Liquid Gold"​

North Africa (Morocco)​

Kernel​

High source of essential fatty acids (omega-9 & omega-6) ​
Contains tocopherols (including vitamin E) ​
Rich in antioxidants such as phytosterols (schottenol and α-spinasterol), considered as the fingerprint of argan oil​

Non comedogenic (Index =0)​
Deeply nourish and softens the skin​
Promotes the regeneration of the skin hydrolipidic film​
Prevents skin aging​
Reduces oxidative damage (pollution, UV)​
Promotes a natural and healthy glow​
Helps to unify complexion and to scar reduction​

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Babassu | oil

Argania spinosa L. (Argan Tree)​
Also known as  "Morocco’s Liquid Gold"​

North Africa (Morocco)​

Kernel​

High source of essential fatty acids (omega-9 & omega-6) ​
Contains tocopherols (including vitamin E) ​
Rich in antioxidants such as phytosterols (schottenol and α-spinasterol), considered as the fingerprint of argan oil​

Non comedogenic (Index =0)​
Deeply nourish and softens the skin​
Promotes the regeneration of the skin hydrolipidic film​
Prevents skin aging​
Reduces oxidative damage (pollution, UV)​
Promotes a natural and healthy glow​
Helps to unify complexion and to scar reduction​
 

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Bamboo

Bamboo | extract

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Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo)​

Asia​

Shoot​

Rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and glycosides​
Highly packed in silicic acid (which provides connective tissue strengthening and remineralizing properties) and silica (an essential component of the skin's supporting tissues)​
Source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals​

Hydrates and revitalizes the skin​
Offers soothing and softening properties​
Balances and remineralizes the skin ​
Tightens pores (astringent action) and limits sebum synthesis​
Strengthens skin elasticity by stimulating collagen production​
Helps neutralize free radicals that contribute to loss of skin firmness​
Improves overall skin texture and provides toned and radiant skin​
Protects the skin against environmental damages (oxidative stress)​
 

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Baobab | oil

Adansonia digitata (Baobab Tree)​
Also known as the « mother of the forest » and one of the most charismatic species on our planet​

Africa​

Seed​

Infused with essential nutrients, minerals and carotenoïds​
High level of fatty acids: oleic acid (Omega-9), linoleic acid (Omega-6), palmitic acid
Contains antioxidants as well as vitamins A, C, E and K​

Non Comedogenic (Index = 1 or 2)
Revitalize skin cells​
Improves its elasticity and enhances moisture retention ​
Offers an antioxidant action by fighting free radicals​
Prevents premature ageing and collagen breakdown​
Repairs the skin barrier and reduces skin irritation​
Corrects acne by soothing skin inflammation ​
 

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Buriti | oil

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Mauritia flexuosa (Buriti Palm)​

Brazil (Amazonia)​

Fruit​

Packed with β-carotene (provitamin A) and carotenoids ​
Rich in essential fatty acids including palmitic acid and oleic acid (omega-9)​
Natural source of vitamine E and other protective antioxidants​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0)​
Protect the skin from free radicals and environmental damages​
Offers a photoprotection that shield the skin from damaging UV rays​
Deeply nourish the skin leaving it soft and supple​
Maintaining the skin’s elasticity ​
Reduce inflammation, redness and soothes irritated skin​
Forms a protective barrier preventing moisture loss​
 

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Cocoa | butter

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa tree)​
Called “The food of the gods.” by the Mayans​

South America, Africa​

Seed​

Contains numerous fatty acids, antioxidants, polyphenols and vitamins​
Significant amounts of fatty acids like oleic acid (omega-9) and stearic acid​
Packed with flavonoids, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants​

Deeply nourish and softens the skin​
Protect the skin from harmful environmental factors​
Support collagen formation​
Improve skin elasticity, suppleness and hydration level ​
Serves as a protective layer against dryness and chapping​
Offers healing and anti-inflammatory properties ​
Soothes and treats skins suffering from the itchiness and redness​
 

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Cacay | oil

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Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay Tree)​

Colombie, Équateur, Pérou, Vénézuela​

Nut​

Packed with a high concentration of natural retinol/vitamin A (3 times more than rosehip oil)​
Rich in essential fatty acids in particular linoleic acid (omega-6) and Oleic acid (omega-9)​
High source of vitamin E​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0) ​
Offers exceptional regenerative properties​
Stimulate collagen production​
Accelerates the skin's natural renewal process​
Promotes firmness, radiance, and elasticity​
Prevent skin dryness and moisture loss​
Fortify the skin's protective barrier​
Alleviate inflammation and irritation ​
 

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Calophyllum | oil

Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu Tree)​
Recognized worldwide as the "Green Gold" of skin healing​

Polynesia, Madagascar, Southeast Asia​

Nut​

Rich in essentials fatty acids such as oleic acid (Omega-9), linoleic acid (Omega-6) and palmitic acid​
Packed with antioxidants (polyphenols, vitamin E, flavonoids) and natural anti-inflammatories compounds (calophyllolide & calophyllic acid)​

Low comedogenic (Index= 2)*​
Promotes the skin cells regeneration​
Aids in the fading scars by accelerating the skin’s renewal process​
Offers powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities​
Support the healing of skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, and burns)​
Soothes and calms irritations, redness, and reactive skins​
Provides an antioxidant protection against environmental damages​
Improve the overall texture and tone of the skin​

*but its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it beneficial for acne prone skin​
 

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Camellia Japonica | oil

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Camellia Japonica ​
Often called the ”Rose of winter” or Tsubaki, its oil is considered as a treasured beauty secret among Japanese women for centuries​

Asia (Japan, China, Korea)​

Seed​

Source of phenolic compounds, natural bioactive compounds and powerful antioxidants such as phenolic acids (Gallic acid), flavonoids (Kaempferol, Quercetin and their oligosaccharides derivates) and tannins​
Rich in terpenoids (squalene), vitamin E and essential fatty acids like Oleic acid (omega-9)​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0) ​
Shields the skin from environmental stressors with its antioxidant activity ( free-radical scavenging)​
Promotes the production of collagen, ​
Improves skin elasticity and firmness​
Makes the skin supple and rejuvenated​
Soothes and calm inflammation and redness​
Offers an antibacterial and antifungal activity​
 

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Carrot | oil macerate

Daucus Carota​
Famously know as the "architect of the perfect tan" ​

Worldwide​

Dried roots ​
Note: We use a carrot oil macerate, which is an infusion of dried roots of Daucus carota in sunflower oil, not to be confused with carrot seed oil.​

Extremely rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A) and other antioxidants​
Source of essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid (Omega-6) and Oleic (Omega-9) found in sunflower oil​
Also contains minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.​

Sunflower oil : Non comedogenic (Index = 0) ​
Ensure suppleness and moisture to the skin ​
Strengthens the skin's hydrolipidic barrier​
Acts as a subtle natural self-tanner, accelerating the tanning process​
Prepares the skin for sun exposure​
Keeps the skin hydrated and colored for a longer time after sun exposure​
Protects the epidermis from aging caused by free radicals​
Instantly offers a warm, healthy shade to dull or pale skin​
 

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Hemp | oil

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Cannabis Sativa (Hemp)​

Europe, Asia​

Seed​

Exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids (omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9)​
Omega-6 / omega-3 ratio close to that of human sebum (generally between 2:1 and 3:1)​
Infused with phytosterols, antioxidants, and vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, C, D, and E)​
High in vitamin E​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0)​
Deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin​
Promote skin suppleness and softness​
Maintains the skin's natural barrier function​
Accelerate the skin’s renewal process and the healing of acne scarves​
Reduce inflammation, redness and soothes irritated skin​
Prevents environmental oxidative damages​
 

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Coconut | oil

Coconut Palm tree (Cocos nucifera) ​

Africa, Asia, Central America​

Nut​

Contains a high proportion of fatty acids such as lauric acid (antimicrobial properties) and caprylic acid​
Full of other nutrients, such as Vitamin E​

Highly nourish and repair the skin​
Protect and soften the skin​
Helps to improve skin elasticity​
Delivers intense moisture and shine to skin​
Considerably reduces skin dehydration​
Provide an anti–inflammatory, soothing, calming effect​
Offers anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties​
 

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Cotton | oil

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Cotton plant (Gossypium Herbaceum) ​
Also known as « white gold »​

America (Mexico), Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali), Asia (China, India)​
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Seed​

Rich in essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid (omega-6), palmitic acid and oleic acid (omega-9)​
Natural source of vitamines such as vitamin E​
Packed with sterols and essential minerals (phosphorus, magnesium, and iron)​

Locks in skin moisture level ​
Helps to strengthen the skin's barrier​
Deeply regenerate and restore dry, tight, dehydrated skin​
Softens, smoothens and improves the skin texture​
Helps to support skin elasticity​
Protect the skin from environmental damages​
Reduce inflammation, irritation, dryness, and redness​

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Ginseng | extract

Panax Ginseng​

Asia (China, Korea)​

Root​

Packed with saponins (ginsenosides), flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, amino acids/proteins, organic acids, choline, and water-soluble vitamins​

Provides a toning and energizing action for the skin​
Promotes cell regeneration​
Strengthens skin elasticity by stimulating collagen production​
Regulates sebum production and improves skin oxygenation​
Maintain skin balance and refines pores​
Protects the skin against oxidative stress​
Soothes and calms irritations, redness, and reactive skins​
Provides antibacterial activity​
 

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Illipe | butter

Panax Ginseng​

Asia (China, Korea)​

Root​

Packed with saponins (ginsenosides), flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, amino acids/proteins, organic acids, choline, and water-soluble vitamins​

Provides a toning and energizing action for the skin​
Promotes cell regeneration​
Strengthens skin elasticity by stimulating collagen production​
Regulates sebum production and improves skin oxygenation​
Maintain skin balance and refines pores​
Protects the skin against oxidative stress​
Soothes and calms irritations, redness, and reactive skins​
Provides antibacterial activity​
 

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Jasmine | water

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Jasminum Grandiflorum ​

France (Grasse), Egypt, Asia​

Flower​

Water rich in aromatic compounds​

Improves skin hydration level​
Offers a balancing and revitalizing action​
Enhances complexion and softens skin​
Helps purify and refresh your skin​
Promotes the healing of pimples​
Soothes skin and relieves sunburn​
Harmonizes emotions with its delicate floral fragrance​
 

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Jojoba | oil

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba)​

Central America (Mexico) and the United States (Arizona)​

Seed​

Molecular structure similar to that of human sebum​
Composed of approximately 97% wax esters (liquid wax)​
Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, primarily gadoleic acid (or eicosenoic acid), erucic acid, and oleic acid (Omega-9)​
Source of ceramides and vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, K, PP)​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0)​
Rebalances et regulates sebum secretion​
Regenerate and restores the skin's natural barrier​
Intensely nourishes and softens the skin​
Protects against environmental effects (pollution, etc.)​
Helps fighting the premature effects of skin aging​
Delivers a firming and toning action​
 

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Karanja | oil

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Pongamia Glabra (Karanja)​
Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine​

Asia (India)​

Seed​

Rich in fatty acids, notably oleic acid (Omega-9), linoleic acid (Omega-6) and palmitic acid​
Contains antioxidants including specific flavonoids (karanjin and pongamol) which give it the natural capacity to absorb a part of UV radiation (especially UVB) ​
Packed with saponins, vitamins and sterols​

Low comedogenic (Index = 2)​
Ensure suppleness & moisture to the skin ​
Strengthens the skin's hydrolipidic barrier​
Provides natural photoprotection (UV absorption)​
Acts as a powerful antioxidant capable of neutralizing free radicals​
Helps fight premature skin aging​
Accelerates the skin's healing process​
Also possesses purifying properties (antifungal and antimicrobial)​

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Nilotica Shea | butter

Butyrospermum Parkii or Vitellaria paradoxa​
Also called "the butter tree" or "women's gold"​

Africa (for shea butters in general)​
Nilotica Shea butter is a rare and precious variety of Shea butter, which grows exclusively in the high regions of East Africa​​

Almond in the nut​

Rich in essential fatty acids especially oleic acid (Omega-9)​
Contains a much higher content of olein than the other African Shea butters​
Source of antioxidants, vitamins (A, E), as well as anti-inflammatory compounds (allantoin and lupeol)​

Create a protective barrier that locks in skin moisture​
Promote skin deep hydration and instant emollience ​
Preserve skin elasticity, suppleness and combats severe dryness ​
Promoting a youthful, radiant and smooth complexion​
Offers exceptional anti-inflammatory properties ​
Soothes and calms irritations, redness, and reactive skins​
Defends the skin against environmental damages (pollution, UV)​
 

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Kokum | butter

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Garcinia Indica (Kokum)​
Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine​

Asia (India)​

Seed​

Contains beneficial compounds like stearic acid​
High level of essential fatty acids such as oleic acid (Omega-9), and linoleic acid (Omega-6),​
Rich in antioxidants especially garcinol​
Natural source of vitamins in particularly vitamin E​

Creates a protective barrier that lock in skin moisture​
Improves skin texture by making it smoother and softer​
Preserves skin elasticity and suppleness​
Promotes skin cell regeneration​
Repairs dry, dehydrated and cracked skin​
Calms skin irritations and inflammation​
Fights free radicals with its powerful antioxidant activity​
 

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Mango | butter

Mangifera Indica (Mango Tree)​

Africa, Asia, South America​

Kernel​

Rich in fatty acids like oleic acid (Omega-9) and stearic acid​
Packed with antioxidants like polyphenols including mangiferin assisting in the reduction of skin cells damages and which neither shea butter or cocoa butter contain​
High level of vitamins A, C and E, squalene, phytosterols, beta-sitosterol, campesterol.​
Also contains beta-carotene and minerals like calcium, potassium and folate​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0)​
Helps maintaining a high level of skin hydration​
Deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin​
Strengthens the skin's natural protective barrier​
Supports cell regeneration and maintains skin elasticity​
Helps reduce inflammation and fight skin imperfections​
Helps fighting the premature effects of skin aging​
Protect the skin against environmental damages (oxidative stress)​

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Monoï | oil

Mangifera Indica (Mango Tree)​

Africa, Asia, South America​

Kernel​

Rich in fatty acids like oleic acid (Omega-9) and stearic acid​
Packed with antioxidants like polyphenols including mangiferin assisting in the reduction of skin cells damages and which neither shea butter or cocoa butter contain​
High level of vitamins A, C and E, squalene, phytosterols, beta-sitosterol, campesterol.​
Also contains beta-carotene and minerals like calcium, potassium and folate​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0)​
Helps maintaining a high level of skin hydration​
Deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin​
Strengthens the skin's natural protective barrier​
Supports cell regeneration and maintains skin elasticity​
Helps reduce inflammation and fight skin imperfections​
Helps fighting the premature effects of skin aging​
Protect the skin against environmental damages (oxidative stress)​

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Moringa | oil

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Moringa Oleifera ​​
Also called the "miracle tree" or "the tree that never dies »​
Considered worlwide as a "a superfood" with many health benefits​

Africa, South America, Asia (India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan)​

Feuille​

Packed with vitamins: A, E, C + all B vitamins (except B12)​
Rich in polyphenols such as flavonoids: quercetin, kaempferol, and phenolic acid​
Natural source of carotenoids (beta-carotene) and chlorophyll​
High content of minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and sodium​

Detoxifies, oxygenates, and remineralizes the skin​
Helps strengthen and regenerate the skin​
Rebalances devitalized, tired, and pollution-stressed skin​
Offers a powerful antioxidant action​
Soothes the skin and reduce inflammation ​
Helps protect the skin from environmental damage​
Delivers a purifying action thanks to its antibacterial properties​
 

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Black Cumin | oil

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Nigella Sativa (Flower)​
Considered as the gold of Pharaohs, also known as the "Pharaohs' ​oil" or Cleopatra's miracle oil"​

North Africa (Egypt), West Asia (India, Middle East), Mediterranean Europe​

Seed​

Abundant reserves antioxidants such as thymoquinone, a unique bioactive compound.​
High content of fatty acids (linoleic acid (Omega-6) & oleic acid (Omega-9))​
Rich in vitamins (vitamin E) saponosides, sterols and alcaloïds​

Non comedogenic (Index= 1) ​
Offers exceptional purifying, antiseptic and antifungal properties​
Combats acne and reduces inflammatory breakouts​
Aids in the healing of wounds, scarves/scars, skin damage ​
Protects cells from degradation and stimulates epidermis regeneration​
Shields the skin from environmental stressors by reducing oxidative damage (free radicals neutralizer)​
Soothes and calms irritations, redness, and reactive skins​
Promotes a radiant complexion and a smooth skin texture​
 

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Hazelnut | oil

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Nigella Sativa (Flower)​
Considered as the gold of Pharaohs, also known as the "Pharaohs' ​oil" or Cleopatra's miracle oil"​

North Africa (Egypt), West Asia (India, Middle East), Mediterranean Europe​

Seed​

Abundant reserves antioxidants such as thymoquinone, a unique bioactive compound.​
High content of fatty acids (linoleic acid (Omega-6) & oleic acid (Omega-9))​
Rich in vitamins (vitamin E) saponosides, sterols and alcaloïds​

Non comedogenic (Index= 1) ​
Offers exceptional purifying, antiseptic and antifungal properties​
Combats acne and reduces inflammatory breakouts​
Aids in the healing of wounds, scarves/scars, skin damage ​
Protects cells from degradation and stimulates epidermis regeneration​
Shields the skin from environmental stressors by reducing oxidative damage (free radicals neutralizer)​
Soothes and calms irritations, redness, and reactive skins​
Promotes a radiant complexion and a smooth skin texture​
 

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Olive | oil

Olea europaea (Olive tree)​
Considered as the true "liquid gold" of the Mediterranean​

Europe (Mediterranean), Asie minor (Anatolia), North Africa​

Fruit​

Extremely rich in oleic acid (Omega-9)​
Contains antioxidant such as polyphenols and hydroxytyrosol​
Rich in Squalene, a natural component of human sebum​
Source of vitamins (E) and phytosterols ​

Creates a protective barrier that locks in skin moisture​
Orotects the epidermis from dehydration by promoting collagen synthesis Improves skin texture by making it smoother and softer​
Preserves skin elasticity, firmness and suppleness​
Promotes skin cell regeneration​
Repairs dry, dehydrated and cracked skin​
Calms skin irritations and inflammation​
Helps fight free radicals and reduce the signs of ageing​

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Grapeseed | oil

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Vitis Vinifera​

Europe, Asia, South Africa​

Seed​

Packed with antioxidants such as polyphenols (including resveratrol), procyanidins fighting against free radicals​
Source of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid (Omega-6) and vitamin E​
Non comedogenic (Index =1)​

Creates a protective barrier that locks in skin moisture​
Restores skin tone, firmness and elasticity by promoting the production of collagen ​
Balances oily skin by regulating sebum secretion ​
Tighten pores and smoothens the skin thanks to its astringent activity​
Protect the skin against free radical damages (powerful antioxidant activity)​
Soothes reactive skin prone to inflammation and irritation​

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Castor | oil

Ricinus Communis (Castor bean)​

Asia (India), Northeast Africa​

Seed​
Note: Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant but does not contain ricin (a toxic molecule) because it is insoluble in the latter.​
 
Highly packed in fatty acid  such as ricinoleic acid (unique content of over 85%), oleic acid (Omega-9) and linoleic acid (Omega-6)​
Natural source of vitamins (vitamins E and A) and minerals (zinc)​

Non comedogenic (Index = 1)​
Deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin ​
Prevents skin dehydration by reducing water loss ​
Forms a protective film on damaged or cracked skin​
Improves skin elasticity and firmness by promoting collagen production​
Helps fight free radicals and reduce the signs of ageing​
Acts as a natural cleanser thanks to its purifying and antimicrobial properties​
Contributes to reduce the risk of acne by keeping pores clean and clear​
 

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Rice Bran | oil

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Oryza Sativa ​
Known in Asia as "the geishas' beauty secret"​

Asie​

Bran​

Packed with a powerful antioxidant Complex : ferulic acid and Gamma-oryzanol, a rare bioactive compound, 10 times more antioxidant than Vitamin E​
Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols​
Natural source of squalane​

Non comedogenic (Index = 0) ​
Softens and smooths the skin​
Creates a protective barrier that locks in moisture​
Promotes the production of collagen​
Preserves skin elasticity, firmness and suppleness​
Fight and neutralize free radicals and reduce the signs of ageing (age spots) ​
Activate the microcirculation and decongests the eye area ​
Soothes reactive skin prone to inflammation and irritation​

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Green Tea | extract

Camellia Sinensis​

Asia, Africa, South America​

Leaf​

Highly packed with antioxidants: tannins (polyphenols), catechins, particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which offers superior free radical scavenging capabilities. Catechins define the skin's powerful antioxidant and protective profile.​
Rich in flavonoids​
Natural source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals​

Helps to balance skin hydration level ​
Enhances skin elasticity, tonicity and radiance​
Offers an exceptional antioxidant skin protection thanks to its powerful free radical scavenging action​
Support skin cell protection against signsof premature aging ​
Helps tighten pores (astringent action) and refine skin texture​
Deeply purifies the skin through its antibacterial action​
Soothes reactive skin prone to inflammation and irritation​
 

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UNDERSTANDING
THE
COMEDOGENIC
SCALE

A cosmetic ingredient is considered comedogenic if it can clog pores and contribute to the formation of comedones (blemishes such as blackheads, pimples, and microcysts). ​

The three criteria for assessing the comedogenicity of a natural oil, for example, are: ​

- its rate of absorption into the skin; ​

- its freshness (time between harvesting and manufacturing process); ​

- and its sensitivity to oxidation​

A vegetable oil is considered comedogenic if it has more difficulty penetrating the skin's layers and if it oxidizes quickly.​

The Comedogenic scale applies to natural oils, butters, waxes or synthetic silicones, PEGs, surfactants. ​

It offers a level from 0 to 5 that indicates the likelihood of an ingredient clogging pores, 0 being least likely, 5 most likely.​

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Ingredients with an index between 0 and 2 are considered a non-comedogenic while those with an index above 2 are comedogenic.​

This scale is especially useful for those with oily skin, reactive skin with imperfections or acne-prone skin, helping them avoid ingredients that may contribute to inflammation, breakouts or blackheads.​

NABENIA's face products are formulated with non-comedogenic ingredients (index of 0 to 2) that respect the natural skin balance.​​

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