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Hydrator / Humectant

Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract

Often labeled as: Rose of Jericho

The extreme desert survival botanical.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

🔬 How It Actually Works

An extract from the legendary Rose of Jericho, a plant that can survive years of complete desiccation (drying out) and "resurrect" with a single drop of water. It transfers this extreme moisture-trapping ability to the skin.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Provides intense, long-lasting hydration, repairs severe dryness, and protects against heat stress.

💡 Pro Tip

A foundational ingredient for heavy barrier-repair and travel-recovery creams.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It physically comes back to life when watered.

The Science

The plant is technically dead, but its complex sugar matrix uncurls and binds water mechanically—which is exactly what it does on your skin.