Andalou Naturals: Omega Glow Serum

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Product Review:
Hello lovies! Sorry I have not been posting recently. Anyway I must say this is the very first time I have tried Andalou products. In my opinion I just think they have tasteful packaging. I bought the Andalou Naturals Omega Glow: Facial Concentrate in a 1.9 FL oz product around 5-6 months ago for under $20 (I know pretty pricy!). The serum is a moderately viscous clear fluid with a subtle sweet smell. You only need 1-2 full pumps to get enough of the product around your face and neck.  I have been using this in the AM and PM right before my moisturizer. Now, I've heard of people mixing their serums with their moisturizers, but serums are very concentrated and so I just like the thought that my skin drinks up all that good stuff before putting on the moisturizer so I don't "shock" my skin. I am prone to buying anti-aging stuff although I am in my early 20's, I know this angers alot of people that are older than me, but I just think that I should be trying to do preventative things now than waiting until symptoms actually do occur. On that note, I of course was attracted to this product because of its fruit and stem cell derived ingredients and their advantages. For more information on the benefits of fruit stem cell I have provided a link here that takes you to Andalou's website. I will also copy and paste some of the information below.

Fruit Stem Cells in your Skin Care:

Apple Fruit Stem Cells
Malus Domestica fruit stem cells, from the Uttwiler Spatlauber apple varietal, are rich in
phyto-nutrients, proteins, and long-living cells. This unique composition of self-renewal growth characteristics awaken dormant skin cells, making them behave like younger cells, while enhanced longevity properties contribute to healthy cell duration and age-delaying protection.

Apple Stem Cells:

• Stimulate healthy cell renewal
• Protect longevity of skin stem cells
• Delay senescence of essential cells
• Slow chronological aging of skin

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Grape Fruit Stem Cells
Solar Vitis fruit stem cells, from the rare Gamay Teinturier Freaux grape, are characterized by extremely high anthocyanin content. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants and free radical scavengers, enhanced by the interaction of special epigenetic factors and metabolites to help protect the skin and epidermal stem cells from UV radiation and premature photo-aging.

Grape Stem Cells:

• Protect skin stem cells against UV damage
• Increase the skin's UV tolerance
• Maintain healthy stem cell characteristics
• Defend against aging from prolonged exposure

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Argan Fruit Stem Cells
Argania Spinosa fruit stem cells, derived from the ancient Berber tree from Morocco, are designed to delay the depletion of dermal papilla stem cells, effectively revitalizing dormant root cells and accelerating the natural repair process to combat chronological aging of hair follicles.

Argan Stem Cells:

• Penetrate follicular pathways
• Delay the depletion of vital stem cells
• Stimulate dormant root bulb cells
• Accelerate natural repair processes 1.

Product Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Lauric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Juice*, Vegetable Glycerin, Fruit Stem Cell and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid, Olive Squalane, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis (Myrtle) Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Glycopeptide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Glyceryl Monolaurate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed) Polyphenols, Borago Officinalis (Borage), Rosa Canina (Rosehip), Linum Usitatissimum (Flax), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) and Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oils*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter*, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos), Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, and Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extracts*†, Laminaria Digitata (Kelp) Extract, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum*, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil*
*Organic
† Fair Trade
Made naturally without GMO’s, gluten, paraben preservatives, petrochemicals, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic colors, dyes and fragrances. Verified Gluten-Free 100% Eco-friendly, Vegetarian & Cruelty-Free 2.

1. Courtesy of Andalou Naturals website. http://andalou.com/index.php/nature-knowledge/fruit-stem-cell-science.html accessed 9/27/2012
2. Courtesy of Andalou Naturals website. http://andalou.com/index.php/fruit-stem-cell-revitalize-serum.html accessed 9/27/2012