Purifying Sebum-Balancing Face Cream 50 ml with Aloe Arborescens, Jojoba, Calendula

Apply morning and evening to thoroughly cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté, massaging gently until fully absorbed.
It is particularly indicated for impure, combination, oily, thickened, flaky or blemish-prone skin. It can be used as a daily rebalancing treatment to help maintain proper skin metabolism and the natural balance of the hydrolipidic film.
After hair removal, it can be applied to the treated areas to promote skin comfort. It integrates effectively into cosmetic treatments dedicated to irritated, dehydrated, thickened or flaky skin, proving useful also after sun exposure or professional beauty treatments.

Contains exclusively the following natural-origin ingredients, without the addition of other functional cosmetic ingredients, added preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic chemicals: Aloe Arborescens, Jojoba oil, Grape Seed oil, Shea Butter, vegetable glycerin, Macadamia oil, Avocado oil, water, vegetable lecithin, Turmeric, Myrrh, Calendula extract, Echinacea extract, Propolis extract, Chamomile extract, Xanthan, pectin, Lavender, Grapefruit and Bergamot essential oils.
Ingredients (INCI)
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Aqua, Lecithin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pectin, Citric Acid*, Potassium Sorbate*, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Grandis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Limonene**, Linalool**, Geraniol**, Citral**.
*Stabilizers present in the Aloe used in the formulation.
**Components naturally present in the essential oils.

Rebalances physiological sebum production
The synergy between Aloe Arborescens, Jojoba oil, Turmeric, Myrrh and Propolis helps maintain the natural balance of the hydrolipidic film, contributing to reduced skin shine without depleting the skin. With regular use, the face appears more even, fresh and balanced.
Gently purifies blemish-prone skin
Calendula, Chamomile, Propolis and Echinacea promote the well-being of combination, oily and blemish-prone skin, helping to keep the skin clean and reduce the appearance of blemishes while respecting its natural physiology.
Visibly reduces the appearance of enlarged pores
The combined action of herbal extracts and plant oils helps improve skin texture, making it progressively firmer, more even and smoother.
Soothes redness and provides comfort
The high concentration of Aloe Arborescens, combined with Calendula, Chamomile and Echinacea, helps soothe the feeling of skin irritated, reddened or sensitized by external agents, beauty treatments or shaving.
Promotes natural skin renewal
Turmeric and Myrrh provide valuable bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity that help the skin maintain its physiological balance and support natural cell turnover.
Nourishes without weighing down
Jojoba, Grape Seed, Macadamia and Avocado oils provide essential fatty acids and emollient substances that nourish the skin, leaving it soft, supple and velvety, without a greasy feel.
Protects against free radicals
Grape Seed oil, Turmeric, Shea Butter and plant extracts help counteract oxidative stress caused by pollution, sun exposure and environmental aggressors, helping to preserve a youthful and radiant appearance.
Promotes skin well-being after cosmetic treatments
The formula is particularly suitable after hair removal, sun exposure, cosmetic peels and beauty treatments, helping to quickly restore comfort and hydration.
Restores the skin's barrier function
Thanks to its richness in polysaccharides, plant waxes and nourishing oils, it helps strengthen the skin barrier, contributing to limiting transepidermal water loss and keeping the skin more resistant to external agents.

Opus Ruri Sebum-Balancing Purifying Face Cream offers a fluid, fresh, and silky texture that spreads easily over the skin, absorbing quickly without leaving oily residue.
From the very first application, the face feels pleasantly hydrated, soft, and balanced, with a lightweight sensation ideal even for combination and oily skin.
The delicate natural aromatic notes of Lavender blend with the citrus freshness of Bergamot and Grapefruit, creating a refined sensory experience that accompanies the daily treatment with a pleasant feeling of cleanliness and well-being.
With regular use, the skin appears progressively more even, firm, and radiant, while the skin texture becomes smoother and pores visibly less noticeable.

What is the Purifying Sebum-Balancing Face Cream used for?
It is a natural face cream formulated to help rebalance sebum production, keep the skin hydrated, and improve the appearance of impurities and enlarged pores.
What skin types is it suitable for?
It is particularly suitable for combination, oily, blemish-prone skin with enlarged pores or prone to imperfections, but can also be used by sensitive skin that needs a gentle rebalancing treatment.
Does it help reduce skin shine?
Yes. Jojoba Oil, Turmeric, Propolis and herbal extracts help maintain the natural balance of the hydrolipidic film without drying out the skin.
Can it be used every day?
Yes. It has been formulated for daily application morning and evening after cleansing the face.
Is it suitable after hair removal or beauty treatments?
Yes. Thanks to the presence of Aloe Arborescens, Calendula and Chamomile, it provides comfort to the skin even after hair removal, cosmetic peels, sun exposure or other professional treatments.
Does it contain silicones, parabens or petroleum derivatives?
No. The formulation is free from silicones, petroleum derivatives, mineral oils, PEG, parabens, artificial colorants, synthetic fragrances and synthetic chemicals.
Does it leave the skin greasy?
No. The plant oils are balanced to provide nourishment without weighing down the skin, leaving a pleasant feeling of freshness and comfort.
Can it also be used as a daily moisturizer?
Yes. In addition to its purifying and rebalancing action, it provides hydration, nourishment and protection, making it ideal as a day and evening face cream.

Aloe arborescens / Aloe spp.
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Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
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Grape Seed Oil (Vitis vinifera)
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Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii)
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Macadamia Oil (Macadamia ternifolia)
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Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima)
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
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Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
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Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
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Propolis
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Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)
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Vegetable Lecithin
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Xanthan Gum
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Pectin
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Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
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Grapefruit Essential Oil (Citrus grandis)
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Bergamot Essential Oil (Citrus aurantium bergamia)
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Glycerin
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Citric Acid
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Potassium Sorbate
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