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There are different types of skin moisturisers, including day and night ones. The main difference between them is that the day creams have often have SPF (sun protection factor) whereas night lotions are oilier.[1] But one thing is for sure: there’s a vast array of ingredients found in both varieties. Are you curious to learn more about some of those components? Find out more below. Aloe Vera There’s a group of plants called succulent, which includes aloe vera, ocotillos and agaves.[2] These plants are known for storing water inside their leaves, a quality that allows them to grow in dry regions.[3] Although aloe vera is an ingredient used in moisturising lotions, the most famous member of the succulent family is the cactus. Think about North American deserts and an imposing cactus will be the image that comes to mind. The most iconic variety, Saguaro, is particularly renowned for its arms that grow upwards. Enduring Saguaros can be as tall as 78 feet, live for almost 200 years[4], and store up to 760 litres of water.[5] Seaweeds Seaweeds are algae that live in the ocean waters of Australia and New Zealand. Red and brown varieties are adapted to marine habitats, whereas green algae can live in different environments such as rivers, lakes and even on terrestrial conditions. Despite its simple appearance, seaweeds are very complex organisms. Scientists acknowledge that they have the most elaborate reproduction system amongst plants.[6] Tea Tree Oil This oil, which is transparent and freshly scented, is derived from a plant known as Melaleuca alternifolia. The process involves boiling its leaves, producing steam and finally distilling the oil. Westerners first came across the plant in the 18th century, when Captain James Cook arrived in the Australian region of New South Wales.[7] Vitamin C The most well known sources of vitamin C are citrus fruit like oranges, lemons and grapefruit. Less obvious alternatives, such as strawberries, kiwi and cantaloupe melon also contain this vitamin. For vegetable-based sources, vitamin C is also found in Brussels sprouts, green peas and bell peppers.[8] Vitamin E This vitamin is found in nuts and vegetable oils. Hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, as well as sunflower and wheat germ oils are some examples. It’s interesting to note that vitamin E is also contained within peanut butter! Other sources include fruit like mango, kiwi and tomatoes, and dark green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach.[9] [1] Sharmani (05/23/2008). What’s The Difference Between a Day Cream And a Night Cream? http:// blog. pharmacymix. com/whats-the-difference-between-a-day-cream-and-a-night-cream [2] Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Cactaceae (Cactus family). http:// www. desertmuseum. org/books/nhsd_cactus_.php [3] Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Definition of a Succulent. http:// www. desertmuseum. org/programs/succulents_definition.php [4] Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Cactaceae (Cactus family). http:// www. desertmuseum. org/books/nhsd_cactus_.php [5] WWF for a living planet. Cacti. http:// wwf. panda. org/what_we_do/endangered_species/cacti [6] The Seaweed Site: information on marine algae. What are seaweeds? http:// www. seaweed. ie/algae/seaweeds.html [7] Greenmi. Tea Tree Oil: History and Uses of Tea Tree Oil. http:// greenmi. net/history-and-uses-of-tea-tree-oil/#History Of Tea Tree Oil [8] American Bone Health. Nutrition: Calcium, Vitamin D & The Other Bone Health Vitamins. http:// www. americanbonehealth. org/what-you-should-know/nutrition [9] Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin E. http:// ods. od. nih. gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional
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