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WHAT & WHY? Live probiotic skincare conceived by an extremely experienced team from KwaZulu-Natal and underpinned with beaucoup de R&D [that’s research & development].
WHY? Modern skincare can actually pretty rough on our skins with overuse and overconsumption and might be disrupting our good bacteria and skinbiomes [manna for good skin].
The current norm is to strip the natural oil from skin with foaming cleansers and then attempt to replace the lost oil. This is changing! Sapienic bridges the gap between using nothing and using too much. The position of the brand is that most skincare problems stem from the microbiome being disrupted [which is a very well known topic wrt gut microbiome and ailments, yet hasn’t quite taken root in terms of skincare for many]. Sapienic seeks to restore that delicate balance. They dub themselves the SECOND-BEST skincare. That is, after your natural sebum, diverse bacteria and biome taking care of things.
Clinically studied: Sapienic carried out studies of their products on 20 volunteers. The design of the study included use of the studied product by test subjects, followed by SDS washing, twice daily controlled against an untreated control patch, which was only washed twice daily with SDS (no prior application of Sapienic product). This procedure was followed for one week. The results showed:
This brand boasts a prestigious array of certifications. Among them ECOCERT, Carbon Neutral, Plastic Neutral and certified Vegan.
Our skin produces unique oils. One of which is called Sapienic Acid. This oil is the primary food for the bacteria that keeps your skin super healthy. Healthy skin should always be the goal; in turn, healthy skin results in beautiful skin. Sapienic uses live bacteria to encourage restoration of and nutrients to produce Sapienic Acid. Coupled with prebiotics, fatty acids and more organic actives, you’re bound for some essential restoration.
Probiotics produce moisturising factors within skin cells
Probiotics enhance barrier function
Probiotics protect by competitive exclusion
Probiotics protect with anti-microbial peptides
Also called Glycerol. It is a skin-identical ingredient used as a humectant.
Frequency: This ingredient is used frequently in cosmetics.
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R2 per ML (size is 80ML)
Certified Organic Ingredients by Ecocert.
Vegan-friendly
Aluminium tube
Contains Calcium Carbonate as colourant.
LEBON is a fluoride-free oral care range (for those who prefer to shop fluoride-free).
LEBON is sulphate (SLS)-, triclosan-, plastic- and titanium dioxide free (for those who prefer to shop these characteristics).
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R3.75 per ML (based on 60ML at R225)
No certified Organic ingredients
Vegan-friendly
Plastic tube
Contains colourants that are not Calcium/mineral based such as Reds and Yellows.
Contains Sodium Chloride (good for oral health)
Contains MICA (controversial unless sourcing disclosed) & Titanium Dioxide.
Has a texture from beads (noted as not plastic)
Both LEBON and Curaprox contain essential oils for aroma, including D-Limonene.
Curaprox contains 5 sweeteners; LEBON contains 1.
Both are free-from SLS, triclosan and plastic.
☑️ Good toothpaste albeit very sweet; more expensive than straål.
R2.2 per ML (based on 75ML for R165)
Not Certified Organic but both LEBON and Dr. Hauschka has similar ethos.
Not Vegan-friendly due to Propolis
Plastic or aluminium tube
Contains colour pigments from Titanium and Copper.
Contains Titanium Dioxide [disputed ingredient] although from illmenite.
Contains Alcohol (LEBON is alcohol-free).
Both LEBON and Dr. Hauschka contain essential oils, although the latter contains 4 EU allergens.
Both Dr. Hauschka and LEBON are fluoride-free. Plus other free-froms in LEBON and this are similar.
☑️ Great ingredients and similar price to LEBON albeit not appropriate for Vegans while containing Titanium Dioxide. We were unable to verify whether the tube is plastic or aluminium.
R5.16 per ML (based on 60ML for R310)
Not Certified Organic
Both Aēsop and LEBON focus on ingredients with proven safety, efficacy and sustainability.
Vegan-friendly.
Aluminium tube
Contains Calcium Carbonate as Colourant, like LEBON.
Contains Sodium Chloride (good for oral health)
Both LEBON and Aēsop contain essential oils, although Aēsop has 3 EU allergens.
Both LEBON and Aēsop specialize in exquisite ‘natural’ aromas in their toothpastes.
Both Aēsop and LEBON are fluoride-free, titanium dioxide-free, triclosan-free and SLS-free.
☑️ Great ingredients and aroma. If high-end toothpastes with sophisticated and unique scents are your thing, try LEBON for a more affordable option.
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