Evening Ritual: Restorative Facial Oil
Antioxidant-rich, multi-tasking facial oil, used nightly, to rehydrate the skin, target signs of aging, and replenish your natural barrier.
Explore the research behind each ingredient.
Antioxidant-rich, multi-tasking facial oil, used nightly, to rehydrate the skin, target signs of aging, and replenish your natural barrier.
Explore the research behind each ingredient.
Make a nightly investment in the long-term health of your skin.
Start an evening ritual. Reclaim balance. Wake up looking + feeling refreshed.
Deep Hydration
Marula Oil + Ceramides restore your skin's moisture barrier.
Potent Anti-Aging
Advanced Retinoid stimulates cellular regeneration.
Foundational Wellness
A luxurious spa ritual to end your day, and drift to sleep.
Unlike most investments, this one's risk-free.
We offer a 21 day unconditional money back guarantee. If you're unhappy with any Grüner product, for any reason, we'll refund you -- as simple as that.
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Intention and Design
Ethical, luxurious and research-backed.
We set out to create the perfect overnight oil -- a single application to combat daily dehydration and counteract the signs of aging. Our Evening Ritual Oil fills a gap that had previously required the combination of multiple products. Forbes calls it "the ultimate multi-tasker" -- an elegant microdose of wellness to elevate your evening routine, so you can wake up glowing.
Thesis: A fast-absorbing facial oil with the antioxidant profile of pure virgin marula oil, and the skin restorative benefits of vitamin A and ceramides, without any essential oils or fragrances, and without adding a "luxury tax" to the price tag. Formulated in the USA. Packaging made in Italy.
Our Formulation and Research
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Organic Virgin Marula Oil
97%Widely considered a "luxury oil", and often sold for over $100/oz., this antioxidant-rich, easily absorbed oil is rich in omegas 6 and 9, hydrates and restores the skin, without leaving you feeling greasy.
✧ Seals in moisture - it has emollient (softening) and occlusive (sealing) properties
✧ Suitable for sensitive skin
✧ Age-fighting antioxidant profile
✧ Anti-inflammatory
The Research:
"These fatty acids present in Marula oil are very similar to those present in the epidermis, and can be considered biomimetic"
"Marula oil rich in fatty acids exhibits moisturising, hydrating and occlusive properties."
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26528587/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29415712/
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Ceramides
< 1%Ceramides are lipids that make up 50% of your skin's natural barrier. Daily life takes a toll on our ceramides. Replenishing them daily helps your skin retain moisture, and protects against environmental irritants.
✧ Restores the skin's moisture barrier
✧ Promotes firmer, smoother skin✧ Reduces skin sensitivity
The Research:
"A single topical application of... Ceramide cream... resulted in a significant increase in skin hydration"
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Granactive Retinoid
2%This ester of all-trans retinoic acid is the most advanced form of vitamin A available over the counter. It provides all of the benefits of retinol with none of the irritation, so it's suitable for daily use.
✧ Promotes collagen production
✧ Treats acne and clears pores
✧ Brightens skintone
✧ Reduces hyperpigmentation
✧ Promotes hair growth when used on the scalp
The Research:
"Amongst various anti-aging agents, retinoids are the most promising agents that are available for the treatment of aging."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699641/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5136519/
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Additional Ingredients
✧ Tocotrienols (Vitamin E) - A potent antioxidant and skin-soothing agent
✧ Glycine Soja Seed Extract - A natural emollient
✧ Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables - An emollient with high linoleic acid content, which helps replenish, strengthen, and soothe skin
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Complete Ingredient List
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed (Marula) Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide (and) Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (2%), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycing Soja Seed Extract and Ceramide NP, Tocotrienols (Vitamin E)