Baptise H20 Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel

This weightless formula soaks your thirsty skin in intense moisture. Baptise H2O provides moisture without weighing it down or greasy.

The formula is easily absorbed and moisturizes the skin day and night. The world-famous New Zealand Manuka honey and hyaluronic acid hydrate the skin and ensure long-lasting moisture. Harakeke (New Zealand flax), Mamaku fern and hibiscus flowers also support skin regeneration and strengthen the skin's protective barrier. 

• suitable for most skin types, very good for dry skin
• light formulation, provides intensive moisture
• 52% more moisture after 24 hours (according to Dermatest Australia study 2019, with 10 subjects between 38-58 years)
• contains plum extract, hyaluron, flax (harakeke), mamuka fern, hibiscus flowers, manuka honey, ginger and aloe vera
• the fresh scent of roses invigorates your senses

Antipodes is committed to reuse, reuse and recycling. All paper packaging comes from sustainable forestry, glass bottles and aluminum tubes are 100% recyclable and the Labels are printed with inks made from vegetables.

Application

• It is best to apply the Hosanna H20 Intensive Skin Plumping Serum beforehand.
• Apply the gel to your cleansed face, neck and décolleté in the evening and morning.
• Then massage this moisturizing gel gently into your face, neck and décolleté using upward movements.
• For gentle facial cleansing the Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser by  Antipodes try out.

Active ingredients

• Hyaluronic acid (Hyaluronic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate) stores moisture up to 1000 times its weight. Hyaluronic acid is a main component of the connective tissue lying between the skin cells, it fills and supports it. Due to its ability to bind large amounts of water, it is responsible for the moisture content of the skin. Hyaluronic acid also supports the firmness and elasticity of the skin. As we age, we lose our natural hyaluronic acid, which is a major cause of wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid helps fill in fine lines and plump the skin.
• Honey (Mel / Honey / Leptospermum mel (manuka honey) extract) - Natural honey is antiseptic and antimicrobial and helps to cleanse the skin and eliminate bacteria thoroughly. Honey contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that has a lightening effect and fades age spots. Raw honey is fortified with a wide variety of nutrients such as vitamin B, manganese, iron, potassium, and calcium. When mixed with water, honey releases a peroxide property that helps heal acne and inhibits bacterial growth. In addition, honey is a humectant that adds moisture to the skin and provides it with an abundance of nutrient-rich enzymes.
• Harakeke flax is moisturizing and has a skin-tightening effect. Rich in essential fatty acids, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
• Mamaku or black tree fern is a giant plant endemic to New Zealand. It has moisturizing and calming properties and promotes cell turnover and cell regeneration.
• Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Powder / Hibiscus Sabdari ff a Flower Extract) has also been referred to as the "botox plant" because of its firming and lifting properties for the skin. Hibiscus contains natural AHA, which can speed cell renewal, exfoliate the skin easily, and control acne breakouts. Hibiscus strengthens elasticity, promotes regeneration and moisturizes skin and hair, and the presence of anthocyanocides helps make pores appear smaller due to its astringent properties.
• Ginger (Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Oil) is rich in vitamin C and contains a large number of trace elements such as magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium and phosphorus. Ginger has an antibacterial and clarifying effect, stimulates the microcirculation of the vessels and promotes a fresher, healthier and more radiant complexion.
• Aloe Vera Extract / Juice (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract / Juice) provides natural moisture, prevents the skin from drying out and strengthens the natural skin barrier. Aloe Vera contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes and essential amino acids. Provides oxygen to the skin and is believed to be effective in supporting cell renewal. Binds moisture, has a cooling, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.

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Ingredients

Aqua (water), glycerine, sodium acrylates copolymer & lecithin, dehydroacetic acid, benzyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, polysorbate 20, hyaluronic acid (plant-based), glycerine & water & Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract, sodium citrate, lysolecithin & sclerotium gum & xanthan gum & pullulan, Phormium tenax (harakeke) flax extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) flower extract, Leptospermum scoparium mel (manuka) honey, Cyathea medullaris (mamaku black fern) extract, Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract, mica, titanium dioxide, Rose Anatolia: citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, linalool.

Formulated without: Antipodes products are completely free from: parabens; sulfates; phthalates; silicon derived ingredients; synthetic fillers; genetically modified (GM) ingredients; genetically engineered (GE) ingredients; animal ingredients (except ingredients from living bees, such as honey); artificial colors; artificial fragrances; chemical sunscreens; mineral oils; petrochemicals (like propylene glycol); BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole); ethanolamines and ethoxylated ingredients.

Note: Antipodes® does not use synthetic polymers, choosing instead to use only natural alternatives. The formulations for Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel contain a natural origin substitute for polymers called Lecigel ™. A natural and skin-friendly emulsifier, it originates from soy and sunflower that are hydrolysed to make stable for use in skincare. On our packaging, it goes by the name of “sodium acrylates copolymer & lecithin. This ingredient is vegan, meets 100% natural standards, and is free from microbeads or microplastics.