Valnel: Daytime Protection & Moisturizing Lotion
Made in our own factory and laboratory in Pine Brook, NJ
Description+
Natural 
Vegan
For Balanced or Combination Skin
Non-clogging facial moisturizer that provides all-day protection from pollutants, dirt, makeup, and environmental conditions. The unique formula locks in skin's natural moisture throughout the day and is light enough to allow the skin to breathe. Also serves as an excellent makeup base.
Benefits+
- Chamomile Extract and Allantoin provide a calming effect
- Carbohydrates, Althea and Yarrow hydrate
- Vitamin E and Ginkgo Biloba Extract help protect against environmental stressors
- Helps retain moisture and prevent skin from becoming dehydrated
- Cocoa seed extract helps defend against damage caused by blue light
Application+
Apply in the morning to clean skin. Gently massage until completely absorbed. Follow with an SPF and apply makeup as usual.
In cold temperatures, windy conditions, or when traveling by air, use 2 to 3 layers to guard against moisture loss.
Natural Ingredients+
Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Sucrose Stearate, Lauryl/Myristyl Benzoate (Plant-Derived), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Saccharide Isomerate (and) Aqua (and) Citric Acid (and) Sodium Citrate, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate (Fermented Bamboo), Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (Carbohydrates), Polymnia Sonchifolia (Yacon) Root Extract, Xanthan Gum (Carbohydrates), Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Leaf/Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate, Spirulina Maxima (Algae) Extract, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (and) Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Phytic Acid, Fragrance
Our Philosophy
I go about [the formulas] in a very different way than a regular chemist. I always look for what conditions I’d like to correct. I look at what skin types and problems that I want to work with, and then I try to find the best possible ingredients that will work for the skin.
By Our Founder & Director of Innovation - Marina Valmy
Ingredients
Benefits
Calming effect
Hydrate
Protect against environmental stressors
Helps retain moisture and prevent skin from becoming dehydrated
Helps defend against damage caused by blue light
Botanical Highlights
A blend of plant botanicals, extracts and fruit actives, including:
Made by the People Who Know Skin Care
Since 1965, Christine Valmy has run the first school of esthetics in America and trained over 20,000 professionals worldwide. Every formula is made to that professional standard, naturally.