Ingredients
When you look at the list of benefits it’s easy to see why based on our ingredients which are as follows. Full Transparency here, if you have any questions about ANY of these ingredients please contact us :)
- Non-ionized water (distilled) - Straight up pure H2O. Non-ionized so the silver colloid doesn't cluster.
- Virgin Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is a universal wonder ingredient. It’s a medium chain triglyceride which easily penetrates into the skin and doesn’t leave an oily residue. It loosens the “biofilm” that bacteria produce over pores and hair follicles allowing the other active ingredients to get to the root of the inflammation.
- Nano-silver particles - proven over centuries to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Colloidal Silver is safe for the eyes and mucus membranes (silver nitrate was used in newborns to prevent conjunctivitis for decades). Nano-Silver along with Nano-Propolis creates the most powerful skin regeneration formula available. 30PPM
- Nano-Propolis extract - based on our proprietary extraction method - Flavonoids and Phenols are very powerful antioxidants which is anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Bees are amazing little critters. They ingest sap from local flora and process it internally. They secrete propolis around their hives to create a barrier to all the bad stuff that tries to invade. It has incredibly potent anti-tumor (anti-aging) activity which is based on promoting mitochondrial health. It is the primary “magic” ingredient that sets 2Docs Formula apart. #BeeLove
- Vitamin E Oil (tocopherol) - natural antioxidant that has always been a great skin nutrient. We use it partially as a carrier for the Nano-Propolis but also as a stand alone ingredient. Tocopherol is protective against UVA and UVB damage.
- JoJoba Oil - Wonderful moisturizer and emollient that seals in moisture without leaving a greasy feel. Jojoba also has wonderful selective antibacterial and antifungal activities as well as being a very potent antioxidant. It's hypoallergenic and wont clog your pores.
- Awesomeness - Massive amounts of pure, unrefined awesomeness are added to each batch. The total amount is unmeasurable.
- Hyaluronic Acid - HA is the worlds most powerful moisturizer. Each molecule of HA can hold 500x’s its weight in water. HA is normally found in your skin, connective tissue and eyes and is a key component to holding water. Aging causes you to loose water content in and between your cells. HA naturally restores that loss which is why it is a potent anti-aging ingredient. It also is a key ingredient in wound healing.
- Retinyl Palmitate (Retinol / Vitamin A) - Retinyl palmitate boosts local collagen formation which helps reduce small wrinkles and evens out skin pigment. We (eye docs) use a form of vitamin A to treat dry eye syndrome. The type and level of Vitamin A in 2Docs is exactly the same as the form we use to treat dry eye syndrome so it’s not going to be harsh on the skin and also is safe to use IN and around your eyes.
- Chamomile extract - Chamomile has been used for centuries to treat minor wounds, skin irritation, burns, conjunctivitis amongst other ailments. We find that adding a small amount improves skin regeneration and also helps to give a sense of well being. We only use STEAM EXTRACTED chamomile to prevent any harsh chemicals.
- Lavender extract - Lavender is used for its anti-inflammatory effects. It’s useful for eczema, it has ant-microbial effects and also has calming qualities. We use a very small amount in each batch and, like chamomile, we only use steam extracted lavender.
- Beeswax - Beeswax is a great anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral, it helps to seal in the moisturizing quality of 2Docs without clogging pores. It promotes wound healing and helps to "calm" the skin.
- Happiness - We are believers in projecting good intentions (check out Masaro Emoto). Every time we make a batch, we emphasize happiness and joy as well as play classical music to align positive energy during each process. I’ve been around long enough to know that this is as important as any other ingredient.
- Natural Emulsifiers - Oil and water don't like each other, they're like neighbors that don't get along. Emulsifiers allow water and oil dance together beautifully to create creams and lotions. We use only natural plant derived emulsifiers including glyceryl monostearate, PEG-100 stearate and stearyl palmitate which are all natural, paraben free and cruelty free (unless you're a soybean or a coconut).
- Natural Preservative - We don't mind microorganisms, just not in our cream.. We spent a full year trying to find the perfect blend of preservatives that was all natural and non caustic. We finally found it. We use Wasabi extract, Ginger extract, Garlic extract, caprylic acid and lauric acid (both made from fatty acids of veggies), propanediol (from corn sugar) and potassium sorbate (potassium salt of sorbic acid). We also drop a little hexylene glycol and caprylyl glycol (both of which are simply alcohols that help disperse the preservatives). It's all good stuff and keeps 2Docs happy and Microorganism free (you should still store it in a cool spot).
- Other Stuff - Propylene Glycol - without giving up too much info, propylene glycol is necessary for gentle liberation of the wonderful phenols and flavonoids in the propolis. Propylene Glycol is non-irritating, non-volatile, used as a food preservative world wide and also active in a lot of eye drops. It is the perfect vehicle for delivery of the good stuff. Xanthan Gum - stabilizes the emulsion and adds a little thickness.