The skin is a living organ, dynamic, protective, revealing. In TCM it is an organ of discernment, charged with the function of sorting what to preserve, and what to defend against. At Qi Formularie we hold to a simple precept: good in/bad out.
Our proprietary formulations are constructed by a fully-certified and practicing TCM/Classical Oriental Medicine Practitioner with a Western biology/healthcare background and a lifetime passion for natural skincare formula creation.
Categorized in terms of action, based on treatment principles intended to target identified disharmonies, our proprietary formulations are presented via the TCM paradigm. Their actions can be correlated to the needs of the following skin types:
Primary Elixir™ Green Tea Light Moisture Serum
This unique very light-textured water-based serum is made to be used day and night; alone for oilier skin that requires lighter moisture, or as the basis for layering a more substantial moisturizer or nighttime treatments when skin requires additional supplementation. Formulated on TCM principles to support maximal balance, clarity, regulation and protection, Primary Elixir is recommend as an absolute basic, for use as the first-line application to bare skin after cleansing and then layered as appropriate with other products according to need. To the very best of our ability we have created here the ideal symbiosis of yin and yang.
Tai-C™ Concentrate 30% Vitamin C Pure Oil Infusion
Harmonizing active Vitamin C is supremely regarded for its skin-brightening, repairing and firming effects, as well as for its anti-oxidant activity. This serum delivers a full 30% of proven most stable and bio-available form of C; formulated in a base conceived to maximally protect potency without causing irritation despite its super-concentration. Recommended nightly as part of an intensive routine; and/or during the day for skin maintenance/protection.
Triple Rose Cream ™ Infusion Seal ™
Called Infusion Seal for its occlusive ability to seal in nutrient-rich hydrating water-based formulas - this ultra-rich, butter-like face cream is for those who love their skin with an unabashed glow. A very emollient, supernourishing face moisturizer with organic oil of rosa damascena, rosehip seed and evening primrose oils; it is ideal as a night cream for normal to very dry skin types in need of deep supplementation. For use during the day to nourish and protect; this can also be employed as an eye cream. Not recommended for oilier skin types
Ultimate Balanced Cleanser For Face And Neck
A super-mild but very effective creamy cleanser, pH balanced to an optimal 5.5; rinses perfectly clean while the gentle creaminess leaves skin healthy, soft and supple. Contains no alcohol, so recommended even for sensitive skin. For a once-or twice weekly skin-freshening exfoliating system, combine with a grape-sized amount of Chinese Herbal Exfoliating Grains into a fresh paste-like scrub and use for evening skin cleanse.
Red Fruit And Ginger Ultimate Eye Serum
An exquisite light-weight but extremely antioxidant-rich formula for the most delicate, damageprone area on the face. This botanical complex is made up of plants which are among the most universally revered for their nourishing, protective properties; and understood in TCM to have an affinity for the eye area as well.
Goji berry is an ‘herb’ that is also a food, and is classified as a yin tonic with a special affinity for the eyes. Research shows its protective anti-oxidant benefits exist with topical application as well, and studies have demonstrated its extraordinary ability to stimulate natural collagen production.