Zikora Naturals Rich Cream
Updated: 7 days ago
Intense Moisturization and Radiance for Dry, Cracked Skin
Across Canada—from the dry Prairies to the deep freezes of Central Canada—winter exposes skin to a common threat: bone-dry air.
After I moved to Canada, like many people around me echoed, most store-bought lotions leave my skin defenseless!
Few hours after slathering cream on my skin, I noticed frustrating cycle of cracked skin, atopic dermatitis (eczema) flares and itchiness.
My skin lost its radiance – it lost its natural elasticity, it was rough with uncomfortable dry micro-cracks on my skin - hands, legs, torso, elbows, knuckles, and heels.
For millions of Canadians like me, this is a frustrating cycle all year round but especially during very dry winter periods.
After much research I found the problem!
Canadian Winter Accelerates Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)!
TEWL is the continuous, natural process where water evaporates from inside your body through the skin (epidermis) into the surrounding air.
A healthy skin secrets sebum (natural skin oil)
Now, sebum controls the amount of water that evaporates from your skin.
However, this changes drastically with temperature drop in winter or other factors.
Dermatological literature confirms that cold temperatures suppress sebum secretion by roughly 10% for every 1°C change in skin temperature.
When the dry freezing air and artificial indoor heating strips away the natural skin oils and moisture on skin, the cellular structure of the skin dehydrates and contracts.
This causes the skin surface to split into rigid, geometric patches—forming a dull, rough, cracked/scaly pattern on skin commonly known as "crocodile skin". This is similar to what happens to dry patched soil as shown below.
Elevated TEWL - If your skin barrier is damaged, cracked, or stripped, water escapes rapidly. This leads to dehydration, dryness, and irritation.
This could also cause uneven skin/complexion - gray, ashy, and fatigued – which can’t reflect light..
OUR SOLUTION
Zikora Naturals Rich Cream’s Gel Lamellar Network
Zikora Naturals rich cream is designed to reduce Transepidermal Water Loss by precisely binding vegetable-derived Cetyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax, Aqua, Vegetable Glycerine, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter etc.
Instead of allowing Distilled Aqua and Vegetable Glycerine to trigger accelerated transepidermal water loss in freezing Canadian winter air, this smart network in Zikora Natural Rich Cream works to trap water molecules securely between the skin’s protective lipid sheets.
Supported by the deep structural conditioning of jojoba oil, kokum butter, and organic cocoa butter, Zikora Naturals Rich Cream formulation deeply moisturizes the skin by mimicking an advanced gel lamellar network similar to the image below.
For more information see: https://joanmorais.com/lamellar-liquid-crystal-structures-skin-hair-care/
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As documented in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, when your skin barrier is dry and cracked, the dead skin cells (corneocytes) lose their moisture and curl up at the edges. The natural enzymes responsible for shedding dead skin cells are deactivated, causing cells to clump into rigid, geometric patches.
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The slow release of moisture in a gel lamellar network allows desmosomal enzymes to properly digest the microscopic "glue" holding dead skin flakes together.
Clearing out the underlying textural buildup, fading dry blemishes, evening skin tone, and allowing a fresh, clear complexion to shine through. See more in the University of Birmingham research and Clinical Research Article.
Ever wonder why some eczema conditions flare up the second the temperature drops?
The National Eczema Association points to a silent culprit: Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
This extreme moisture drain causes your skin matrix to literally split open, developing painful microscopic cracks.
Once these micro-fissures form, your skin defenses are down. Environmental irritants, pollutants, and allergens easily breach the surface, crashing into the deeper layers of your tissue
This triggers an internal alarm system—igniting the intense inflammatory responses that cause the relentless redness, burning itch, and raw, scaly patches typical of seasonal winter eczema flares.
ZIKORA RICH CREAM INGREDIENTS
Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Golden Seed Oil: The Luxury Sebum Mimic
The Sebum Mirror: As documented in PMC Comprehensive Review, jojoba oil is uniquely composed of 97% liquid wax esters, making it the closest botanical match to a critical component of human skin.
It beautifully mimics the protective wax esters naturally found in human sebum. Because the skin recognizes this familiar lipid structure, it absorbs deeply and weightlessly to soothe sensitive, dry areas without leaving a greasy residue. It leaves a weightless velvety-smooth feel.
Excess flaking on Epidermal Cells: PMC Comprehensive Review explicitly highlights that jojoba’s high molecular weight and low viscosity lead to a "smoothing effect on dry skins and the inhibition of excess flaking of epidermal cells." It helps to physically soften and manage skin flakes and scales, helping to reset compromised barriers like eczema.
High concentration of iodine, which exerts native antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria and pro-inflammatory cytokines
Integrates smoothly into the parched intercellular lipid matrix of the skin filling in microscopic rough patches, locking in moisture, softening and improving skin elasticity that yields a natural glow
Upregulates the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid
Rich in stable gamma-tocopherol (Vitamin E) and B-complex vitamins that shields the skin from free-radical damage
Organic Cocoa & Kokum Butters: The Radiance-Boosting Crack Repair
Accelerating Tissue Repair & Radiance: Zikora Naturals Rich Cream delivers a dense, targeted matrix of stearic and palmitic acids derived from cocoa and kokum butters. These saturated lipids pack tightly into the stratum corneum to act as high-performance emollients, flattening down loose cells and drastically reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Read more at: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
By repairing this barrier and normalizing the skin's natural desquamation (shedding) cycle, the butters prevent the rough accumulation that triggers dry blemishes. This structural smoothing physically shifts your skin’s optics into specular reflectance. Much like a polished mirror, the perfectly uniform, healthy plane bounces light waves back evenly, creating a breathtaking, luminous glow.
Simultaneously, a rich blend of oleic acid increases barrier permeability to accelerate the clearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, while native tocopherols (Vitamin E) and phytosterols shield the tissue from lipid peroxidation and environmental pollution. The result is a deeply fortified, evenly toned complexion that completely resists cold-weather reactivity.
Possesses naturally occurring polyphenols that target tyrosine enzyme that trigger melanin synthesis, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation
Deeply rich in flavanols, specifically catechins and epicatechins that neutralize aging free radicals (ROS). By reduce oxidative stress that could lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and uneven skin tone before they can even start
Natural profiles of non-irritating exfoliation (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Amino Acids) that gently dissolving the tight ionic bonds holding dead, hyperpigmented cells to your skin's surface
Vegetable Glycerine & Distilled Aqua
Here is the scientific breakdown of how Glycerine in Zikora Natural Rich Cream creates an unparalleled, light-reflective glow:
Cellular Signalling: Glycerine acts as a cellular signaling substrate that encourages skin cells (keratinocytes) to mature properly significantly accelerating the recovery of the skin barrier function.
Moisture Reservoir: Glycerine rapidly diffuses through the outer layer and utilizes specialized channels called Aquaporin-3 (AQP3) to penetrate into the basal layers of the epidermis. Once inside, it creates a persistent moisture reservoir that binds to water molecules.
Skin Mirror Effect: It maintains skin elasticity by enhancing desmosomal degradation - break down of dead skin cells. This shifts the surface optics acting like a polished mirror that bounces light back evenly to create a vibrant, healthy complexion glow
Delivers the key components of organic cocoa absolute and butter and organic jojoba oil into the stratum corneum
Cellular signaling that encourages skin cells (keratinocytes) to mature properly significantly accelerating the recovery of the skin barrier function
Organic Cocoa Absolute: The Radiance Boost & Complexion Clarifier
When you think of cocoa, your mind probably goes straight to rich, indulgent chocolate. But at Zikora Naturals, we look at Organic Cocoa Absolute through a clinical lens.
Here is how its anti- inflammation properties help clarify your skin when you apply Zikora Natural Rich Cream
The Ultimate Brightening Effect: Forget harsh chemical bleaches. Peer-reviewed research published in J Cosmet Dermatol reveals that cocoa is highly concentrated in potent methylxanthines, specifically theobromine and caffeine. When you apply Zikora Natural Rich Cream, these compounds act as natural vasoconstrictors and cellular stimulants. They wake up your dermal microcirculation, rushing fresh oxygen and vital nutrients to the surface to banish sallow, tired skin and replace it with an instant, vibrant glow.
Double Enzyme Inhibition (Fading Dark Spots & Wrinkles): The naturally occurring polyphenols found within cocoa absolute double as targeted enzyme inhibitors. First, they block tyrosinase—the exact enzyme responsible for triggering melanin synthesis, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. Second, they inhibit collagenase, the sneaky enzyme that breaks down your skin's structural proteins. The result? A visibly more even skin tone and firmer, youthfully resilient skin.
Photoprotection & Advanced ROS Scavenging: Your skin is under constant attack from UV radiation and environmental pollution. Cocoa absolute is deeply rich in flavanols, specifically catechins and epicatechins. A clinical study published by PubMed Central shares that these molecules neutralize aging free radicals (ROS). By reduce oxidative stress that could lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and uneven skin tone before they can even start.
Gentle, Cellular-Level Exfoliation: A study published in Science Direct highlights that the natural profiles of glycolic and organic plant acids found in Theobroma cacao bean provides non-irritating exfoliation (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Amino Acids) by gently dissolving the tight ionic bonds holding dead, hyperpigmented cells to your skin's surface revealing light-reflective skin cells.
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