Rich in anthocyanins, essential fatty acids, phytosterols, and vitamins, Euterpe oleracea fruit is considered one of the principal berries in the fight against aging. Hence, it is frequently referred to as the “Fountain of Youth.”
Plant extracts & derivatives
Plant extract aka botanical extract-based skin care products are one of the biggest trends in the beauty industry in recent years. Being naturally balanced and dense in active ingredients, botanical extracts are excellent fighters against skin aging and inflammation.
Acmella Oleracea is an exotic plant, also known as Paracress. In the Indian Ocean region, it is called "Mafane". Reduces facial muscle micro-contractions, smoothes and reduces lines and wrinkles.
Acorus Gramineus Extract inhibits melanin synthesis and acts as a whitening agent for ultraviolet(UV) sensitive skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is a clear, light yellow to amber liquid with a light vegetable odor obtained from the inner fillet of Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller.
Easily absorbed by the skin, without being oily, aloe naturally diminishes skin sensitivities to calm irritation. Deeply hydrating, the plant’s potent compounds seal in moisture, plumping, firming and soothing the skin both on and below the surface.
The Apple awakens energies and is said to have an exceptionally activating effect on the body. The scent contributes to an extremely refreshing and stimulating sensation.
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) flower extract is obtained from organically grown plants. It contains a natural aspirin-like derivative that imparts anti-inflammatory properties to irritated skin conditions.
Argania Spinosa kernel extract is a natural skincare ingredient with fine lines and a wrinkle-smoothing effect. It instantly leaves skin tightening effects. It contains high molecular weight proteins extracted from seeds of the argan tree fruit.
Argania Spinosa (Argan tree) leaf extract is a natural ingredient against premature aging. It inhibits MMP (Matrix metalloproteinases) and collagenase enzymes responsible for extracellular matrix components and collagen destruction.
Mountain arnica flower extract is excellent for acne, rashes, tired and aching muscles, bruises, and sprains. It is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial.
The rare and wild white genepi (Artemisia umbelliformis Lam.), also called yellow genepi, is famous in the Alps and is very often described, next to Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum Cass.), as the other symbol of the Alps.
Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) is a herbaceous perennial fragrant plant, that becomes approximately 1-1.8 meters (3-6 ft) high. The plant grows best in full sun places in light, dry, and well-drained soil. As a medical herb, one uses the leaves and the flowering time collected plant.
This critical herb has immune-enhancing, antibacterial, antibiotic, and anti-viral properties and contains antioxidants, which protect our cells against free radical damage.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is a sugar-based tensor ingredient, that efficiently meets this expectation. An elastic, flexible molecule, it is a purified fraction of branched natural polysaccharides obtained from oats produced by organic farming.
Barley contains a large variety of vitamins, including beta carotene (provitamin A), thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamins (B12), pantothenic acid (B5), and folic acid (B₉), which all play an essential role in dermal cells metabolism and necessary for normal functioning.
Berry wax smoothens and softens the skin, moisturizes the lips and lends the hair a silky shine. It can guard the skin against harmful environmental factors by leaving an invisible protective layer.
Bisabolol substance comes from the chamomile flower, is antiphlogistic (antiinflammatory), disinfects, soothes. It helps reduce irritation and sensitivity associated with oily skin breakouts.
Bitter ginger (Wild ginger or Zingiber Zerumbet) is a tropical plant from the ginger family that grows up to 3.9 ft tall. Its extract is a natural anti-aging ingredient for body care applications, especially for legs.
Cimicifuga racemosa is my herb of choice for PMS, pre-menopausal and menopausal conditions, also in breast enlargement formulas thanks to its estrogenic action.
It inhibits Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP1) enzyme release, which is responsible for collagen destruction, and lessens elastase enzyme activity responsible for elastin destruction.
Intensely hydrates sensitive skin and hair, refreshes, invigorates and prevents dehydration.
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is also known as American walnut. The tree is one of the most sought-after native hardwoods. The tree grows in small natural groves. They are frequently found in mixed forests. They thrive well on moist alluvial soils.
Blood orange extract is a perfect ingredient for skin care applications thanks to its high content of beta-carotene; vitamins C and B; organic acids, the most abundant of which are of the nature of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs); flavonoids.
Burdock, officially called Arctium lappa, is considered a healthy and nutritive food in China. Arctium lappa was used as a medicinal herb in Europe, North America, and Asia for centuries.
Caffeine stimulates, activates, firms, improves micro-circulation and plays an important role in breaking down body fat.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) extract has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties as well as benefits such as promoting the healing of wounds, skin repair and is famous for use on babies' skin.
Red peppers have a significant content of several interesting families of molecules, such as capsaicinoids, chlorophylls, carotenoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids.
The plant Senna Alata, also known as a candle tree because its flowers resemble flames, grows in highly sunny areas in Africa, South America, and India. The leaves of the plant contain a natural protective system against UV irradiation: the flavonoid Kaempferol-3-O-Sophoroside (K3OS).
Celtusome™ Eryngium is extracted from sea holly. Stimulates cell regeneration and the formation of dermis proteins.
Centella Asiatica extract is rich in saponins (centelloids), flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpene steroids, amino acids, and oligosaccharides. Thus, it exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and barrier-replenishing effects on the skin.