Griffonia simplicifolia is a shrub native to Africa. Its seeds are rich in 5-HTP (0.75 – 1.20%), an amino acid involved in serotonin production that helps protect the seeds from UV-induced damage.
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract is a multifunctional active ingredient with firming, smoothing, and protective properties. It contains high-molecular-weight carbohydrates that form a film on top of the skin, providing immediately perceivable skin tightening and lifting benefits.
Protecting against UV-induced damage, Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract also increases collagen synthesis and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, providing noticeable antioxidant, firming, and anti-aging benefits.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, also known as Oxytriptan) is an essential amino acid limited by dietary intake. Unlike other precursors, such as L-tryptophan, 5-HTP is only converted to serotonin, which initiates growth factor production.Thanks to its high 5-HTP content, Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract stimulates the growth of dermal fibroblasts, improving skin firmness, smoothness, and youthfulness. In addition, it acts as a vasodilator, improving microcirculation and skin cell oxygenation.