Differences in shape, color, scent, etc. of flowers are not meant to please our senses but are tools to attract and select pollinating insects, and in a field full of spring blossoms the competition is sky-high. An unexpected tool that some flowers have developed in order to increase their visibility is luminescence.
Verbascum thapsus (Great or Common Mullein) is a hairy biennial plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall or more. Its flowers contain luminophores special compounds that can adsorb a UV photon (light) «breaking» it at an energetic level and re-emitting photons with a lower energy (with longer wavelength λ) in the visible field.
Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus flower is rich in luminophores that enable a revolutionary concept in skin radiance. Incorporated in personal care applications, it protects skin and hair from harmful UV radiation while exposing a beautiful shine.
Tests with a preparation containing 3% of Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus flower showed that it was able to reduce the light-mediated harmful radical species (-17% -59%) acting as a strong protectant against photo-oxidative stress.Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus flower is a safe and natural ingredient used in face and body creams and lotions, sun products, gels, and professional treatments. In addition, it is an excellent ingredient for hair care applications such as shampoos, conditioners, styling products, hair treatments, hair creams and masks, and hair dyes. It is also useful in decorative cosmetics like foundations, primers, and mascara. Typical concentration in formulations is 3-5%.
What is luminescence?
Luminescence is the ability of some substances to adsorb a discrete quantity of energy and then release it as a photon with a lower energy. Some flower's phytocomplex are able to re-emit, with a longer wavelength therefore with lower energy, the electromagnetic radiation adsorbed, in particular, can adsorb Ultra Violet radiations emitting visible light.
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