Vitis Vinifera Fruit Meristem Cell Culture is an active ingredient from grape fruit stem cells. Activated stem cells of unripened grape fruit of specific cultivars overproduce bio-active principles including polyphenols and stilbenes, both in free and glycosylated forms.
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.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is a brownish to orange micro-granulated powder obtained from grape seeds, a byproduct of wine production.
Vitis Vinifera vine sap contains a balanced mix of nourishing compounds including sugars, amino acids, polyphenols, and minerals. It has a stimulating effect on the plant buds, but also revitalizes human skin cells providing energy, building blocks, and essential nutrients.
Wasabia Japonica Root Extract is a water extract of horse radish. It is a super antioxidant, as it induces protective phase II detoxification enzymes.
Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) was used to treat eye disorders, excess weight, bleeding gums, arthritis, rheumatism, atherosclerosis, kidney and liver disorders, and internal swelling. It is also considered an excellent wash for blemishes and freckles.
Soy sterols and phospholipids are skin conditioners that help to even out skin tone and blotchiness.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Water is produced from branches harvested in the autumn, which are cut to the ground, but resprout, producing a new harvest in a few years. Portable chippers allow for on-site processing.
Yacon (old name: Polymnia sonchifolia; the current name: Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a sunflower family member from mountainous regions of South America.
Yucca glauca is a bluish, green perennial found in the Mid and Western US. The leaves of the plant are long and stiff with a sword-like appearance. The plant can grow anywhere from two to four feet in height.
At one time, Yucca (Yucca Schidigera) was considered a potential source of phytosterols, a family of plant substances used to manufacture steroidal hormones.
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is a highly concentrated extract of Ginger root that can temporarily increase peripheral blood flow.