Both the needles and shoots of this well-known Norway Spruce (Picea Abies) tree have been used as remedies. A tea made from the needles has been used to heal wounds and ulcers.
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.
In the 16th century, Anise (Pimpinella Anisum) was widely used as a mousetrap bait because mice found it irresistible. Anise has also been used to stimulate digestion and as an expectorant to relieve nausea and colic in babies.
Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) is a very old, reliable remedy for chest ailments such as bronchitis, colds, croup, and influenza.
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract is a clear orange to brown liquid, a natural ingredient called “The Lance Against Skin Damage,” as it reduces signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties.
Plumeria alba (Frangipani) is a flowering plant native to India and Central and South America. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae, subfamily Rauvolfioideae.
For years, aging induced by sun exposure was called photoaging, attributed only to the UV spectrum of light. However, infrared rays and their heating bring a loss of elasticity and firmness, leading to the appearance of premature wrinkles.
Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract is obtained from the root of Bistort and is rich in chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, and polyphenols.
Japanese knotweed root extract leaves remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects on the skin. Polygonum cuspidatum speeds up the wound healing process, protecting skin fibroblasts, lessening inflammation, and stimulating collagen organization.
Studies have shown that Pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract has a high level of antioxidants, containing phytoestrogens, punicic, and linolenic acids, all of which prevent the breakdown of collagen fibers.
Poria Cocos Extract is derived from a fungus widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is rich in lanostane-type triterpenoids.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is an herbaceous weed with a long history of culinary and medicinal use in various cultural groups throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. The succulent herb can be found growing in many cold climate areas (e.g. Canada) as well as warm areas (e.g.
Historically, Almonds (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) were used to flavor foods, sweets, jams, cough syrups, and almond oil. They were also used to adorn the body and religious buildings and were carried during religious celebrations.
The fruit of the Apricot tree (Prunus Armeniaca) was said to make one loving and kind, and the leaves were carried in sachets to attract love. The pulp was combined with other natural ingredients in creams, lotions, and facial masks for cosmetic use.
The fruit of the apricot tree (Prunus Armeniaca) was said to make one loving and kind, and the leaves were carried in sachets to attract love. The pulp was combined with other natural ingredients in cosmetic creams, lotions, and facial masks.
Made from ground pits of the Montmorency cherry (Bitter Cherry), Prunus Cerasus Shell Powder is a delicate mechanical exfoliating suitable for all skin types. It is a fine, beige-colored powder with a light sweet almond fragrance.
Glycation occurs from the reaction of glucose and a protein that produces AGEs (Advanced Glycation Products), forming stable brownish-yellow compounds in the skin, hair, and the body as a whole.
When first introduced, sometime in the fifth century B.C., the Peach (Prunus Persica) was called the Persian Apple. However, it was believed to have been introduced by the Chinese and was mentioned in Confucius's books.
The pressed extract of this Peach (Prunus Persica) seed was used as a hair growth product for balding spots and, in some parts of the world, was combined with raw apple cider before application.
When first introduced, sometime in the fifth century B.C., the peach was called the Persian Apple. However, Prunus Persica was believed to have been introduced by the Chinese and was mentioned in Confucius's books.
Wild cherry (Prunus serotina) bark is considered to have astringent, tonic, expectorant, and sedative properties. It has been used to treat bronchitis, whooping cough, consumption, and dyspepsia.
Prunus Serotina Bark Extract has also been used as a healing agent for cuts and sores.
The Guava (Psidium Guajava) fruit has been used to treat high blood pressure, poor circulation, acidosis, asthma, prolonged menstruation, and obesity. Guavas are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves, and they are also found in cosmetic applications.
This Chinese plant called Babchi (Psoralea Corylifolia) has been used effectively to treat severe psoriasis and vitiligo. Research determined that when Psoralea was used internally or externally with exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light, the skin produced new pigment locally.
Abundant in flavanoid isoflavones, Kudzu roots extract leaves potent antioxidant, mild estrogenic, and skin whitening effects. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions.
The kudzu plant (L. Pueraria lobata) is a plant of renowned beauty and versatility. The first written mention of the plant as a medicine is in the ancient herbal text of Shen Nong (circa A.D. 100).
Pueraria Mirifica extract helps to stimulate the development of mammary tissues to give you a fuller and firmer bust-line. It does this by introducing naturally occurring plant estrogens to the estrogen receptor sites in the breasts.
When mixed with water, soap bark forms a detergent (cleansing) lather, relieving itchy scalp and dandruff. Quillaja Saponaria Bark has also been used to wash eruptions, skin sores, itchy feet, and athlete’s feet.
Red clover extract has an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, it improves hair density and protects cells against early aging.
Rich in phenolic acids, flavonoid glycosides, Restharrow root extract, it has potent antioxidant properties, protecting skin from free radicals and preserving UV-induced photoaging.
Rhodiola rosea, also known as Arctic root or Golden root, is a member of the Crassulaceae family, a family of plants native to the Arctic regions of Eastern Siberia and grows at high altitudes.