The American Indians used birch tea made from Betula Alba leaves to help relieve headaches and found that poultices of boiled bark helped to heal burns, wounds, and bruises.
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Bioflavonoids have been used to maintain normal blood vessel conditions by decreasing capillary fragility (homeostatic). This fragility may result in the appearance of fine red lines in the skin, particularly around the nose.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is an anionic biotechnological polysaccharide obtained by a bacterial fermentation process and is accepted for organic cosmetics. It is a moisturizing, soothing, anti-aging, and hair-sheathing cosmetic active ingredient providing a soft touch to formulations.
Our organism is controlled by a communication network that maintains physiological balance. This communication is a dynamic relationship maintained between a transmitter and a receiver through messages carried from a specific channel.
Bisabolol substance comes from the chamomile flower, is antiphlogistic (antiinflammatory), disinfects, soothes. It helps reduce irritation and sensitivity associated with oily skin breakouts.
It is known to help in weight loss and stimulate fat metabolism. Bladderwrack Extract also has a detoxifying effect.
Blue Tansy (Tanacetum Annuum) is a member of the daisy family and was first prized by the Greeks for its variety of medicinal properties. It is also known as Moroccan Blue Chamomile or Blue Chamomile.
In the early part of the 19th century, the young tops of Borage (Borago Officinalis) were sometimes boiled as a pot- herb and were consumed as a refreshing summer drink.
Boswellia Serrata Extract is a lipophilic extract of Boswellia gum, which is used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is rich in triterpenoids, including acetylketo-Boswellic and keto-Boswellic acids, and is recommended for anti-aging products and sensitive skin.
Mustard (Brassica Alba) was used as a seasoning and medicinal remedy in ancient times. Mustard, in the form of mustard plaster and mustard paper, is intended to have an irritating and pain-relieving effect on rheumatism.
A phytobioactive derived from a Chinese flowering shrub (Buddleja officinalis flower), Soliberine offers potent photoprotection from the damaging effects of blue and infrared light and UV radiation.
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.
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus; Butcherbroom) was first used as an animal repellent and barrier in the meat trading industry. Years later, it was used to scrub chopping blocks and decorate meat platters.
Calendula oil also has antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a very gentle and soothing oil.
Camellia Sinensis Catechins is a polyphenol fraction of Green Tea extract that contains up to 90% catechins. This concentrated vegetable active ingredient, derived from tea, exhibits numerous beneficial effects on the skin.
Tea processed by the method considered to be “Japanese Green Tea” yields the most useful extract since, in the process of manufacturing black tea, most of the polyphenols are oxidized to form dark-colored ingredients. They then are not available to exhibit their antioxidant properties.
Sensitive skin is often defined by a propensity to sensory responses such as stinging, itching, burning, or visible reactions, such as erythema, papules or vesicles, wheal and flare responses, dryness, scaling, and desquamation, in response to external stimuli.
Carrageenans are anhydrogalactose sulfate polymers (both gelling and non-gelling types) obtained from red seaweeds, including Eucheuma and Chondrus species.
Carrageenan is a protein-reactive gum that stabilizes protein-containing cosmetic formulations.
In mythology, Parsley (Carum Petroselinum) was believed to have originated from the blood of Archemorus, the forerunner of death.
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.
American Indians used cactus Cereus Grandiflorus as an integral part of their diet and in salves and ointments as a healing agent in treating wounds, bruises, rashes, and other skin problems.
Iceland Moss (Cetraria Islandica) has been used internally and externally as a soothing agent. It was especially useful for inflamed mucous membranes in the mouth, throat, stomach, intestines, and skin tissue.
Chasteberry extract contains a phyto-endorphin with anti-oxidant and moisturizing effects. It makes the skin look more radiant.
Irish moss (Chondrus Crispus) is common in the intertidal zone on all shores of the North Atlantic. Historically, Chondrus Crispus has been used internally as an excellent remedy for tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, and intestinal problems.
The Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) tree is an evergreen tree originally native to the Far East, particularly China and India. It is said that an orange is given as a symbol of luck to a young Chinese husband when he calls on his bride’s parents.
Commonly referred to the as clear eye, the sticky solution derived from clary seeds has long been used to rid the eyes of foreign matter and to soothe as a natural demulcent.
Clintonia, known as Clintonia borealis and more commonly referred to as the Bluebeard Lily, is found in the eastern to central North American regions.
Coconut oil is mostly good for your skin care. It is able to provide antioxidants and moisturizers. This oil has an ability to minimize the signs of aging and help to protect your skin.
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil is a coffee oil obtained by a specific cold pressing process of selected coffee beans (seeds). It contains a high amount of polyunsaturated linoleic acid, palmitic acid, other essential fatty acids, and diterpenic esters.
Large quantities of fresh Kola (Cola Acuminata) seeds are employed in Africa for their sustaining properties. They are an important article of inland commerce in Africa. A small piece of Kola nut is often chewed before a meal to promote digestion.