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INCI: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil*
What is Baobab?
Baobab is a tree native to Africa and Australia, also known as the "upside-down" tree due to its branch-like roots.
Skin properties of Baobab oil
Baobab seed oil is a rich source of fatty acids: oleic acid (30-40%), linoleic acid (24-34%), and palmitic acid (18-30%). It has great nourishing properties and the ability to improve skin elasticity while being quickly absorbed.
It contains vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, flavonoids, amino acids, and minerals, all of which are highly beneficial for our skin. Baobab oil has anti-inflammatory properties, making it an optimal ingredient for caring and comforting sensitive skin that is prone to irritation and itching. It is also believed to have benefits for hair care, providing shine and hydration to the hair and repairing split ends.
(*) Ingredient from controlled organic cultivation.
C
INCI: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
How is Chamomile Flower Extract obtained?
Chamomilla recutita, one of the most popular chamomile species, is a plant native to western Europe and northern Asia. The extract is obtained from the flower heads exposed to high pressures and temperatures through steam distillation.
Properties of Chamomile
Chamomile flower extract has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties for the skin thanks to its content of the terpenoids chamazulene and bisabolol. Thanks to its ability to inhibit the cyclooxygenase enzyme, it helps relieve itching and redness. It also has antioxidant activity due to the presence of matricin, apigenin, and luteolin.
*Ingredient from controlled organic cultivation.
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INCI: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract*
What is Ginkgo?
Known as Ginkgo or Gingko, it is a tree native to Asia and is among the oldest species in the world, with fossils dating back to the Jurassic era. Its use in Chinese medicine dates back more than 5,000 years to treat everything from dementia to asthma or bronchitis; it was attributed with anti-inflammatory properties as well as stimulating blood circulation. Its extract is produced from the leaves, which are so characteristic due to their particular fan-like shape.
Properties of Ginkgo
Ginkgo contains antioxidant phytochemicals such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and terpenes, which are capable of attacking free radicals more effectively than other powerful actives such as beta-carotene or vitamin E. Additionally, it reinforces moisture retention in the skin.
*Ingredient from controlled organic cultivation.
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INCI: Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract*
What is Helichrysum or Everlasting Flower?
Helichrysum is a plant species in the asteraceae family native to the Mediterranean region. Its flowers, with their characteristic golden yellow color, have always been a symbol of eternity. Once harvested, they can be preserved for a long time, giving the impression of never drying out.
Properties of Helichrysum or Everlasting Flower
The extract of Helichrysum flower is known for its anti-aging action. Its richness in flavonoids and acetophenones with great antioxidant power helps to strengthen our skin and protect it from sun damage and the impact of time. It is a powerful repairer and regenerator of skin cells, as well as calming for the most reactive skin. Additionally, it has antimicrobial properties with purifying action.
*Ingredient from controlled organic cultivation.
INCI: Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract*
What is Hibiscus?
Hibiscus is a shrub in the mallow family, native to East Asia, mainly China and India.
Properties of Hibiscus
Hibiscus flower extract has a high content of antioxidants, especially myricetin, a flavonoid capable of blocking collagenase, an enzyme responsible for collagen degradation. It also serves to inhibit elastase, an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of elastin. Thanks to this joint action, hibiscus is attributed with firming effectiveness and anti-aging benefits. The extract of this flower also contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), natural exfoliants capable of removing the outer layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis and promoting its renewal, providing brightness. Additionally, it is rich in Vitamin C, which thanks to its antioxidant power helps us control and reduce hyperpigmentation and achieve a more uniform tone and texture.
INCI: Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract*
What is Hibiscus?
Hibiscus is a shrub in the mallow family, native to East Asia, mainly China and India.
Properties of Hibiscus
Hibiscus flower extract has a high content of antioxidants, especially myricetin, a flavonoid capable of blocking collagenase, an enzyme responsible for collagen degradation. It also serves to inhibit elastase, an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of elastin. Thanks to this joint action, hibiscus is attributed with firming effectiveness and anti-aging benefits. The extract of this flower also contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), natural exfoliants capable of removing the outer layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis and promoting its renewal, providing brightness. Additionally, it is rich in Vitamin C, which thanks to its antioxidant power helps us control and reduce hyperpigmentation and achieve a more uniform tone and texture.
*Ingredient from controlled organic cultivation.