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.
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract raw material derived from the root of Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), to meet the aging challenge. Siberian Ginseng is not a "true" ginseng as it is only remotely related to the ginsengs (such as the well-known Panax ginseng).
Blue Agave (Agave Tequilana) is a plant of the Agavoideae subfamily with a succulent stem cultivated for tequila production. It is a monocarpic plant that blooms only once in its life after a decade and then dies.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is a clear, light yellow to amber liquid with a light vegetable odor obtained from the inner fillet of Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller.
Argania Spinosa kernel extract is a natural skincare ingredient with fine lines and a wrinkle-smoothing effect. It instantly leaves skin tightening effects. It contains high molecular weight proteins extracted from seeds of the argan tree fruit.
Argania Spinosa (Argan tree) leaf extract is a natural ingredient against premature aging. It inhibits MMP (Matrix metalloproteinases) and collagenase enzymes responsible for extracellular matrix components and collagen destruction.
The rare and wild white genepi (Artemisia umbelliformis Lam.), also called yellow genepi, is famous in the Alps and is very often described, next to Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum Cass.), as the other symbol of the Alps.
Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) is a herbaceous perennial fragrant plant, that becomes approximately 1-1.8 meters (3-6 ft) high. The plant grows best in full sun places in light, dry, and well-drained soil. As a medical herb, one uses the leaves and the flowering time collected plant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is a sugar-based tensor ingredient, that efficiently meets this expectation. An elastic, flexible molecule, it is a purified fraction of branched natural polysaccharides obtained from oats produced by organic farming.
Thanks to its high moisturizing ability oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) is a well-known ingredient widely used in cosmetics and dermatology. It forms a film that retains water in the stratum corneum.
Bacopa Monnieri Extract is an herbal anti-stress agent derived from Waterhyssop. It is based on the Ayurvedic healing system. It is an active ingredient in Sederma's complex called Bacocalmine™.
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract is derived from Daisy flowers and has skin-brightening properties. Incorporated in skincare products, it fights against age spots, pigmentation disorders, and freckles and exhibits general skin-lightening activity.
Betula Alba Juice is a Birch sap, a natural toning, firming, and moisturizing ingredient particularly suited for men’s products. Considered a longevity elixir, raw birch sap has been harvested in Korea since the 9th Century.
The seeds of the Urucum tree (Bixa Orellana) are known for their ability to protect the skin from free radical damage. Traditionally used to treat wounds and burns due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is ideal for use in cosmetics because of these same abiliti
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is also known as American walnut. The tree is one of the most sought-after native hardwoods. The tree grows in small natural groves. They are frequently found in mixed forests. They thrive well on moist alluvial soils.