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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Rhus Semialata is one of two distinct varieties of Rhus chinensis (Chinese sumac), a shrubby tree growing in East and South Asia.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is a clear, transparent liquid with an adorable rose odor. Thanks to its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, Damask rose water significantly decreases edema by inhibiting the mediators of inflammation.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an orange-brown to red-brown liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a natural ingredient derived from white willow bark.
Willow, of the family Salicaceae and genus Salix, is a common species in North America. The Black Willow (Salix nigra) tree, found in the eastern part of the North American continent, is famous for its dark brown, ridged bark.
Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract is a yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor. Sasa Quelpaertensis (Jeju Jolitdaecha) is an indigenous plant that grows only at Mt. Halla on Jeju Island, located south of the Korean peninsula.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is a yellow to orange, oily liquid derived from Chinese berry grapes that restores the firmness of aged skin. It focuses on stimulating the synthesis of collagen XVII and Ladinin-1, boosting skin cohesion.
Selaginella Lepidophylla (Resurrection plant) is a desert plant that can endure almost total desiccation (loss of cellular water down to <5%) for long periods, losing all appearance of life.
Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is a member of the Elm family (Ulmaceae). The tree is also called gray elm, Indian elm, moose elm, red elm, soft elm, and sweet elm. It is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of moderately fast growth growing to 50-80 feet tall. The trunk is dark brown to reddish brown.
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract is a natural active ingredient obtained from tomato fruits, rich in carotenoids used in cosmetic formulations.