From the realm of nature, on the skin

Nature is an inexhaustible pool of discoveries, combinations, experiences, useful also for the beauty of the human being. Leaving aside the latest findings of the celebrities on the powers of the caviar, on the poison of the bees and the viper serum or on the slime of snail and the shark liver oil in this regard, we will limit ourselves to signaling some more or less new discovery and note that it has natural cosmetics in store!

Manuka honey, the sweet for the skin

Manuka honey is a precious honey that comes from a New Zealand bush. Nautical antibacterial, this honey, if taken pure, would represent an excellent ally for the immune defenses .

Its use, however, is not only external. In fact, many cosmetic preparations, such as creams and masks, contain it; in fact it has proved to be an effective remedy for acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, herpes and canker sores, but not only. It is a rich nutrient, present in a wide range of products such as lip balms, hypoallergenic soaps, moisturizing hand and nail creams, moisturizing and toning body lotions and nourishing face creams. Exclusively made in New Zealand.

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Meadowfoam seed oil, the foam of meadows

Rich in vitamin E, this beautiful white flower, literally translated "the foam of the meadows", in particular of the northern California meadows, has a strong antioxidant and restorative activity . The oil extracted from its seeds helps the skin to restore water balance and is an excellent emollient .

It is quickly absorbed, non-greasy and leaves a feeling of soft, hydrated skin ; meadowfoam, or Limnhantes alba, is a small herbaceous plant native to California. It loves the northern European climate, where it is successfully cultivated, to produce the richest oil.

Produced at extremely low temperature and clarified only by filtration, the oil is rich in active ingredients such as tocopherols and antioxidants such as phytosterols. Orange-colored to red, with a pleasant earthy fragrance, it is used for products for the skin and for sunscreens.

The crude extract of the mangosteen pericarp

Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen plant originating from the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas Archipelago. The powerful antioxidant activity is due to its composition. In particular, unique compounds belonging to the Xanthones family have been identified and isolated in the pericarp, biologically active compounds linked to the polyhyphae family, powerful antioxidants .

In addition, the mangosteen is rich in catechins and polyphenols, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C. According to recent research, it would be an excellent ally against skin melanomas, therefore a very useful ingredient in moisturizing creams for both the face and the body, and in firming breast creams . It is also found in juice and pulp.

Evening primrose oil

Enera is a small yellow flower, originating in England and north Americe, it gives us a very nourishing, moisturizing and emollient oil . It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, reduces irritation and redness and is a valid support in anti-aging treatments.

Also known as a "primola plant", its seeds have been used by American Indians for centuries, even as an infusion for the treatment of wounds and skin disorders . The oil is rich in oleic acids, such as linoleic and stereatic, amino acids and vitamins.

The ability of the Omega-6 contained in it makes it an ideal product to retain water in the skin, so it is a fantastic product for those with dry skin. It is also used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, acne and muscle tears. It is found both in pure and in creams, especially in anti-aging products.

Alcanna extract

Alcanna is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant that lives in the dry and arid areas of the Mediterranean, has hairy leaves and blue or purple trumpet flowers. Obtained from the aerial parts and from the flowering tops of the plant, its extract is particularly rich in polyphenols and is therefore used to compose beauty products for skin and hair care, face and hand creams and nourishing masks.

Alcannine is a red dye also used for hair dyes, dyeing is obtained by immersing the alcanna in almond or castor oil.