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• Mango butter has excellent emollient properties, helping to keep the skin hydrated, smooth, and silky.

  In addition to fatty acids, it contains oleyl alcohol, polyphenols, squalene, and phytosterols.

  Phytosterols possess anti-inflammatory properties that improve the skin’s barrier function and microcirculation, help prevent skin aging, and offer protection against UV damage.

  Oleyl alcohol has both emulsifying and emollient effects,

  squalene supports the regeneration of lipids in the stratum corneum,

  while polyphenols act as powerful antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals and counteracting premature skin aging.

• The richness of the unsaponifiable fraction, combined with the unique fatty acid composition, explains the well-known nourishing properties of avocado oil.

  Widely used in cosmetics, it is appreciated for its eudermic, sebum-like, nourishing, and regenerating characteristics, making it especially suitable for dry, devitalized, rough, dehydrated, or eczematous skin.

  The functional compounds in its unsaponifiable fraction stimulate fibroblast activity in the dermis, promoting collagen synthesis.

  This leads to a boost in skin renewal, resulting in improved hydration and elasticity.

  Its strong ability to rebalance the skin’s hydrolipidic film makes avocado oil a valuable ingredient in cosmetic products aimed at restoring the skin’s natural softness and moisture.

• An active ingredient derived from the Myrothamnus flabellifolia plant, also known as the Resurrection Plant.

  This somewhat mystical name stems from its extraordinary ability to return to life within hours after receiving just a few drops of water—even after prolonged exposure to extreme drought. Native to the arid regions of Central and Southern Africa, this plant survives due to its high concentration of antioxidants, which protect it from oxidative stress caused by UV radiation, and waxy coatings on the leaves that reflect light and heat, preventing complete desiccation.

  Its hydrating and anti-aging activity is attributed to multiple mechanisms:

  – Stimulation of filaggrin synthesis, a protein whose enzymatic breakdown produces amino acids that form part of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor)

  – Activation of aquaporins, protein channels that increase intracellular water flow

  – Protection of keratinocytes from UV-induced damage

  This powerful botanical extract restores moisture, reinforces the skin barrier, and provides deep, long-lasting protection from environmental stressors.

Thanks to its high content of mucilages with moisturizing, emollient, and soothing properties, it is ideal for the formulation of creams for dry, sensitive, or irritated skin.

• It primarily has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immune-stimulating activity, along with soothing, calming, and regenerating properties.

  Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and healing effects of the triterpenic esters contained in calendula and its extracts, this plant is widely used to treat skin inflammation and promote the healing of wounds and burns.

  Calendula also stimulates collagen synthesis, which increases skin volume and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, delaying their formation and nourishing skin cells for a visibly healthier complexion.

Babchi oil, an extract obtained from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia and the aerial parts of Psoralea glandulosa, is a powerful broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory active.

It has been shown to safely and effectively inhibit the growth of both pathogenic microorganisms and bacteria responsible for skin inflammation.

A plant-based alternative to retinol, Bakuchiol offers similar benefits:

it helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines, fights acne, and improves overall skin texture and tone, visibly minimizing discoloration.

It stimulates cell regeneration as well as the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in firmer, more elastic, and even-toned skin.

One of its key advantages is the absence of retinol’s side effects:

while retinol is not recommended during pregnancy, Bakuchiol is completely safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It is also non-photosensitizing, making it suitable for both daytime and nighttime use, with no special precautions needed.

Protects the skin from pollution and stress by counteracting the effects of exhaust gases and UV rays, and by preventing the deposition of micro-particles caused by environmental pollution.

It provides support to stressed skin with anti-aging, emollient, and antioxidant properties.

Moringa Oleifera is an exotic tree that can grow up to five meters tall, known in Africa as “Nebeday” (from “never die”) and as the “horseradish tree” due to the pungent smell of its roots.

The extract is a peptide obtained from Moringa Oleifera (Moringa Pterygosperma) seeds through a hydroglycolic extraction process—free from chemical solvents.

Its anti-aging and detoxifying properties have made it a prized ingredient in modern cosmetics, especially in anti-pollution treatments for skin and hair care.

Both the seed extract and oil are widely used in facial, body, and hair care products for their emollient, antioxidant, and moisturizing benefits, helping to enhance the beauty and resilience of skin, scalp, and hair.

High molecular weight hyaluronic acid plays a key role in forming a protective film on the skin, significantly enhancing and prolonging hydration over time.

In the human body, it is a major component of connective tissue, where it helps maintain hydration levels, firmness, viscosity, and elasticity.

In simpler terms, hyaluronic acid acts as a kind of scaffolding, allowing tissues to retain their tone.

Thanks to its ability to bind and retain water, it ensures long-lasting skin hydration.

The high molecular weight provides intense moisturizing power, delivering an immediate and long-lasting tightening effect, visibly reshaping the contours of the face and décolleté.

• Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (<50 KDa) penetrates deeper into the skin, enhancing hydration at the cellular level and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.

  Unlike high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which acts on the surface, this form helps improve skin elasticity, firmness, and smoothness from within.

  It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a more plump, youthful complexion.