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Squalene

squaleneSqualene

This is a natural origin molecule that represents the precursor of sterols; it is one of the main ingredients of human sebum. It owes its name to what was once its main source, shark liver oil. Today, squalene is preferred from plant sources, such as olive oil and wheat germ. Thanks to its natural affinity for skin, squalene easily penetrates through the skin and forms a protective film that limits dehydration and facilitates skin respiration. It is used above all for its emollient, moisturising characteristics as well as for its capacity to neutralise the free radicals responsible for skin ageing. It is very effective on dry, scaly skin.

Sesame

proteine-della-soiaGlycine soja protein

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae family) is a herbaceous plant that originates from the West Indies. Refined sesame oil is light yellow in colour, is odourless and has a pleasant, characteristic flavour. In addition to its traditional use in food, it is also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sector. Obtained by cold pressing the plant seeds, Sesame oil has excellent emollient, antioxidant, sebum restoring and skin soothing properties. It has a large quantity of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). It also contains group B vitamins as well as vitamins E, D and PP. External use of sesame oil is therefore helpful in treating irritations as well as skin dryness and lack of tone. On hair, it helps give tone and vitality, nourishing and restoring the hair fibre.

 

Ribes nero

ribes-neroRibes nigrum extract

Blackcurrant is a plant of the Grossulariaceae family. Blackcurrant grows wild in woods, in damp and mountainous areas of Northern and Central-Eastern Europe and is extensively grown above all for its fruits.An oil with a high essential fatty acid content is extracted from blackcurrant seeds. In particular, blackcurrant seed oil is an excellent natural source of omega-6 and omega-3. It also contains antioxidant substances, vitamin Cin particular, the content of which in blackcurrant equates to around 300% of the daily dose per 100 g. It also contains flavonoids and anthocyanins, substances that act as antioxidants and sooth, strengthening the microcirculation. The oil extracted from the seeds is highly recommended for preparing protective cosmetic products and revitalising the skin as well as to prevent or delay skin ageing.

Green tea

te-verdeCamelia sinensis leaf extract

Camelia sinensis is the tea plant, namely the species of plant whose leaves and shoots are used to produce tea. All types of tea originate from the working of the leaves, shoots and other parts of this plant: the processing methods differentiate the various types of tea produced. Camelia sinensis is a small evergreen tree that is very ramified. It originates from the continental part of South and South-East Asia, but today it is grown worldwide. The importance of green tea is connected above all to itspolyphenol content, which is responsible for the excellent antioxidant action boasted by the phytocomplex. Following topical use, this action effectively protects the cutaneous and sub-cutaneous tissues. The capacity of green tea extracts to combat the damages caused by free radicals means that they are often used in cosmetics intended to protect the skin from exposure to environmental pollutants. It is also excellent for use in the preparation of moisturising and emollient creams and cleansers for the face and body.

 

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