Opuntia Streptacantha   

Prickly Pear is a gentle ingredient that can be used by all skin types. Because of its soothing properties, it’s especially ideal for those with acne-prone, dry, sensitive, or inflamed skin. The ingredient is also an excellent age-defying ingredient and can help improve overall tone and texture in your complexion.

 

Prickly pear extract restores elasticity and reduces redness and hyper-pigmentation; its high antioxidant activity stimulates cell renewal, leaving you with fresh, new skin. Prickly pear extract intensely hydrates the skin, and is suitable for all skin type.

 

Inflammation: Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties. One study found that taking the extract for 6 weeks reduced markers of inflammation in individuals with metabolic syndrome.

  Paeonia Suffruticosa  

Peony Root Extract is a natural antioxidant , known to help brighten the complexion and to help boost skin clarity. This ingredient can help to protect the skin from free radical damage induced by UV radiation. It also helps activate the skin’s natural defense mechanisms and help it to regenerate, thereby toning and firming the epidermis.

 

Skin brightening effects: Paeonia suffruticosa has been shown to have skin-brightening effects. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that Paeonia suffruticosa root extract inhibited melanin production in human skin cells.

   Houttoynia Cordata   

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

 

One of the many reasons people with acne-prone skin love this ingredient is its antibacterial properties. Houttuynia
Cordata extract has a strong antimicrobial effect against bacteria most commonly contributed to acne, Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

 

Houttuynia Cordata has been shown to have antimicrobial effects against various bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can cause skin infections. A study published in the Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology found that Houttuynia Cordata extract inhibited the growth of several types of bacteria.

  Chrysanthellum Indicum

Chrysanthellum indicum is a form of chamomile that, like other forms, has soothing properties when applied to skin. Golden chamomile seems to have a stronger anti-redness effect due to its unique mix of soothing compounds, all of which can be helpful if you struggle with visibly reddened or extra-sensitive skin.

 

Anti-inflammatory properties: there are studies showing that chrysanthemum indicum extract can help with atopic dermatitis and reduce the development of AD-like skin lesions. It has also been shown to have some effect on Ankylosing Spondylitis.

   Scutellaria Baicalensis   

Scutellaria baicalensis has anti-oxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects.

 

Scutellaria baicalensis is a flowering oriental medicinal plant (also known as Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap) used to treat inflammation, infections, and wound healing. The root extract of this medicinal plant contains more than 40 bioactive compounds,
including flavonoids, terpenoids, polysaccharides, and essential oil with volatile components.

 

Flavonoids from Scutellaria Baicalensis root extract leave several beneficial effects on the skin. Baicalein originally found in the roots inhibits biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus. Baicalin protects skin from UV-induced damage and soothes inflammation, preventing fibroblasts from oxidative damage and apoptosis. In addition, it reduces acne-induced inflammation and speeds up the healing process.

 

This medicinal plant extract is a natural ingredient for skincare formulas that soothe inflammation, protect from photoaging and harmful microbiota, and hydrate skin, enhancing water-binding ability

      Portulaca Oleracea     

Portulaca Oleracea is a natural antibacterial and antifungal, anti-inflammatory and moisturizer it is refreshing, purifying, soothing.
In particular, its natural refreshing properties soothe the skin, relieving it from skin inflammations and rashes, can also soothe superficial burns, sunburn, insect bites, eczema and itching; It has strong regenerative effects at the cellular level and is rich in antioxidants, beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, and also contains a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids.

 

All of these ingredients are powerful antioxidants that can help brighten the complexion and even prevent future signs of aging by
reducing UV-induced damage

 

This plant is also pharmacologically studied for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and healing properties