Nature's Beautiful Gifts: Plant Extracts

The term cosmetic Cosmetics is derived from the Greek word "Kosmeticos", which means "related to beautifying or decorative substances". Studies have shown that modern humans have used various substances to alter their appearance or adorn their features for at least 10,000 years, if not longer. But interestingly, it is only in the last few decades that people have used synthetic chemical ingredients as the main ingredients of cosmetics, such as: thickeners, moisturizers, emulsifiers, pigments, fragrances, etc.

We know that the skin is the body's first line of defense against a range of infections. Data shows that when the skin is soaked or applied with makeup, approximately 60% of its ingredients reach our circulatory system. Therefore, an average woman who continues to use makeup will absorb nearly 30 pounds (≈ 27 pounds) of moisturizing ingredients in 60 years.

With the gradual improvement of people's health awareness and environmental protection awareness, more and more people have begun to accept the "Clean Beauty" green skin care concept, which has also prompted the beauty industry to carry out a series of "bioprospecting" aspects. Research to find more natural, organic, healthy, effective and sustainable skin beauty ingredients.

Today, We will introduce some high-quality plant extracts（herbal extract） to everyone, and these are also included in the product formula of Zhiyuzhiyan. The combination of natural ingredients and technological extraction provides safe and gentle skin care.

trehalose

Trehalose, a natural glycogen found in many desert plants, produces a glassy growing substrate when the plants are about to dry out, maintaining their internal structure until precipitation arrives.

The properties are very stable, and can form a special protective film on the cell surface under harsh conditions such as high temperature, high cold, drying and dehydration, and effectively protect the biomolecular structure from being damaged;

Can complement with hyaluronic acid, play a smart moisturizing effect;

The molecular weight is small and easily absorbed by the skin;

It can improve the anti-drying and anti-freezing ability of cells, and then improve the ability of the skin to adapt to the environment;

It can remove free radicals in the skin, protect cell DNA and have a repairing effect;

It can protect the epidermal cell membrane structure and lock the skin moisture.

 Soybean seed extract

A natural product extracted from wild soybean germ, rich in soybean isoflavones.

Provides oil to the skin, reduces water evaporation, enhances skin hydration, protects skin collagen, and helps maintain skin elasticity and suppleness;

Can reduce microvascular blood flow and reduce skin erythema;

High safety level, suitable for sensitive skin.

Dendrobium officinale stem extract

Dendrobiumgolden hairpin is a traditional and precious traditional Chinese medicine in my country.

The sticky substance in the stem of Dendrobium dendrobium is mainly water-soluble polysaccharide (content up to 30%), which is a natural antioxidant and immune enhancer;

Dendrobium candidum stems have significant effects in scavenging free radicals, anti-oxidation, and anti-aging.

Curacao Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

Aloe vera, belonging to the Liliaceae family, originated in North Africa and currently has more than 500 varieties. Among them, aloe vera from Curacao, Aloe vera from Japan and Aloe vera are planted on a large scale.

Aloe vera japonica: high aloe vera content, mainly for medicinal purposes;

Aloe vera: It is a variant of Aloe vera with low content of anthraquinones and is mainly used for food;

Aloe vera of Curacao: also known as aloe vera of the United States, aloe vera of green leaves, medicine, food and makeup are of the same origin, and have the most medicinal value. , amino acids, organic acids, biologically active enzymes, natural vitamins, minerals, anthraquinone compounds and more than 230 kinds of active nutrients, which have a good healing effect on human skin, organs and cells.

Sophora Root Extract

Mainly derived from the root of Sophora flavescens, the active ingredient is mainly matrine, which is a traditional herbal medicine.

Can be used to treat eczema and dermatitis, with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects;

It has a stimulating effect on the production of collagen and the proliferation of fibroblasts, helping the skin to resist aging.

Ningxia wolfberry fruit extract

Ningxia wolfberry fruit has strong antioxidant capacity, its oxidative free radical absorption capacity is 25,000, which is 10 times that of blueberry.

Rich in calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B and vitamin C;

Has anti-inflammatory activity, improves skin microcirculation and enhances immune function.

Echinacea Extract

Echinacea purpurea can isolate 27 triterpenoids with anti-inflammatory effects, which have inhibitory effects on induced skin allergies.

It can enhance the resistance of capillaries, inhibit the permeability of capillaries and have anti-inflammatory effects;

Can eliminate free radicals, anti-oxidation, relieve aging;

It also has a certain inhibitory effect on melanocytes, so it also has a certain whitening and freckle-removing effect.

We will share the relevant knowledge of plant extraction technology in the following tweets, so stay tuned!