Commonly featured in natural 和 organic cosmeceuticals, botanical ingredients derived from plants play an essential role in achieving a product’s desired effect. In addition, botanical ingredients affect many consumers’ product choices. We all enjoy knowing what goes into our beauty products, 和 familiar ingredients take center stage in the organic cosmeceutical space.
What are Botanicals?
A common category of active ingredients in cosmetic products is Botanicals. These active ingredients are wholly derived from plants 和 tend to contain multiple effects that other common active ingredients aim to achieve. Botanical ingredients are often found as plant oils, 提取s, or teas. While these products come from familiar places, they aren’t always for everyone. People with allergies need to be especially careful with their botanical products, as some products may cause allergic reactions. Before buying, always read the product’s ingredients list.
Common Botanicals in Cosmeceuticals
With such a wide variety of plants, botanical products cover a wide range of effects, from skin brightening 和 exfoliation to improving hydration 和 treating scar tissue. Popular botanicals include:
Green Tea Extract
Green tea contains many antioxidants 和 is known mainly for its health benefits as a beverage. Skin care products containing green tea as an active ingredient hold more benefits than you may be thinking. Studies have found that the primary polyphenolic compound in green tea, EGCG, holds numerous skincare benefits. In skincare, green tea 提取’s essential compound, EGCG, can reduce redness, 肿胀, 和 irritation caused by 痤疮, 酒渣鼻, 性皮炎, 脱发, 和 keloids. In two studies conducted in 2005 和 2013, green tea has also proven to improve skin elasticity 和 moisture, reducing 细纹 和 wrinkles.
Bromelain Enzyme
Because it comes from pineapple stems, bromelain enzymes are rich in vitamin C 和 vitamin E, considered by many as two of the essential vitamins to improve the look of your skin. Bromelain enzymes are proteins which are frequently used in the Americas to treat Arthritis, sinus inflammation, 和 infections. However, these internal effects have yet to be confirmed. Skincare products containing the bromelain enzyme are often used as gentle exfoliators to remove dead skin cells from the face 和 body. Bromelain is a proven anti-inflammatory agent 和 dermal cleanser. Ideal for reducing inflammation 和 gently removing dead skin, Bromelain enzyme is a popular ingredient in burn creams. The ingredient is best applied in the mid to late stages of burn recovery to remove dead skin 和 reduce irritation. The ingredient does not only help get rid of dead skin cells, it gently reduces blackheads, along with redness 和 肿胀 in blemishes.
木瓜蛋白酶 Enzyme
Another tropical enzyme, 木瓜蛋白酶, comes from the papaya plant. It’s an excellent treatment for several ailments, including sore throats, poor digestion, 和 甚至 shingles symptoms. In cosmeceuticals, papain enzyme is yet another anti-inflammatory agent. Alongside inflammation, papain can also reduce topical pain caused by minor injuries like sunburn. Ideal for speeding up the healing process, papain creams 和 salves are best applied to reduce skin tightness, 干燥, 和 other irritation associated with healing scar tissue 和 scabs.
The papain enzyme is used in skincare products to gently remove dead skin cells, making it an excellent option for exfoliation. The papaya enzyme makes your skin cleaner 和 brighter 和 can also unclog pores 和 reduce inflammation from blemishes. For these reasons 和 more, finding products with papain enzyme as one of the active ingredients will undoubtedly do wonders for your skin.
Albizia Flower Extract
Originating from southern 和 eastern Asia, the Albizia flower is a beautiful bloom from the silk tree. Also known as Albizia julibrissin 提取, this tree-based 提取 often treats redness 和 肿胀 from insect bites, 痤疮, 和 other skin irritants. Alongside albizia julibrissin, the African variety Albizia adianthifolia contains similar compounds 和 effects. Both varieties contain beneficial compounds like dipeptides, elliptosides, fatty acids, 类黄酮, 和 histamines. The albizia flower helps pr甚至t your skin from premature signs of aging, significantly reducing the look of 细纹 和 wrinkles. Having albizia flowers as an active ingredient ensures that your skin will be bright, 甚至, 和 youthful.
Bellis Perennis Extract
Better known as Daisy Flower Extract, Bellis Perennis is a natural alternative to hydroquinone, a common skin brightener. Amongst the benefits of Bellis perennis as an active ingredient in skincare are its anti-inflammatory properties. Having daisy 提取 in your skincare products can also reduce dark spots 和 signs of aging by balancing your skin tone 和 giving your face a brighter, youthful appearance .Ideal for reducing redness, hyperpigmentation, 和 肿胀, daisy flower 提取 is a common tool in the natural esthetician’s lineup for treating skin conditions like 酒渣鼻 和 性皮炎.
Bearberry Extract
High in antioxidants 和 a natural alternative hydroquinone, bearberry 提取 is a popular skin brightener. Derived from the bearberry evergreen, bearberry 提取 contains the antioxidant berberine, a powerful anti-aging agent that reduces wrinkles, 细纹, 和 inflammation. In addition to its anti-aging properties, berberine holds anti-bacterial properties as well.
There are many incredible naturally-derived alternatives that we have used in our SB-7 Skin Brightener 和 Lucent Power Pads. Another natural alternative is bearberry 提取 for your skin. While it does not contain hydroquinone, bearberry 提取 has many of the same benefits. Choosing skincare products with bearberry 提取 as an active ingredient helps tackle dark spots, making them safer. As an alternative to hydroquinone, bearberry 提取 is an excellent natural alternative for treating redness 和 hyperpigmentation caused by scars, 痤疮, 和 chronic skin conditions like 性皮炎 和 酒渣鼻.
Saffron Creams
The final ingredient on our list, saffron cream, comes from the saffron crocus. Mainly used as a spice, saffron is an antioxidant that can aid the skin when used in creams 和 lotions. As an antioxidant, saffron can reduce inflammation 和 protect against the sun’s UV rays, which can be caused by the buildup of oxygen free radicals in the skin. Saffron-based creams can also reduce redness 和 hyperpigmentation when applied to the skin, 和 saffron oil salves can promote cell growth 和 development in wounds, making the ingredient perfect for treating psoriasis.
Along with its value as a lightening agent, saffron is perfect for treating other issues that you may be facing with your skin. Saffron helps repair cell damage to your skin, which is increasingly important as the weather begins to shift between 季节. Saffron also reduces pigmentation 和 is an anti-inflammatory ingredient, perfect for treating redness 和 blemishes.
Final Words
Finding the right skincare products for you requires looking into the active ingredients. By doing this, you are doing your skin a big favor. Prioritizing some of the ingredients listed above is the perfect place to start your reinvented skincare routine.
在黑尔, we prioritize cosmeceutical products free of parabens, 染料, artificial fragrances, 邻苯二甲酸盐, 和 formaldehyde. Among these products come botanical cosmeceuticals. The list of beneficial active ingredients doesn’t stop there. For those who want to learn more, check out the different active ingredients found in products from Hale Cosmeceuticals.
