Cosmetic lab researchers travel all over the world in search of unique plants with medicinal properties. The extracts of the best finds end up in beautiful jars of creams. The heading editor Natalya Udonova has selected seven of the most interesting exotic novelties of the season.
Shea Shea Butter is a tree found in African countries such as Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria and Senegal. Otherwise, this tree is called Amazing Vitellaria (lat.Vitellaria paradoxa), and all because it is able to maintain high yields for more than a hundred years. Shea butter, more commonly known as shea butter, is prized for its scent and the softening effect it has on hair and skin. It is this natural ingredient that Clinique experts have added to their body cream. Turnaround Body Smoothing Cream, Clinique A moisturizing exfoliating cream that helps treat dry, uneven skin, leaving it silky smooth. The cream spreads easily on the skin, is quickly absorbed without leaving a greasy film, and moisturizes even the driest areas.
Macadamia The macadamia tree (Australian walnut) grows in Australia, where its nuts are considered sacred because they help with migraines, bone disease and vitamin deficiency. They are rich in essential oils, vitamins B and PP, healthy fats, including monounsaturated palmitic acid, which is found in human skin, but almost never found in other plants. Therefore, macadamia oil is ideal for treating dry, rough skin. Macadamia oil, Melvita The oil is recommended for massage as it is perfectly absorbed. It can be used alone or in combination with essential oils. Apply the oil to the face and body in an upward massage along the massage lines for 2-3 minutes. The effect of using the oil will be stronger if it is applied to slightly damp skin.
Passion fruit Passion fruit. Its fruits are often called passion fruit, that is, passion fruit. The prevailing stress on the penultimate syllable “passion fruit” in Russian actually sounds wrong, since the word comes from the Indian languages of Tupi Guarani, in which the stress falls on the last syllable. Brazil is considered the birthplace of passion fruit, but it can also be found in Australia, Vietnam, South America and South Africa. Passion fruit juice has a calming effect and improves sleep, as well as improves skin elasticity and tone. Therefore, it became the main component of Oriflame shower gel. Aloe Vera & Maracuja, Oriflame Softening shower gel contains natural extracts of aloe and passionfruit, has a pleasant aroma, foams and rinses off easily.
Marula In the heart of Africa, there is a legendary Marula tree with mystical healing properties. The oil obtained from its seeds is rich in vitamin E and saturated fatty acids. It not only restores the natural barrier function of the skin and activates collagen synthesis, but also neutralizes free radicals – one of the main causes of skin aging. Marula oil restores precious moisture to the skin – for a radiant youthful complexion. Revitalizing Body Lotion Khanya of Africa, Babor Body Lotion with Marula Oil leaves skin firm, elastic and velvety soft. Marula oil vitalizes and restores the skin’s protective barrier, tea bush extract provides a prolonged effect of intense hydration. A magical scent gives inspiration.
Neroli Oil Neroli is an aromatic oil obtained from the flowers of the bitter orange. Oil has one drawback – it is very expensive. After all, to get a liter of neroli you need a ton of orange flowers. The oil perfectly soothes, removes all negative emotions and sets you in a positive way. Bitter orange blossom oil blends wonderfully with bergamot, which has a refreshing effect. It has become the main ingredient in Camay’s new shower gel. Beaute de la nature, Camay Creating this gel, Camay experts have combined the aromas of morning dew and neroli flowers into a unique composition. The result is a very delicate scent that is ideal for morning treatments.
Centella asiatica Centella asiatica is common in Sri Lanka, India, Northern Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Melanesia and Papua New Guinea. It grows mainly in humid, low-lying areas. For over 3000 years, it has been used in Indian, Malaysian and Chinese traditional medicine for wound healing. Bust Lift, Yves Rocher Yves Rocher has chosen Centella Asiatica from Madagascar, which has firming properties. The dense melting texture of the treatment lays on the skin of the décolleté with a satin veil, making it silky and elastic.