INGREDIENTS
In harmony
with skin and the environment Naolys, based in France, produces innovative active ingredients developed using plant cell culture technology. This leading biotech company revealed the newest additions to its exclusive line of plant based and botanical actives at in-cosmetics Global in April.
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especting consumer health and
To develop this new active ingredient, Naolys
biodiversity, Naolys’ actives contain all
united two vine sister cells from the Merlot and
the richness of the botanical species from
Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, to produce the
which they are derived. They are effective,
Healthy Perfection (Vitis flower)2 active that is proven
safe and focus on environmental preservation. The company’s proprietary technology doesn’t require
to combat skin imperfections. With its healing, complexion enhancing and
field-based culture – because taking only a few
moisturising benefits, Healthy Perfection (Vitis flower)2
millimetres off the plant is enough to develop cells in
drew great industry interest at in-cosmetics in
abundance – so Naolys conserves biodiversity.
Amsterdam. The active helps reconstruct skin tissue,
Active plant cells, like any botanical product, are
encourages a radiant uniform complexion and
biodegradable. Naolys’ plant cell culture botanical
restores moisture balance, by maintaining water in
actives are available in southern Africa from Enna
the epidermal layers.
Industrial Ingredients (Enna II).
After 28 days of use, a clinical study shows the positive results of applying an emulsion with
Soothe, protect and moisturise
0.5 percent of Healthy Perfection (Vitis flower)2.
When you pour yourself a glass of wine, you don’t
The active ingredient decreased imperfections by
often think of the health benefits beyond its mood
31 percent and brown posts by 27 percent, resulting
enhancing properties. Two strains of red grape vines,
in a 30 percent increase in skin uniformity.
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, are the varieties that are the richest in polyphenols (tannins and
Detoxify and lighten
anthocyanins), which is why they have many positive
First Light Strawberry tree was also launched by Naolys
skin care benefits.
at in-cosmetics Global. This plant cell culture active ingredient is sourced from a famous shrub strawberrylike shrub found in the Mediterranean basin. According to the company, Mediterranean strawberry tree cells have the ability to gently detoxify and lighten skin. In vitro test results are available on request from Enna II to show how First Light Strawberry tree balances the skin mechanisms effecting its radiance. These results also prove its ability to decrease melanin production, contribute to a more even skin tone and to limits the creation of free radicals. •
The richness of red grape vines holds many positive skin care benefits
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Arbutus unedo, the strawberry tree, is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region
Enna Industrial Ingredients – www.ennaii.co.za Naolys – www.naolys.com