Fat-soluble Extracts of: | Part Used | Properties |
Argan (Argania spinosa L.) | Fruit | In cosmetics it is used as a nutrient, skin demulcent and as an anti-aging agent. In dermatology topical applications are recommended to treat dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. |
Seed germ (Triticum spp L.) | Seed germ | It has emollient, vitaminic and nutritive properties, it is used as a lipidic barrier to prevent dehydration. |
Calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) | Flower | Topically, it is indicated for skin irritations, scalds, superficial burns, insect bites, wound healing, acne, other dermatitis, etc. Its essential oil, together with terpenic alcohols and lactones, is responsible for its antiseptic, parasiticide, antibiotic, fungicidal and antipruritic action. |
Arnica (Arnica montana L.) | Flower | It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, healing, antiseptic, antifungal and antihistaminic properties. Its internal use or on open wounds is not recommended. |
Cayenne (Capsicum annum L.) | Fruit | Capsaicin and structurally similar compounds have rubefacient, revulsive and analgesic action when applied externally. |
Oat (Avena sativa L.) | Seed | Its active principles confer remineralizing, vitaminic and emollient action. It is used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic. |
Bixa Orellana (Bixa orellana L.) | Seed | Its high content in provitamin A or carotenes gives it an antioxidant action and stimulates a natural tan without too much sun exposure. Bixin and Orexin are natural colorants that generate sun protection and repel insects. |
Chia (Salvia chia R y B.) | Seed | It is the largest plant source of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, it has antioxidant, emollient and nutritive properties. |
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) | Seed | It has skin tissue regenerating properties contributing to proper healing, it is antioxidant, emollient and produces a lipidic barrier that prevents skin dehydration. |
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) | Seed | Externally it has emollient and lubricant action, it is used in skin and hair products. It has good penetration on skin and hair structures. |
Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) | Seed | It has emollient properties, it has been used successfully in treatments of atopic eczema, acne and psoriasis. |
