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Firm and Smooth

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Firm and Smooth

Firm and Smooth
Active Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Spilanthes Acmella

Skin Types
All skin types
Skin Sensitivity
All sensitivities
Description

"Firm and Smooth" is a 100% natural plant derived that is also ethically and sustainably sourced. It increases the density and elasticity of the skin and gives a smoothing of the surface of the skin. The plants are grown by local farmers which sustains the local infrastructure and only the buds are used. This leaves the plant undamaged and any plant residue is used as compost. No insecticides or pesticides are used and it is GMO free.

Characteristics

It mainly contains the extract of a South African plant called Spilanthes Acmella. The flower buds are taken for the extract which is in fractionated coconut oil and fatty acids from palm oil. It has been designed to restructure, firm and smooth the skin on the face and body and to have an instantly noticeable effect.

Chemistry

Contains a diverse group of highly valuable and readily available resource of bioactive metabolites, e.g. alkaloids, tannins, essential oils and flavonoids. Major isolates are lipophilic alkylamides or alkamides bearing different number of unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes and alkynes)

Allergy Information

No reported affects of allergic reactions

Sensitivity Information

Suitable for all skin types

History

Spilanthes Acmella has long been well regarded as a medicinal plant and was most commonly known as an toothache plant because of its pain relieving qualities. It is thought that the plant has been used for many centuries by local people.

Scientific Articles
High therapeutic potential of Spilanthes acmella: A review

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