Recently, adaptogenic plants have been appearing in our creams and cosmetics. Initially used in food, aromatherapy and wellness, adaptogenic plants help the skin to "adapt" to external conditions. So what are adaptogenic plants? What is their usefulness? And above all, what benefits do they bring to our skin?
What are adaptogenic plants?
An adaptogenic plant "adapts" to its environment: these are plants that are able to grow in extreme climates and cope particularly well with climatic variations. Their main function is to combat oxidative stress and fatigue: by reducing free radicals, cortisol production is reduced and the degradation of collagen in the skin. In addition to being rich in antioxidants, adaptogenic plants therefore limit dull complexion and slow down skin aging.
An adaptogenic plant can take many forms: herbs, sometimes roots, but also mushrooms. Among the best-known adaptogenic plants for the skin are :
- Red schisandra berries
- Holy basil
- Ashwagandha root
- Ginseng root
- Astragalus root or Huang Qi
- Chaga mushroom
- Reishi mushroom
Factors that worsen oxidative stress
Your skin is your body's largest organ: every day, it protects you from thousands of external aggressions. It is therefore subject to both external and internal stress. While the body naturally produces free radicals, an environment too rich in free radicals accelerates oxidative stress of the skin. Among the factors aggravating oxidative stress:
- Lack of sleep
- Stress
- The sun
- Pollution
- Tobacco smoke
- alcohol
Our selection of adaptogenic plants
Sourced from the home of the giant pandas in China, schizandra berries contain numerous antioxidants: they neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidative stress, responsible for dull complexion and accelerated skin aging. Red schisandra berries have also been proven to soothe and limit the reactivity of sensitive skin.
Concentrated in red schisandra berries, our anti-frizz serum illuminates the face and evens out the complexion. Red berries soothe sensitive skin and limit redness.
Our moisturizing cream, available in a rich rich or fluid depending on your skin type, contains a plant root complex called Meiritage. This plant root complex contains astragalus root, also known as Huang Qi: an adaptogenic plant!
This botanical complex has found its place in our moisturizing cream for several reasons: it protects against pollution, restores the skin's skin barriereven skin tone and prevent the first signs of aging.
