Even if you don’t really struggle with your skin that much, you still would like it to look its best, right? Especially if there was that one, special ingredient which would have it all and make taking care of your skin that easy… Actually, there is one and its enormous health-giving benefits have been valued across many countries for ages. It soothes, moisturizes, brightens and protects - get familiar with Helichrysum.

No matter your skin issues, you never can’t get too much of antioxidants - they prevent the skin from the damage coming from air pollutants and irritants as well as alleviate the influence of stress on the complexion. Helichrysum is considered to be one of the most potent antioxidants that exist, possessing a plethora of active substances: polyphenols including flavonoids, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Acting together, they ensure a firm, soft structure of the skin and bring out its natural, healthy glow.

Speaking of irritants and pollutants, they put a strain on everyone’s skin hence from time to time even in the healthiest individuals some inflammation happen as a response. Helichrysum, thanks to its richness in terpenoids, calms down and soothes the skin, minimizing any redness and discomfort.

At last, whose skin would not benefit from a bit of hydration? Helichrysum is abundant in esters which act as emollients and attract moisture to the skin. Whether your complexion is dry or oily, proper moisturizing balances the skin’s natural sebum production and adjusts it to the individual in the healthiest way.

References:

1. Melitoa, G.L. Petretto, J. Podani, M. Foddai, M. Maldini, M. Chessa, G. Pintore; Altitude and climate influence Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum essential oils composition
2. Daniel Antunes Viegas, Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira, Lígia Salgueiro, José Martinez-de-Oliveira, Rita Palmeira-de-Oliveira; Helichrysum italicum: From traditional use to scientific data
3. Werner, W. Ebrahim, F. C. Ozkaya, A. Mandi, T. Kurtan, M. El-Neketi, Z. Liu, P. Prokosch; Pyrone derivatives from Helichrysum italicum
4. Dimitar G. Bojilov, Stanimir P. Manolov, Iliyan I. Ivanov, Silviya L. Mollova, University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski”, Faculty of Chemistry, “Tzar Assen” Str., Plovdiv; INVESTIGATION OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT EXTRACTS OF HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM FROM BULGARIA

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