Black pearl is a precious gemstone primarily cultivated around the islands of French Polynesia, around Tahiti. Black Pearls are not always black, they could be purple, green, brown, blue or silver. It has been revered for centuries for its stunning beauty and rarity. Through history, it was used in ancient Chinese medicine and also in…
9+ benefits of birch juice for your skin
I. Introduction Birch juice (also known as birch sap or birch tree water) is extracted from birch trees. In Finland, Sweden and Norway, it is generally used as a refreshing and hydrating drink. However, in Korea, birch tree sap is mainly used in skincare products (moisturizers, toners, and serums) for its hydrating and nourishing properties….
8+ benefits of beta-glucan for your skin
I. Introduction Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are naturally occurring polysaccharides (a long chain of glucose molecules) found from the cell walls of various organism such as oats, barley, yeast, algae, and mushrooms. It is a soluble fiber that forms a gel-like substance when mixed with water, which makes it useful in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. They long…
8+ Benefits of Bamboo leaf extract for your skin
I. Introduction Bamboo is a variety of giant grass and popular do to its sustainability (as it can grow rapidly and requires little water or fertilization compared to other crops). Plus, its cultivation doesn’t require pesticides, and once it grows one mature bamboo plant can absorb and sequester up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide…
5+ Benefits of Adzuki beans for your skin
I. Introduction Adzuki beans (also known as aduki or azuki beans) have been used in traditional East Asian medicine and skincare. They are small red beans rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. When ground into a fine powder and used as an ingredient in beauty products, it helps gently exfoliating the skin thanks to a…
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- …
- 31
- Next Page »