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Papyrus Native Cells
Commonly known as:
Cyperus Papyrus Leaf Cell Extract (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name:
Cyperus papyrus.
Extraction process:
In vitro cultivation of leaves in a nutrient medium, followed by stimulation with UV and visible light to produce metabolites (active molecules), rinsing, cell filtration, sonication and dispersion of the extract in sunflower oil.
Family:
Cyperaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Leaves.
Location:
Africa, particularly in Egypt.
Flowering:
From June to September.
Provenance, origin:
France.
Phytochemical composition:
Essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Light Yellow; Scent: Mild.
Physical characteristics:
Density = 0.9 - 1.1 g/cm3; Lipophilic (soluble in oil).
Benefits:
Hydrating, regenerating, protective, lipid-replenishing, emollient, antioxidant.
Concerns:
Suitable for all skin types, particularly for dry and dehydrated skin.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (cream, fluid, serum, balm, oil; Makeup (foundation).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool and dry place.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of native papyrus cells. Pregnant women and young children can use them. Avoid contact with the eyes.
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The papyrus is an aquatic African plant that lives exposed to the sun, its roots submerged in fresh water. It is now on the verge of extinction in the Nile Delta. Manufactured from 2,500 BC, papyrus was the writing medium of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
