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Cellules natives de papyrus.

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.

Extracted part of the plant:   Leaves.

Cultivation area, origin:   Africa, particularly in Egypt.

Blooming:   From June to September.

Origin, provenance:   France.

Phytochemical composition:   Essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Light Yellow; Scent: Mild.

Physical properties:   Density = 0.9 - 1.1 g/cm3; Lipophilic (soluble in oil).

Concerns:   Hydrating, regenerating, protective, lipid-replenishing, emollient, antioxidant.

Effect:   Suitable for all skin types, particularly for dry and dehydrated skin.

Details

Usage

Facial Care (cream, fluid, serum, balm, oil; Makeup (foundation).

Discontinued

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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.
Comment utiliser la papyrus ?

How to use papyrus according to your skin type?

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This plant has been used for centuries by the Egyptians. It contains active ingredients that prevent skin dehydration and strengthen the hydrolipidic barrier. In skincare, it is found in the form of native plant cells:Cyperus Papyrus Leaf Cell Extract.
Procédé d'obtention cellules natives de papyrus

How are native papyrus cells obtained?

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Known by its INCI name "Cyperus Papyrus Leaf Cell Extract", native papyrus cells restore skin hydration through two complementary mechanisms: they replenish the skin's water reservoir and strengthen skin cohesion, to prevent dehydration.
Bienfaits papyrus pour la peau

What are the benefits of papyrus for the skin?

4 min of reading
Originating from the banks of the Nile, papyrus is a perennial and robust plant composed of long, leafless stems. Since ancient Egypt, this plant has been used in skincare in the form of cellular extract for its moisturising properties. Its INCI name is "Cyperus Papyrus Leaf Cell Extract".
What is "Cyperus Papyrus Leaf Cell Extract" and what is its utility?

What is "Cyperus Papyrus Leaf Cell Extract" and what is its utility?

5 min of reading
This refers to the I.N.C.I. name used to denote the papyrus native cells. These cells help to restore skin hydration through two complementary mechanisms: they replenish the skin's water reservoir and strengthen skin cohesion to prevent dehydration.

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