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Native peony cells
Commonly known as:
Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract (I.N.C.I.), Chinese Peony Leaf Cells.
Botanical name:
Paeonia lactiflora.
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:
Paeoniaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Leaves.
Location:
North China (Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning), Korea, Mongolia, Siberia, Japan.
Flowering:
From May to July.
Provenance, origin:
France.
Phytochemical composition:
Essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Light yellow to yellow; Scent: Mild.
Physical characteristics:
Density = 0.9 - 1.1; Soluble in oil.
Benefits:
Soothing, mattifying, moisturising, brightening, antioxidant, sebum-regulating.
Concerns:
Suitable for all skin types, particularly for those with oily tendencies and skin prone to blemishes.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, serums, balms, oils); Makeup (foundations, concealers, setting sprays).
Means of Preservation
Store in a cool and dry place. Do not exceed 40°C with a relative humidity of 65%.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of native peony cells. Pregnant women and young children can use them. Avoid contact with the eyes.
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Highly renowned in China for several centuries, the peony is a flower with numerous subspecies, which gives rise to grand events: floral festivals and exhibitions follow one another throughout the country at the time of blooming. In cosmetics, native peony cells act on a key enzyme in the epidermis to limit the overproduction of sebum and mattify the skin.
