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Aqueous extract of common beech buds
Commonly known as:
Fagus Sylvatica Seed Extract (I.N.C.I.), Beech Tree.
Botanical name:
Fagus sylvatica.
Extraction process:
Enzymatic extraction carried out in several stages: crushing of the seeds, agitation, enzymatic reaction, centrifugation, clarification.
Family:
Fagaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Seeds.
Location:
Europe (Main countries: Sweden, Norway, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Belgium).
Flowering:
From April to May.
Provenance, origin:
France (Vosges Forest).
Phytochemical composition:
Polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, phytostimulins, peptides.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Clear, fluid liquid; Colour: Ranging from amber to brown; Odour: Neutral.
Physical characteristics:
pH = 4 - 6.5; Soluble in water; Insoluble in oil.
Benefits:
Oxygenating, firming, energising, regenerating, hydrating, soothing.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly dry, dull, and mature skin; all hair types, especially dry and dull hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, mists, lotions, cleansing gels, eye contour treatments, serums, masks); Body Care (milks, creams); Hair Care (shampoos, hair mists).
Method of Preservation
Store at room temperature, protected from moisture and light, and away from any heat source.
Contraindications, usage precautions
The extract of common beech buds does not present any contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women as well as young children.
Find out more
The common beech is a tree of majestic stature, capable of reaching heights of 25 - 35 metres. With a lifespan of up to 250 years, it is renowned for its longevity and robustness, hence its nickname as the tree of eternal youth. Moreover, it only reaches maturity around the age of 60. To produce this extract, beech seeds are sourced from the finest resources in France, such as the Vosges forest, and are handpicked and sorted. The extract from beech bud boosts collagen production for a firmer skin.
