A growing interest in plant-based cosmetics

We’re passionate about the potential of substances derived from nature, especially plants. Herbal treatments are a staple of traditional medicine, and now science is catching up.

As usual, Korea is leading the way. A South Korean university has collaborated with industry to produce an anti-aging skin treatment based on white rose and mangosteen. There are also plant-based anti-aging products derived from forsythia fruit extract and omija.

Turning to Africa, cosmetics company Rahn has developed a product that can boost collagen to restore skin structure. Derived from the leaf sap of South African plant, Bulbine Frutescans, the new treatment is very promising:

As a result of a replenished dermis, elasticity and firmness improved by up to 18%, which statistically is significantly higher than baseline and placebo (not shown). This result should be further reflected by the appearance of rejuvenated skin and a reduction in wrinkles.

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Dr. Mark Gray
Dermatologist, Director Product and R&D
MBChB, FRACP, FRCPC, FRCPA, ABPath, ABDermpath, FRACCS, FASMS Specialist Dermatologist, Specialist Pathologist, Specialist Dermatopathologist, Mohs Surgeon.

Harvard-trained pathologist and dermatologist Dr. Mark Gray deeply understands the science of skin. As the founding Director of the largest provider of skin medical and surgical services in New Zealand, he’s spent the past 20 years listening to his patients struggle with the skincare world’s mixed messages: effective ingredients that are harmful; natural ingredients that don’t deliver results.

Armed with the belief that skincare is evolutionary, he explored breaking scientific advancements and societal trends towards globalism, environmentalism and rising ethical standards to find the ideal balance between health and efficacy.

"Skincare science needs to be on the very edge of social change and evolution in order to succeed."

Dr. Mark Gray

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