Acmella Oleracea Extract
Acmella Oleracea Extract
What is Acmella Oleracea?
The most recent ingredient that is making headlines in the skincare industry is Acmella Oleracea. Naturally found in South America, from the areas of Brazil to Argentina, this plant has yellow to orange flowers that attract fireflies when in bloom. In the past this plant has been known as the tooth ache plant. Chewing on the leaves of this plant would reduce the pain of tooth ache.
Acmella Oleracea in Skincare.
As a result, the extract of this plant has become the hottest ingredient in skincare. Its ability to relax muscles in the face creates a noticeable improvement in muscle tension. Which is seen by the softening of fine lines and wrinkles, producing a smoother and more youthful appearance.
For some this is the perfect alternative to injectables, like Botox. Although it will never be as effective as the injectable option it does have benefits that the injectables don’t offer. Like its ability to increase elastin and collagen.
Equally important, for those that prefer injectables, Acmella Oleracea is still an ingredient to look for because it will lengthen the life of your injectables. Injectables slowly wear off as the body metabolizes the product. Using as a topical will further relax facial muscles, minimizing of movement will slow the bodies ability to remove and metabolize the product. Extending the life of your injectables.
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Benefits of Acmella Oleracea in Skincare
Replenishes the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. This effect is immediate and with continuous use will be more obvious.
Stimulates fibroblast activity. Which is just a fancy way of saying that this product gets your fibroblasts producing more collagen.
Contraction of the dermis. Another fancy way of saying that there is an increase in elastin in the skin.
Increased interaction between the fibers and cells.