Plants with Hidden Virtues

Discover the plant actives at the origin of our SPCG® formulas

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Acerola: The Barbados Cherry, Concentrated Radiance and Vitality for the Skin
Published on May 20, 2025

Acerola: The Barbados Cherry, Concentrated Radiance and Vitality for the Skin

Native to tropical regions of Central America and the Caribbean, acerola is a small, intense red berry, often nicknamed the Barbados cherry. While globally known for its exceptional vitamin C content, it is also rich in phytobioactive complexes particularly relevant in cosmetics.

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Licorice: A Plant Biomodulator for Sensitive, Inflammatory and Blemish-Prone Skin
Published on May 20, 2025

Licorice: A Plant Biomodulator for Sensitive, Inflammatory and Blemish-Prone Skin

A major medicinal plant in traditional Asian and Mediterranean pharmacopoeias, licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is now fully integrated into modern cosmetic strategies for its richness in active principles that are simultaneously soothing, anti-inflammatory, protective and anti-blemish.

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Broad-Leaf Plantain: A Medicinal Plant with Untapped Cosmetic Potential
Published on May 20, 2025

Broad-Leaf Plantain: A Medicinal Plant with Untapped Cosmetic Potential

Broad-leaf plantain (Plantago major), a herbaceous plant common to Europe's temperate zones, has long been recognized in phytotherapy for its calming, healing and anti-inflammatory effects. Today, cosmetic research confirms that this often-overlooked plant possesses biochemical richness that makes it a full-fledged active ingredient.

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Ceylon Cinnamon: A Noble Ingredient that Protects and Purifies the Skin
Published on May 20, 2025

Ceylon Cinnamon: A Noble Ingredient that Protects and Purifies the Skin

From the forests of Sri Lanka, Ceylon cinnamon, also called Cinnamomum zeylanicum, is considered one of the purest and most precious forms of cinnamon. Modern cosmetics rediscovers the potential of this bark, which combines biological performance, usage safety and sensory pleasure.

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Quinoa: An Ancestral Seed with Remarkable Scientific Virtues
Published on May 20, 2025

Quinoa: An Ancestral Seed with Remarkable Scientific Virtues

Long considered a simple "trendy" food, quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) deserves today a place of choice in modern nutrition — and even in certain cosmetic formulations. Rich, complete, and endowed with a unique biochemical profile, quinoa is the subject of numerous scientific publications.

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The Benefits of Bearberry
Published on October 15, 2024

The Benefits of Bearberry

Bearberry leaf extract (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a plant ingredient with brightening properties but also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. One of the most important aspects is its high safety profile.

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Pumpkin Seed Oil
Published on October 15, 2024

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) is a natural ingredient rich in nutrients beneficial for skin. Extracted from pumpkin seeds by cold pressing, the oil possesses hydrating and regenerating properties.

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The Virtues of Chestnut
Published on October 15, 2024

The Virtues of Chestnut

Chestnut leaf extract (Castanea sativa) possesses numerous beneficial properties for the skin. Its use is based on a composition rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins and phenolic acids.

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