Dictionary of active substances

Henna

Henna is extracted from the leaves of the henna (Lawsonia Inemis). It is native to India and the Orient but is nowadays also cultivated in the Balkan region, in Turkey and in North Africa. Henna is used as natural hair dye and offers colours from light natural colours to brilliant red colour.

Mel

Honey is a mixture of substances produced by the honeybee (Apis mellifera) deposited in honeycombs. It has antibacterial, antifungal and wound-healing properties.

Aesculus hippocastum extract

Acts at the dermal-epidermal junction zone and strengthens it. Reduces eye wrinkles and smoothens the skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate chain) and a natural component of the body (to be found in dermis, joints, discs, kneecaps). It is biotechnologically extracted from bacteria cultures. With increasing age the deposits of hyaluronan in the body decrease which leads to missing synovial fluid or to wrinkling. Hyaluronic acid effectively binds moisture and prevents the skin’s own water from vaporising too rapidly (the transepidermal water loss is decreased and hydration of the skin is increased). Thus dry skin is replenished with extra moisture, the skin appears more smooth and well-tended.

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein

A micro protein which derives from soya and rice penetrates the cuticula to reach the hair cortex - it repairs the hair from the inside and reduces superficial hair damages. It covers the hair for a long-lasting effect.