Aiste Pupiute
MSc Applied Chemistry (Cosmetics), PhD student
Expert in New Generation Cosmetics, New Formulation Creator, Cosmetics Visioner
The outer layer of the epidermis (lat. stratum corneum) functions as a protective barrier between the body and the environment. This barrier is responsible for retaining skin moisture and protecting it from external stressors such as ultraviolet rays and harmful substances. Stratum corneum consists mainly of cells called corneocytes. Each of these cells is surrounded by a narrow barrier composed primarily of proteins such as loricrine, involucrin, and small proteins rich in proline that are bound by calcium-dependent transglutaminase 1. The resulting surface forms an effective envelope. Additional skin protection is provided by keratin 1 and keratin 10, the two main structural proteins in corneocytes, that provide mechanical strength to stratum corneum. Ensuring the best possible protection is a vital factor in creating and maintaining the best conditions for healthy and soft feeling skin. Leontopodic acid from Edelweiss extracts stimulates the above mentioned key genes and proteins responsible for epidermal protection. The goal of modern anti-aging cosmetics is to improve the appearance of the skin by stimulating and restoring natural physiological processes, and to protect the skin from a variety of factors that lead to aging, regardless of the person’s age.
Bious Labs developed an Anti-aging cosmetic line featuring Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, which provides protection for the skin’s natural processes, including higher level of aging prevention.
The aging process is a challenging experience that is common to everyone. After all, we all want to look young. The latest trend in the beauty, health, and wellness sectors – the fusion of anti-aging cosmetics with plant extracts – opens up a new realm of possibilities. Bious Labs is part of this new movement, including a wide range of these extracts into our anti-aging products.
Amazing properties of Edelweiss
Edelweiss, scientifically known as Leontopodium alpinum, s a symbol of balance in nature. This elegant and seemingly delicate Alpine plant species is remarkably hardy and resistant to environmental stress – Edelweiss grows at high altitudes, exposed to strong UV radiation and extreme weather conditions.
Extracts derived from Leontopodium alpinum have strong antioxidant properties and can balance oxidative and inflammatory skin processes caused by UV radiation. Edelweiss extracts contain large amounts of leontopodic acid – an active component which maintains a vital protective skin barrier, increasing resistance to external factors.
How it works (caution, science content!)
The outer layer of the epidermis (lat. stratum corneum) functions as a protective barrier between the body and the environment. This barrier is responsible for retaining skin moisture and protecting it from external stressors such as ultraviolet rays and harmful substances. Stratum corneum consists mainly of cells called corneocytes. Each of these cells is surrounded by a narrow barrier composed primarily of proteins such as loricrine, involucrin, and small proteins rich in proline that are bound by calcium-dependent transglutaminase 1. The resulting surface forms an effective envelope. Additional skin protection is provided by keratin 1 and keratin 10, the two main structural proteins in corneocytes, that provide mechanical strength to stratum corneum. Ensuring the best possible protection is a vital factor in creating and maintaining the best conditions for healthy and soft feeling skin. Leontopodic acid from Edelweiss extracts stimulates the above mentioned key genes and proteins responsible for epidermal protection. The goal of modern anti-aging cosmetics is to improve the appearance of the skin by stimulating and restoring natural physiological processes, and to protect the skin from a variety of factors that lead to aging, regardless of the person’s age.
Bious Labs developed an Anti-aging cosmetic line featuring Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, which provides protection for the skin’s natural processes, including higher level of aging prevention.
