Anti-Microbials

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INCI: Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Canadian Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) is a natural botanical active from North America, rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and ellagic acid, providing powerful soothing and repairing properties:

• Anti-inflammatory and calming, rapidly reduces redness and irritation
• Inhibits 5-α reductase, balancing sebum production to improve acne-prone skin
• Antioxidant protection against free radicals to slow down skin aging
• Soothes sensitive skin and enhances tolerance

INCI: SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT

White Willow Bark, rich in salicin, is a natural source of salicylic acid, widely recognized as a gentle yet effective skincare ingredient:

• Natural BHA for gentle exfoliation and pore refinement
• Regulates sebum production to help prevent acne and blemishes
• Anti-inflammatory effects to soothe redness and sensitivity
• Brightens the complexion for a clearer, more even skin tone
• Provides mild antimicrobial activity to support healthy skin

INCI: Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract

Black Willow Bark is naturally rich in salicin and polyphenols, offering gentle yet effective skincare benefits:

• A natural source of BHA, gently exfoliates and unclogs pores
• Anti-inflammatory properties help reduce acne and blemishes
• Brightens the complexion and improves dull skin
• Antimicrobial effects to support clear and balanced skin

INCI: Lactobacillus Ferment

Lactobacillus produces Lactic Acids Bacteria (LAB) 

➢ Restricts the growth of microorganisms by acidifying their environment 

The fermentation of Lactobacillus creates novel 

➢ antimicrobial peptides (bacterocins)

➢ Provides broad spectrum antimicrobial activity

➢ Provides strong conditioning benefits

INCI: Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract

Using stress fermentation technology, Lactobacillus is stimulated in the presence of antimicrobial-active mustard compounds during the fermentation process.

After fermentation, the bacterial cells undergo cell wall disruption, releasing cytoplasmic contents which are further fractionated and purified to obtain bioactive antimicrobial peptides.

These peptides offer:

• Gentle and safe properties, suitable for sensitive skin
• Effective inhibition of various harmful bacteria
• Application as a natural preservative, ideal for preservative-free formulations, providing both product protection and mild skincare benefits

INCI: LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

Derived from Lactobacillus used in kimchi fermentation, this bioactive peptide is produced during the fermentation process.

It exhibits strong antibacterial activity, protecting the formulation by inhibiting harmful bacteria, while delivering excellent skin-conditioning benefits—making it an ideal choice for natural and preservative-free skincare.