Blackcurrant Shoots - Gemmotherapy

Blackcurrant Buds

Botanical name: Ribes nigrum
Origin: France
Part used: Buds
Botanical family: Grossulariaceae

Main Constituents of the Gemmotherapy Extract:

• Essential oil (monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes)
• Perillaldehyde, decanoic acid, palmitic acid
• Amino acids: arginine, proline, glycine, alanine, asparagine
• Flavonoids
• Proanthocyanidol
• Gibberellins (diterpenes)
• Minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, copper)
• Vitamin C

Extract Composition.

Spring water, Armagnac, agave syrup, grape sugar, blackcurrant bud extract (1,5%).

Concentrated Extract Composition, 10 ml

Spring water, Armagnac, agave syrup, grape sugar, blackcurrant bud extract (4%).

Description

Known as the “Elixir of Life”, blackcurrant or cassis is highly valued in cosmetics as an adaptogen for mature and sensitive skin. Its ability to soothe inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier makes it ideal for products designed to protect and revitalise the skin.

Cosmetic Applications

Concentrated blackcurrant extract is an ideal active ingredient for sensitive, inflamed and mature skin, helping soothe and rejuvenate it. It also acts as an adaptogen, strengthening the skin barrier against external damage. It can be added as an active ingredient to creams or gels at a concentration of 2 to 5%.
Note: It is not oil-soluble and must therefore be incorporated into the aqueous phase of formulations.

Recommendations for Cosmetic Use

To obtain its cosmetic benefits, add 2 to 5% to creams, gels or topical products. Carry out a sensitivity test before application.