Daucus carota

   Ethnobotany Medical indications:
   Beautifying the complexion
   Antiseptic
   Burns and scalds

   Active Constituents:
   Carotenoids (a-, B- and a-carotene, xanthophyll) - Promote granulation, heal
   Vitamin B1 - Essential for the growth and regeneration of tissue
   Malic Acid - A crystalline dicarboxylic acid found in various plant juices and formed as an intermediate in the Krebs cycle; it
   also serves as a penetrating agent for other active constituents, hydroxyl acid (AHA), exfoliates mildy.
   Sugar 4 - 12% (gloucose, sucrose) - Hygroscopic, hydrate
   Pectins 11% - Soothe, moisturize
   Flavonoids - Improve capillary resistance and skin blotchiness, antibacterial, antifungal, they prevent elastase ( the
   destruction of elastin fibers), stimulate circulation, free-radical scavengers, anti-aging.
   Amino Acids = glutamine, asparagine - Firm, hydrate
   Vitamins B2, D, K - Enhance metabolism, regenerate, protect
   Vitamin C - Antioxidant, free-radical scavenger, anti-aging, an essential cofactor with the iron of hydroxylase, the first
   enzyme to transform proteins into soluble collagen
   Carotene - free-radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-aging.

   Cosmetic Applications:
   Astringent, tonic
   Cream/lotion
   Cleanser
   Intensive care for dry skin

   Product categories:
   Regeneration of stressed and irritated skin
   Revitalization and strengthening of skin
   Against dry skin
   Against sunburn

   Philippine Lemon
   Citrus madurensis Lour. (=C. Mitis Blco.) Rutaceae

   Ethnobotany Medical indications:
   Carminative (Stronger than peppermint oil)
   Antiphlogistic
   Health and beauty aid
   Good source of vitamin C
   Anti-itch (antipruritic)

   Active constituents and their properties:
   Saponins - Mild penetration enhancers, natural surfactants relieving congestion in the lymphatic system, cleanse, soften
   Tannins - Astringent, tonic, firm the connective tissue
   Amygdalin - A white crystalline cyanogenetic glucoside
   Sesquiterpenes - Tonic, stimulate circulation, antiseptic, anti- inflammatory.

   Cosmetic applications:
   Deodorant
   Shampoo
   Anti-acne
   Intimate wash mixed with romero and/or bayabas.

   Product categories:
   Revitalization and strengthening of skin.
   Against dry, brittle hair
   Against excessive oil secretions of the scalp
   Against dandruff and itchy scalp
   For normal hair and scalp

   (Cocos nucifera L. Palmae)

   Ethnobotany Medical indications:
   Astringent,
   Antiseptic
   Scabies
   toothache
   Itchy scalp

   Active constituents and their properties:
   Tannins – astringent, tonic; firm the connective tissue
   Proteins – repair of damaged hair, smooth skin
   Sulfur – mild penetration enhancers, natural surfactants relieving congrestion in the lymphatic system, cleanse, soften
   Vitamin C – antioxidant, free-radical scavenger, anti-aging, an essential cofactor with the iron.
   Vitamin B- metabolic enhancers, regenerative protective.
   Vitamin A

   Cosmetic Applications:
   Contains an unusually high amount of short-chain fatty acids, which are important in the preparation of medium-chain triglycerides. Coconut oil is used in a variety of cosmetic products, but its level of use is kept low in order to avoid the greasy texture resulting from its high melting point.
   Best anti-wrinkle : coconut milk

   Product categories:
   Invigorating and firming of sagging skin
   Regeneration of stressed and irritated skin
   Against dry skin
   Against sunburn
   Against dry, brittle hair
   Against dandruff and itchy scalp
   For normal hair and scalp

   Musa sapientium Linn. Musaceae

   Ethnobotany Medical indications:
   Astringent,
   Styptic
   Cool dressing for inflamed and blistered skin surfaces
   Prevents hair from falling and increases its growth

   Active Constituents and their properties:
   5-hydroxy-tryptamin (5 HT or serotonin) – soothes
   Iron – enhances oxygen consumption
   Vitamin C – antioxidant, free- radical scavenger, anti-aging, an essential cofactor with the iron of hydroxylase, the first
   enzyme to transform proteins into soluble collagen
   Vitamin A and B – metabolic enhancers, regenerative, protective
   Tannis – Astringent, tonic, firm the connective tissues

   Cosmetic Applications
   Banana is the ingredient for irritated problem skin and acne skin.
   The skin-softening properties are due to vitamins A+B+C being also cell-balancing
   At the same time, the starch with soothe and the sugars moisturize
   Excellent for face and hair packs

   Product categories:
   Regeneration of stressed and irritated skin
   Revitalization and strengthening of skin
   Against oily or greasy skin
   Against dry skin
   Against sunburn

   Carica Papaya

   Ethnobotany Medical indications:
   Antiseptic
   Dressing for foul wounds
   Prevents hair from falling and increases its growth

   Active Constituents and their properties:
   Papain: Unique ability of Papain is to break down protein and convert a portion of it into arginine because arginine influences
   the production of the human growth hormone.
   Possesses significant hypoglycemic effect
   Vitamin A - metabolic enhancers, regenerative, protective

   Cosmetic Applications
   Skin-softening properties
   It is used to remove skin lesions and improve damaged skin conditions.
   It is also used in treatments of jellyfish and insect stings

   Product categories:
   Regeneration of stressed and irritated skin
   Revitalization and strengthening of skin
   Astringent
   Antiseptic
   Against sunburn