Plant cells from Chinese peony for anti blemish and hydrating effects

Naolys, the French company specialised in plant cell culture presents active plant cells with mattifying and hydrating activities from Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora).

As a multifunctional active ingredient, Pure Light Chinese Peony limits shine, reduces inflammation and increases hydration. In vitro tests show an inhibition of the 5 alpha-reductase by 16%, a decrease of IL-6 by 19% and an inhibition of the release of substance P by 20%. A clinical study shows a mattifying effect translated by a decrease of the shine until 6 hours after a single application, a decrease of the sebum rate by18% after 56 days of treatment, and, a hydrating effect translated by an increase of 37% of corneometric values after 28 days of treatment.


All tests were performed with a concentration of 0.1% of a powder made of 100% whole plant cells. Pure Light Chinese peony is an active ingredient that can be used in any formulation from skin care to makeup applications. 

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