The Serbian cosmetic company, DCP Hemigal, believe to have found an all-natural and non-invasive alternative to botox. The company's scientists have conducted a study that has concluded that a natural flowering herb known as acmella oleracea, is a strong potential alternative to botox.
The company concluded that the plant's main molecule N-alkylamide spilanthol, is a powerful agent in firming the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The company formulated a serum that was tested in 16 healthy adults - both men and women - and found that it presented good stability and lasting effects. The study noticed a visible reduction in the appearance of wrinkles in as little as two weeks.
DCP Hemigal's study has been published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science and has yet to be turned into a commercial product.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Natural Botox Replacement
- The discovery of a natural replacement for botox provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the beauty and cosmetic industry to explore more non-invasive and natural approaches to achieve similar results.
- Herbal and Alternative Skincare
- The trend towards herbal and natural skincare provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the beauty and cosmetic industry to shift towards cleaner, non-toxic and more sustainable skincare alternatives.
- Plant-based Skincare Ingredients
- The trend towards plant-based skincare ingredients provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the beauty and cosmetic industry to explore new and innovative botanicals with therapeutic and beneficial properties for skincare formulations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Beauty and Cosmetic
- The beauty and cosmetic industry can explore the use of acmella oleracea and similar botanicals to create new skincare products that offer an alternative to botox and traditional synthetic skincare.
- Herbal Medicine
- The herbal medicine industry can research and develop more evidence-based uses of acmella oleracea and similar botanicals for skincare and cosmetic purposes.
- Natural and Holistic Health
- The natural and holistic health industry can incorporate acmella oleracea and similar botanicals into their product offerings to provide natural and effective skincare alternatives.
