Properties: Antioxidant, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, and Antimicrobial, Emollient
Periwinkle (Vinca) Extract, with its high concentration of antioxidant alkaloids, provides soothing and astringent characteristics to balance and cleanse the skin while pampering it with a soft and delicate touch. This extract is commonly used in skin lightening treatments to boost energy. It is also a fantastic complement to eye care products to help maintain tight, smooth skin in this sensitive area. It has various advantages and capabilities, including better emollience, increased viscosity, non-irritating qualities, remarkable sensory features, clarity, and anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Its calming action soothes the skin, giving it a relaxed appearance; it is antimicrobial, and anticoagulant, and enhances skin oxygenation.
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