INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT - CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT 101
Never heard of Chicory Root? You might be familiar with the supplement, but it’s also a super powerful natural ingredient that can help keep your skin in check! We're here to give you the lowdown on one of our most loved ingredients, so much so that we pack it into our formulas! Chicory root is a perennial herb, derived from the dandelion family. It commonly grows in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, characterised by its vibrant blue flowers and spiky roots. This little plant could made a huge difference to your skin! Here's how...
EVER HEARD OF THE MICROBIOME?
Your skin is home to millions of microorganisms that help your skin to function properly and protect itself, making it one of the most important part of your body to look after. As an effective natural prebiotic, Chicory Root discourages the growth of harmful bacteria on your skin and provides a food source for the good bacteria, helping it to overpower the bad and strengthen your skin barrier. Chicory Root works by encouraging the optimal balance of microbes on the skin, keeping it protected from issues like dryness, redness and inflammation or even developing conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
TIME FOR A SKIN-TOX
If your stressed-out skin is looking for a much needed detox, Chicory Root is your go-to! This powerhouse ingredient contains antioxidant properties that can help to neutralise free radicals on the skin and reduce stress caused by external factors, maintaining your skin health and keeping your cells happy and healthy!
If your dry skin is feeling stressed and itchy, our Intensive Rescue Trio is formulated with Chicory Root Extract to keep your skin protected from environmental stressors that can cause irritation to cracked skin, resulting in a flare-up of conditions like eczema or psoriasis. On top of that, these natural formulas are designed to provide up to 72 hours of deep hydration in the skin, keeping the good stuff locked in for even longer!
LOOKING FOR A BOOST?
If your skin is feeling a little lacklustre, Chicory Root can help to maintain the elasticity of your skin to promote a brighter, radiant complexion with its collagen boosting properties. This is done through its support of collagen synthesis, providing a much-needed boost to the frequency of collagen production, leaving your skin looking and feeling less dull and tired. Sounds good, right?
Struggling with flushing or redness? Our 5 in 1 Anti-Redness Day Cream SPF50 is formulated with Chicory Root Extract to keep your microbiome layer feeling strong and supported against potential environmental stressors like UV, detergents or fragrance that can cause a spike to your symptoms. 8 naturally-active essential oils and extracts feed your skin the balanced diet it’s been craving.
Here's your recap:
- Chicory Root discourages harmful bacteria from settling on the skin and feeds the good bacteria, creating an ideal balance on your skin barrier.
- Antioxidant properties provide your skin with a well needed detox from stressors and free radicals, keeping your cells happy and healthy.
- Supports collagen synthesis, boosting the frequency of collagen production and leaving skin brighter and more radiant.