THE R&D TEAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA’S FACULTY OF PHARMACY, LED BY PROF. DAMJAN JANEŠ M. PHARM., PH. D., DEVELOPED OUR FORMULATIONS.
They applied the findings gleaned from cutting-edge academic research for our formulations, and cover many fields of science, including phytopharmacy, ethnobotany, biology, among others.
And they share our passion for creating the best natural anti-age skincare possible.
All of these formulations use percentages that are comparable to the clinical studies referred to. This way we can be sure that our products will function as intended.
Damjan Janeš received his Ph.D. in 2007 at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Ljubljana, where he worked as an assistant professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biology. He lectured subjects related to medicinal plants: Pharmacognosy, Phyto-pharmacy, Biogenic Drugs and Cosmetic Ingredients of Natural Origin.
He is researching in the field of gas chromatography and studies compounds that are essential for the odor and taste, and compounds that are interesting as new active substances.
Below is a summary of the research they conducted on the bio-actives contained in our natural botanical anti-age system.
Aloe (Aloe barbadensis) leaf juice
Anti-inflammatory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27217089
Atopic dermatitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24002161
Prevention and healing of wounds: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30666070
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30897007
Avocado (Persea gratissima) fruit oil
Anti-inflammatory, skin barrier improvement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29280987
Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) fruit extract
Antimicrobial, antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19702172
Antipruritic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23164040
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24577051
Bisabolol
Anti-inflammatory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24894548
Ceramide NP
Strengthening the skin barrier: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27256026
Role in the skin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17587886
Ectoin
DNA protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29127339
Protectant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28033102
Stress protectant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29565833
Ferulic acid
Antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27517904
Antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30235459
Photoprotective in association with UV-filters: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30235459
Gamma-Oryzanol:
Antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29725495
Sebum regulating: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/45714
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) leaf extract
Improving elasticity and skin barier, synergy with green tea: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25226010
Radiation protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22211952
UV-damage protection, cancer protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16483725
Ginseng (Panax ginseng) root extract
Antipigmentation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25535470
Antipigmentation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24991102
Chemoprotection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26199559
Collagen synthesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26507878
Ginseng in dermatology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27774902
Hair growth: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25396716
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) extract
Scar improvement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30310413
Anti-inflammatory, moisturising: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27168678
Centella asiatica in dermatology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24399761
Centella asiatica in cosmetology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24278045
Wound healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22817824
Green coffee (Coffea arabica) seed extract
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30507264
Caffeine cosmetic use: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23075568
Oxidative stress protection of caffeine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30555576
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28387707
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract
Antibacterial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22868144
Antimelanogenic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25643794
Antiphotoaging, stress resistance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30813433
Antioxidant, moisturisation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23742288
Antiwrinkle: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25584148
Cancer prevention: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21397027
Chemopreventive: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27897996
Green tea in dermatology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23346663
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24361697
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27618035
Wound healing, scars: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23864889
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) seed extract
Caffeine cosmetic use: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23075568
Oxidative stress protection of caffeine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30555576
Hyaluronic acid
Skin aging: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23467280
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root extract
Atopic dermatitis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24002161
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) root extract
Wound healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28846044
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27618035
Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis) bark extract
Anticancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30103472
Antipigmentation, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiaging: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30581856
Natural preservative: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30270607
Mango (Mangifea indica) butter
Formulation and evaluation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=mango+butter+skin
Olive (Olea europaea) leaf extract
Antimelanoma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20568104
Antioxidant, wound healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21128831
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18377620
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) seed oil
anti-pigmentation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=passionfruit+oil+skin
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) seed oil
Anticancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28125044
Anti-inflammatory, skin barier improvement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29280987
Chemoprotection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14585180
Collagen synthesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16221534
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19320737
Rosehip (Rosa canina) fruit oil
Anti-inflammatory, skin barrier improvement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29280987
Wound healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30199901
Sandalwood (Santalum album) oil
Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-proliferative: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29344319
Chemopreventive: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9370104
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Acne vulgaris: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18492184
Antipigmentation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30778667
Squalane
Biological importance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22361190