Sunflower Shoot Active Time fighting and energizing

Sunflower Shoot Active Time fighting and energizing

Sunflower Shoot Active Time fighting and energizing Reversing the Aging Process with Sunflower Shoots Sunflower Shoot Active is a purified extract of organic sunflower sprouts, which energizes the skin and delays aging. Sprouts also called shoots have naturally occurring levels of nutrients (vitamins, antioxidants and phyto-nutrients) higher than the corresponding mature plant. With age, our cells produce less energy and also less antioxidants. Besides, the level of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which degrade extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as collagen and elastin, increases. This leads to a loss of elasticity and firmness of the skin and to the appearance of wrinkles. Gene array analysis as well as in vitro studies performed on fibroblasts and on reconstructed epidermis showed the capacity of Sunflower Shoot Active to reverse the aging process by: stimulating the cellular production of energy stimulating the build-up of ECM proteins and inhibiting their degradation by MMPs. Claim Ideas for Sunflower Shoot Active Reactivates ATP production, the cell s essential fuel Delays senescence of skin cells Regulates gene expression to protect the cellular matrix Applications Energizing and revitalizing formulations Active protection skin care Rejuvenation treatments Formulating with Sunflower Shoot Active Recommended use level: 2 5 % Incorporation: For cold processes, dissolve Sunflower Shoot Active into the aqueous phase. In cold / hot processes, add during the cooling phase below 40 C. Thermostability: Temperatures of up to 60 C for a short time do not affect the stability of Sunflower Shoot Active. INCI / CTFA-Declaration Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Aqua / Water Sunflower Shoot Active can thus delay aging and preserves the skin s structure and quality. Sunflower Shoot Active is ECOCERT certified* and contains: 99.5 % of ingredients from natural origin 72.364 % of ingredients from organic farming. * raw material certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert Standard for Natural and Organic Cosmetics available at www.ecocert.com/cosmetics December 2014

Sunflower Shoots An environmentally friendly source for energy and longevity Sunflower, a Symbol of Energy, Perfection and Longevity Sunflowers turn towards the sun, symbolizing homage and constancy as well as power, warmth and nourishment, the attributes of the sun. In China, it is also considered as a symbol of longevity. Incas believed the sunflower s magic came from its geometric perfection and used it for their royal emblem. Shoots are Rich in Ready-to-Use Nutriments When seeds germinate, plant enzymes are activated leading to the breakdown of complex compounds such as proteins, starch and fat into simple compounds (free amino acids, simple sugars and free fatty acids respectively). By doing so, the plant mobilizes the nutritive reserves it requires to grow. Compared to the mature plant, shoots have a higher content of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals as well as a range of secondary plant metabolites. These compounds are not required for primary metabolic processes like growing. Their role is to protect the plant from diseases, damage, pathogens, extreme UV, pollutants and to defend it against herbivores. Especially the tender shoots that are not yet lignified are very vulnerable but at the same time very attractive and nutritive to many animals. Shoots have been recognized as highly nutritious food for thousands of years: the ancient Chinese physicians prescribed shoots for curing many disorders in Japan, shoots are part of mainstream diets. Cultivation of Sunflower Shoots Sunflower shoots are produced indoors without soil. The seeds are first soaked in water and left a few days to start the sprouting process. The very small shoots are then transferred to rotating containers that provide drainage, light, aeration and agitation. Regular rotation prevents the development of bacterial and fungal contamination. After a few days of incubation in the containers, the shoots are harvested. This technique has many advantages: availability of plant material independent of the season, soil conditions and market demand plant material completely free of environmental pollutants and pesticides low water requirements. Preparation of Sunflower Shoot Active Preparation: Rinsing, then soaking of the organic sunflower seeds in water Pre-sprouting: Steadily rinsing and agitation Sprouting: Transfer to rotating containers that provide drainage, light, aeration and agitation in controlled conditions Harvesting: Rinsing and drying of the shoots, then cooling Extraction Filtration and purification Seeds Very small shoots Shoots Sunflower Shoot Active

Sunflower Shoots Energize and rejuvenate skin cells Lack of Energy Affects Skin Metabolism Present in each cell, mitochondria produce cellular energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through respiration. But with age, the activity of mitochondria is impaired: they produce less energy and generate more free radicals. This affects the metabolism of skin cells, notably the one of fibroblasts, which provide firmness and elasticity to the skin by producing the proteins of the extracellular matrix (ECM) such as collagen and elastin. ROS Stimulate the Production of MMPs Environmental stress factors such as UV light, infrared radiation, tobacco smoke and pollution generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Besides, with age, our antioxidant defenses are impaired and thus, our capacity to neutralize ROS is reduced. Sunflower Shoot Active Reverses the Aging Process The reduced activity of fibroblasts combined with higher levels of MMPs disturbs the metabolism of ECM proteins, promoting their degradation. This results in wrinkle formation, thinning of the skin and a loss of cutaneous elasticity and firmness. Several studies including gene array analysis showed the capacity of Sunflower Shoot Active to reverse the aging process by: stimulating the cellular production of energy maintaining the ECM proteins by stimulating their build-up and by inhibiting their degradation. ROS stimulate the production of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a group of proteolytic enzymes that degrade ECM proteins. Mechanism of Sunflower Shoot Active Chronological aging Cellular energy (mitochondria functioning) Loss of firmness and elasticity Skin's natural antioxidant system ROS MMP Degradation of collagen and elastin Wrinkles Environmental factors (UV, IR, pollution, tobacco, ozone) Sunflower Shoot Active Thinning of the skin