Since ancient times, grapes have been considered an elixir of long life. Whether in pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic fields, grapes and their extracts have always been used for the 360-degree benefits they bring to the body and skin.
Grapes are a cocktail of extraordinary active ingredients. They contain polyphenols, the best antioxidants par excellence in fighting free radicals, cleansing the body of oxidative stress and consequently slowing down cellular aging.
Another interesting active ingredient present in grapes is resveratrol, whose action activates a particular protein that blocks the genes responsible for cellular aging and damage to the epidermis.
Inside, we also find a rich pool of vitamins including: A, B, C, B1, PP, B3, B5, B6, E, K, all responsible for maintaining the epidermis along with the 20 essential amino acids that serve as its pillar.
To complete the list of important active ingredients, we find carotenoids and a mix of mineral salts: potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iodine, silicon, chlorine.
Grape stem cells: how they are used in cosmetics
The choice to use grape stem cells in cosmetic formulations is strategic because they act on several fronts, strengthening our protective barrier and preserving it from aging.
Although there are no scientific studies on their efficacy to date, various clinical researches have shown extraordinary activities of plant stem cells from grapes. In particular, they have found a detoxifying action on the skin, which is daily exposed to smog, pollution, fine dust, and emotional stress. Furthermore, they modulate the action of UV rays and protect epidermal cells from the oxidation of free radicals.
But their most extraordinary function is when they repair the skin, thanks to the action of grape meristems, increasing hydration and consequently elasticity for a luminous and beautiful face. When I talk about stem cells, I specifically refer to grape meristematic cells.
Grape meristems: what they are, properties, and benefits
Meristems are made up of tissues of undifferentiated cells that, by proliferating, then generate definitive tissues. This means having fertile ground to continue regenerating and growing for the entire duration of its life. By using them on our skin, we ensure that the same process that occurs in the plant is reproduced at the epidermal level; a constant cellular repair of our dermal tissues.
Vitis vinifera fruit meristem cell culture
For use, unripe grape berries were selected that have a high content of extremely vital cells, cells rich in phenols and resveratrol that are more stable and highly bioavailable, a quality that is scarce in normal stem cells.
It is an innovative active ingredient with high speed of action that reacts promptly with free radicals that form on the skin due to endogenous factors (stress, smoking, etc.) and exogenous factors (wind, sun, pollution).
Alkemy 2.4 Recovery Serum and grape stem cells
Fight free radicals and regenerate your skin day after day naturally with our Alkemy 2.4 recovery serum which combines efficacy and comfort, restoring the skin's natural defenses during the night.
This serum contains a mix of 99.4% naturally derived ingredients, chosen and dosed to create a truly innovative elixir. Grape stem cells, a high percentage of hyaluronic acid in synergy with lactobacilli, buriti oil, and vitamin E enhance cell regeneration with excellent antioxidant action. Night after night, upon waking, the facial skin appears visibly more rested, regenerated, and hydrated. Lines and wrinkles appear significantly reduced.
