Our greater plantain plant stem cell extract provides healthy ageing, strengthen the skin through increased elasticity, firmness and skin structure. The extract is high in phenolics and tannins. Tannins are known for their antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been confirmed that tannins bind with macromolecules on the skin surface (e.g with proteins), creating a protective layer, what can be beneficial for treating skin disorders, promoting the healing process of wounds and burns. Tannins have been shown to act as astringent, thus they play an important role in skin firmness, tightening the skin and minimising the visibility of skin pores.
HISTORICAL USE
Greater plantain is an old medicinal plant well known for its wound healing properties and to treat skin disorders. It was used by the Vikings and was listed as one of ‘Nine Sacred Herbs’ the by the ancient Saxons. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic and antioxidant properties. In addition, some of the triterpenoids that are present in the plant, has been shown to increase the concentration of ceramides and collagen in skin cells.
