Particularly concentrated in vitamin E, hibiscus oil is an excellent antioxidant treatment to protect the skin from free radicals. As a reminder, these are reactive oxygen species naturally produced by the body. However, when cells are exposed to a stress, they produce them in excessive amounts. The sources of stress are numerous, the main ones being exposure to UVA, pollution, smoking, and a diet too rich in fats and/or sugars. Free radicals are particularly unstable molecules due to their single electron. They tend to react with other molecules to form a pair of electrons, and thus cause damage to cells, DNA, and proteins in the body. This accelerates aging and wrinkles appear on the skin surface. Therefore, hibiscus seed oil is a valuable ally in preventing premature skin aging. For this reason, it is included in our botanical firming blend. This night serum helps to firm the skin thanks to the toning and regenerating actions of 7 botanical extracts, including immortelle essential oil.
Rich in omega-6 and omega-9, it also providesnutritionandelasticityto the skin, andprevents dehydrationbystrengthening the barrier functionof the epidermis. The hydrolipidic film improves the resistance of the horny layer against external aggressions and limits insensible water loss. Thus, hibiscus vegetable oil is qualified asrelipidating, it is recommended for taking care of dry skinand dehydrated skin .
Finally, it contains a high concentration of phytosterols, molecules that directly participate in the skin's defense processes by regulating inflammation mechanisms. This oil is thus capable ofsoothing redness that may appear on reactive skin following sun exposure. Additionally, phytosterolscontribute to the renewal of the hydrolipidic film by stimulating the synthesis of cutaneous phospholipids that make it up. The skin is thus firmer and more resistant to various external aggressions.