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Phytessence
Stevia
A Traditional Sweetener
Creating
More Youthful Skin
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A plant native to
Paraguay, Stevia (Sweet Honey Leaf) is a perennial herb known for its sweetness.
More than 300 times sweeter than sugar, Stevia has been used for a sweetener and
flavor enhancer for centuries. It also has a long history in Brazilian
herb medicine for treating a variety of complaints. It is commercially
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The cosmetic benefits to skin of Phytessence Stevia appear as an improvement in
the skin's moisture barrier. Studies show that Phytessence Stevia improves
skin hydration and smoothes the skin, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
This improvement in the skin barrier also works to keep harmful external
elements out while keeping the skin's natural moisture in.
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To determine the efficacy of Phytessence
Stevia, a skin moisture and smoothness study was developed using 1% Phytessence Stevia in a gel and was compared to a placebo gel, containing
glycerin, and untreated skin.
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Hydration efficacy was measured by
corneometry. After 28 days treatment, skin hydration was improved by 20%
as compared to untreated skin.
In addition, the moisturizing effect was 3 times greater as compared to
glycerin! |
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Smoothness efficacy was measured by 3D
microrelief using Primos. As compared to untreated skin, Phytessence
Stevia shows an inprovement of 24% after only 14 days treatment. |
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Would you like to test this product or
read more information? Click the link below to request a sample or
literature. Or check out our formulary for examples of formulations
demonstrating the benefits noted above.
Phytessence Stevia
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