Edited by Dr. Valeria Ascione, pharmacist.
How do you choose the best anti-aging cream or the most effective eye cream? In the vast world of cosmetics, the difference between a commercial product and a high-quality treatment often lies in the choice of active ingredients. For the Linfa Cosmetics Face Care Line, we’ve gone beyond the concept of simple hydration, delving into the research of rare phytocomplexes and advanced biotechnological technologies, with the goal of addressing the signs of aging, dark circles, and skin radiance using ingredients that nature has perfected over millennia.
Let's take a look at three of the most interesting botanical ingredients featured in our facial formulas.
In short
- La H24 Anti-Aging Face Cream It contains both Ginkgo biloba extract and apple and grapevine cell cultures: they are in the same formula, not in two separate treatments.
- The Ginkgo biloba It is one of the oldest living plant species on the planet: its leaves are rich in flavonoids with antioxidant properties.
- Le plant stem cells Apple and grapevine cuttings are plants grown in a laboratory from a portion of a plant, without cutting down trees or depleting the soil.
- In the Bags and dark circles cream, brown algae Halidrys Siliquosa It works in conjunction with caffeine: while caffeine remains the primary active ingredient for drainage, the algae contribute through their antioxidant action.
Ginkgo Biloba: The Antioxidant Shield of the H24 Anti-Aging Face Cream
Ginkgo biloba is not just a tree, but a true “living fossil,” capable of surviving through geological eras virtually unchanged.
Its leaves contain a remarkable concentration of plant flavonoids, typical of the most evolutionarily ancient and resilient botanical species. Included in the H24 Anti-Aging Face Cream, Ginkgo works together with Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E as an antioxidant shield: it helps neutralize the free radicals involved in skin aging, contributing to a firmer and more radiant complexion with consistent use—the same underlying mechanism on which other proven anti-aging ingredients are based, as we also explain in the article on retinol.
Halidrys Siliquosa: The Brown Algae That Strengthens the Eye Area
When looking for a remedy for puffy, tired-looking eyes, the market offers almost exclusively caffeine-based products. We’ve combined caffeine with a rarer ingredient sourced from the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
Halidrys siliquosa is a brown seaweed rarely found in traditional cosmetics, which grows clinging to submerged rocks in extreme environmental conditions. To protect itself from marine stress and UV rays, this seaweed produces phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. In the Bags and dark circles cream, these active ingredients work alongside caffeine—which remains the key ingredient for drainage and decongestion—to protect the extremely thin skin around the eyes from oxidative stress, while caffeine, sweet clover, red vine, and green tea reduce fluid retention and minimize puffiness around the eyes.
Apple and grapevine plant stem cells: biotechnology at the heart of the H24 Anti-Aging Cream
Nature meets high technology at the heart of our H24 Anti-Aging Face Cream, the same formula that contains Ginkgo biloba.
We don’t just use a simple apple extract: through biotechnology, we isolate Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract—pure cell cultures from the plant—combined with a second extract derived from grapevine cell cultures (Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract). This extract preserves phytonutrients and works in synergy with Vitamin A and hyaluronic acid to support the skin’s cell turnover and renewal: a “high-tech botanical” treatment designed to help the skin combat the signs of aging, not to stop them.
In summary
Ginkgo biloba, apple and grapevine plant stem cells, and Halidrys Siliquosa algae are real ingredients—verifiable on the label—that share a common origin: organisms that have developed particularly effective defense mechanisms, from which the cosmetics industry extracts active compounds. When used in the right combination, they round out a solid skincare routine, without the need for promises that cosmetics cannot keep.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “biotechnology extract” mean?
This means that the active ingredient—such as apple stem cells—is cultivated in a laboratory starting from a small portion of the plant, without having to harvest large quantities of fresh fruit. This ensures a more standardized ingredient and a minimal environmental impact.
Does the seaweed for the eye area smell like the ocean?
No. The algae extracts used in skincare products are purified to isolate the active phenolic compounds, ensuring an elegant sensory experience free of unpleasant scents.
What is Ginkgo biloba, and why is it called a “living fossil”?
Ginkgo biloba is a plant species that first appeared over 200 million years ago and has remained virtually unchanged since then. Its leaves are rich in antioxidant flavonoids, which are used in cosmetics to combat oxidative stress in the skin.
Are ginkgo and stem cells in the same product?
Yes. Both are found in the H24 Anti-Aging Face Cream, along with hyaluronic acid and coenzyme Q10. They are not two separate treatments but part of the same formula.
What is Halidrys Siliquosa?
It is a brown algae that grows in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and is rarely found in traditional cosmetics. In the Eye Bags and Dark Circles Cream, it works alongside caffeine to provide antioxidant protection for the skin around the eyes.
Is it the seaweed that reduces dark circles, or is it the caffeine?
Caffeine is the primary ingredient responsible for drainage, along with sweet clover, red vine, and green tea. Halidrys Siliquosa algae complements these active ingredients with a supportive antioxidant action on the skin around the eyes.
Why use cell cultures instead of traditional fruit extract?
It allows for a more concentrated and consistent active ingredient from one batch to the next, without having to harvest large quantities of fresh fruit: an advantage in terms of quality and the sustainability of the supply chain.
Are ginkgo biloba and plant stem cells suitable for sensitive skin?
Generally speaking, yes, these active ingredients are well tolerated. As with any cosmetic product, if you have very sensitive skin or known allergies, it’s a good idea to do a small patch test on a small area before applying it to your entire face.
How long does it take to see the first results with these active ingredients?
You’ll notice the hydration and comfort right from the first few applications. The benefits in terms of firmness, even skin tone, and reduction of signs of aging become visible gradually with consistent use over time.