White rose (Rosa alba), its benefits

The Rose Alba , the flower of the perfumers of Grasse

The white rose ( Rosa alba ) is a hybrid species belonging to the large Rosaceae family. Plant cells extracted from this plant even out skin tone, revive skin radiance and reduce pigmentation defects.

The white rose has been a symbol of purity since ancient Greece, when it was the flower of Aphrodite, the young goddess of beauty. Today, this ancient rose is cultivated in certain European countries, including France, for its sweet and powerful fragrance, its essential oil, and its cell extract, which can be found in skin care products.

White rose native cells revive the complexion's radiance and fight oxidative stress. They protect keratinocytes in several ways:

• Limits the production of free radicals due to pollution.

Native white rose cells act by limiting the release of malondialdehyde (MDA) during lipoperoxidation induced by pollutant residues and heavy metals. MDA, naturally present in tissues, is a manifestation of oxidative stress. It is produced in particular by the action of reactive oxygen species on polyunsaturated fatty acids.

• Improve cellular respiration, by increasing oxygen supply, which also reduces the creation of free radicals and promotes the elimination of toxins.
• Limit the synthesis of inflammatory mediators released by oxidative stress, which increases the skin's tolerance threshold and reduces factors that induce irritation and redness. These plant cells act by inhibiting the activity of three inflammatory mediators synthesized in the hair bulb: two cytokines (IL1-alpha and IL-6) and a prostaglandin (PGE2), involved in particular in vasodilation.
• Supporting natural radiance-promoting mechanisms. Native white rose cells regulate keratinocyte and melanocyte activity, correcting imbalances caused by aging or inherent skin type.
• Reduce excessive melanin production, which creates spots and deteriorates the uniformity of the complexion.
• Increase cell renewal in a balanced way. As a reminder, this process is essential because it eliminates dead cells and strengthens the skin barrier, thanks to the keratin that keratinocytes are responsible for. It thus induces better cellular cohesion in the superficial layers of the epidermis, therefore better hydration of the epidermis and a better skin barrier.

Renewing your skin brings radiance and luminosity to the complexion.

References:

• VERMA A. & al. Traditional, phytochemical, and biological aspects of Rosa alba L.: a systematic review. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020).
• NAOLYS. Smooth Lightening White Rose, master the origins of radiance.