In its search for innovative cells with a lightening effect, Naolys has developed a new strain of cell from a plant species that is rarely used in cosmetics: poet’s narcissus.
The white flowers of this early-flowering European perennial have a heady scent. The narcissus is a cousin of the daffodil, which has been recognised for its medicinal properties since ancient times. In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Narcissus dies after becoming fixated with staring at his reflection in the water. Today, the narcissus is an ornamental flower appreciated for its elegant beauty and is still used in the creation of fragrances.
Regulating melanogenesis
Because the complexion can become darker with age or after substantial exposure to UV light, particularly in people with darker skin, the challenge is to regulate melanogenesis in the epidermis. Inside Light Poet’s narcissus reduces the production of melanin at its key stages.
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