Perhaps you are among those who consume it as herbal tea to relax in the evening. But the lime tree is not only a good ally to promote sleep, it also holds secrets of beauty. In cosmetic formulas, it is its soothing and stimulating properties of cell renewal that are used. And to do this, all parts of the tree are put to work: the flower, the branch, the buds and the leaves, each of them bringing complementary molecules beneficial for the beauty capital.

Soothing power

Lime trees have excellent skin-calming properties. Thanks to its richness in flavonoids, tilirosides, it traps free radicals and inhibits the inflammatory process that is engendered by them. These antioxidants also help the skin fight against the oxidative stress responsible for aging. Benefits that also apply to hair as it helps to calm scalp irritation.

A Testament to Shine

The polysaccharides, sugars naturally found in lime trees, provide very good skin hydration, as effective as hyaluronic acid, which helps the face to capture light better. But it is its AHAs, malic and citric acids, which eliminate dead cells on the surface and ensure good cell renewal, which really boost the radiance without risk of irritation. On the hair side, the floral lime water, used at the time of rinsing, brings a lot of shine to the dull hair. You can also find its extracts in mild shampoo formulas.

Clarifying action

Mixed skins will love the effect of lime trees’ active ingredients on their epidermis, especially its ability to regulate sebum on a daily basis. The flavonoid content of its buds also makes it possible to benefit from the anti-inflammatory, sanitizing properties and an action on improving circulation. The key: imperfections disappear faster, pores are refined and the complexion regains its uniformity.

A natural detox effect

“Lime trees have cleansing and draining properties that help the skin to perform its role as an emony, that is, a filter that removes accumulated toxins. Lime sapwood, the soft part between the bark and the heart of the tree, is used in care formulas to stimulate this detoxifying action. After a cleansing of the face with lime, the latter is cleared not only of makeup and pollution, but also of toxins that the epidermis sometimes has difficulty in evacuating. The complexion is sharper and brighter.”