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Ruscus relaxes your feet & helps with varicose veins

Monday, November 16, 2009

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Ingredient of the month: Ruscus (aka Butcher's Broom)

Properties: Improves blood circulation--recommended for vein conditions of the legs/feet

Cool story behind it: Ruscus is also known as Butcher's Broom because its stiff twigs were used by butchers in Europe to clean their cutting boards. The plant mostly grows in the Mediterranean countries like Greece and it has been used for hundreds of years for its beneficial circulatory properties. Ruscus is most often recommended for the following conditions: Varicose veins, Phlebitis, Jaundice, Hemorrhoids and Gravel.

In BIOselect: You will find Ruscus in the new BIOselect Relaxing Foot Cream!

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The information presented in this report is public knowledge and comes from public sources such as supplier s data sheets, specialized books, scientific publications, encyclopedia entries and web publications. It has been prepared with the only intention to collect the public knowledge in one document and facilitate the understanding of the nature of cosmetics ingredients.Neither Bioselect nor Erythis Inc assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, disclosed in this document.
Bioselect has tested its products and can guarantee their safety only if they are used according to the usage instructions found on the package and in the Bioselect and Erythis Web site. We cannot guarantee the properties of each ingredient separately.

0 Comments | Posted in November 2009 Ingredient of the Month By Christina

Sep09 Ingredient of the Month - Dictamo

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

This month's favorite ingredient is Dictamo.

Properties: Skin protectant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, soothing

Cool story behind it: Dictamo, also known as Dittany of Crete, is an herb that only grows on the mountains of Crete, the biggest island in Greece. Dictamo, despite being so rare, has been used for thousands of years by the Greeks as a pancea for many ailments. Traditionally, Dictamo has been used as an antiseptic disinfectant for healing wounds, chewed to heal mouth and throat ailments and drunk as a tea by the Cretans, who are famous for their long life giving diet.

DICTAMO'S HISTORY: It is believed that the Minoans knew the benefits of Dittany and used it for curing ailments and for beautifying their skin and hair. Ancient Greek scholars Hippocrates, Aristotle and Theophrastus all extolled the virtues of the 'miracle cure' plant in various ancient writings. Later in the Roman Era poets, writers and philosophers such as Virgil, Cicero and Pliny the elder all commented on the benefits of Dittany. In ancient Greece it is believed that Hippocrates prescribed plant cures to aid all manner of ailments and considered Dittany of Crete useful for stomach aches and complaints of the digestive system and as a poultice for healing wounds. Later still, during the Classical Renaissance period, European scholars, herbalists and botanists such as Gerald, Dapper and Culpepper renewed interest into the efficacy of Dittany.

ITS NAME & TRADITION: Dictamo is also called "Erontas" by the Greeks, meaning Love. It earned its name due to how difficult it is to be picked from the wild. Dictamo only grows in the most treacherous parts of the mountains of Crete and tradition has it that young girls would dare their lovers to go pick the plant if they loved them enough. The boys were called "Erondades", meaning Love Seekers.

IN HOLLYWOOD: In the fantasy novel Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, dittany is the name of a substance which when used magically, can prevent scarring if applied quickly after a cutting injury.

DICTAMELIA: Dictamelia is the infusion of the plant Dictamo into Olive Oil. This extract makes an ointment used by the Greeks to help with healing after burns or cuts on the skin. BIOselect holds a patent on Dictamelia and is the only one in the world to be able to claim its properties in skin care products.

Products with Dictamo: All BIOselect products contain Dictamo/Dictamelia.

Disclaimers:
Make sure to always check what the ingredients are in the skin care products you use. We keep an up-to-date scientific library of our ingredients and their properties so that you can educate yourself! Feel free to browse our Beauty Library.
All claims are for general-knowledge purposes only. They are not medical claims and should not be perceived as such. For medical advice please consult a licensed doctor.

0 Comments | Posted in Ingredient of the Month September 2009 By Christina

Feb09 Ingredient of the Month - Aloe Vera

Monday, February 2, 2009

This month's favorite ingredient is Aloe Vera ('The Silent Healer').

What it is: Moisturizer

Cool story behind it: When Alexander the Great went on his quest to conquer the world, it was well-known that Aloe Vera was a great plant to use to help heal the skin. When Alexander the Greatâ€™s soldiers got injured during fights, they would apply Aloe Vera on their wounds afterward, which helped them heal faster and prevented them from getting infections. But it was not easy for Alexander the Great to find such vast supplies of Aloe Vera while traveling through so many different places. So it is believed that his armyâ€™s need of Aloe Vera pushed Alexander the Great to conquer the island of Socotra (at the horn of Africa) which at the time was the center of Aloe Vera cultivation. Thus, to ensure continuous supply of Aloe Vera, Alexander the Great had to take over the island of Socotra. Aloe Vera is probably one of the most well-known plants throughout the world for its moisturizing and soothing capabilities; in many cultures it is called the â€œSilent Healerâ€. There are records of the plant being used in Persia and India as early as 1,000 BC. Aloe Vera is used to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns, and eczema. Sap of Aloe Vera also eases pain and reduces inflammation.

Make sure to always check what the ingredients are in the skin care products you use. We keep an up-to-date scientific library of our ingredients and their properties so that you can educate yourself! Feel free to browse our Beauty Library .

For more information about Aloe Vera click here .

These claims are for general-knowledge purposes only. They are not medical claims.

Products with Aloe Vera: Face Scrub/Peeling, Hydrating day cream, Hydroprotective day cream, Organic Olive Oil Soap, Regenerating 24HR Cream, Revitalizing Tonic Lotion, Soothing Face Mask, Olive Body Lotion, Olive Shower Scurb, Olive Hand Cream / Rich Texture, Olive After Sun GEL, Olive After Sun Soothing Milk.

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Jan09 Ingredient of the Month - Squalene

Saturday, January 10, 2009

While making this new website I learned a lot of cool things, especially about the ingredients that our products contain. Leo has explained the roles of a few of the ingredients of the BIOselect products in simple words. Leo is a chemist and he has done a lot of research on this.

So I decided to bring you my favorite ingredient every month in simple, not-so-confusing scientific words. Check in every month because some of our ingredients have really cool stories!

This month's favorite ingredient is Squalene.

What it is: Emollient/Moisturizer

Cool story behind it: Our skin naturally produces oil, which makes up approximately 12% of a young person's skin. Once we start aging past 20 years old (yes I know I thought this was young too but itâ€™s a fact) our skin's ability to produce its natural oil diminishes. Thus, we have to replenish this oil through moisturizers. Some of the most commonly used emollients used in branded skin care products include Petrochemicals (if that does not sound nasty to you, I don't know what does). Petrochemicals are the best friends of a lot of skin care producers because they are so cheap (yep, even when gas is at $4/gal). Unfortunately, petrochemicals are not good for the skin. They cause our skin pores to clog, leading to break outs.
Squalene is a natural alternative to petrochemicals. It has great moisturizing properties and it is the closest natural ingredient to our skin oil's make up. This means that by using Squalene, you naturally replace your skin's oil to keep it looking young and fresh (and pimple-free). The BIOselect products use plant-based Squalene, which mainly comes from olives.

For more information about Squalene click here .