Astragalus

Stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, thus improving skin’s elasticity and tone.

Astragalus falls into the category of adaptogenic plants – plants that have a balancing effect on the body and help it to cope with stress. More recently, Astragalus has been used in cosmetics, where it has been shown to have beneficial properties. It’s rich in polyphenols, enabling it to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, thus improving skin’s elasticity and tone.