SKIN CARE
Mexican blend of tradition and innovation
Alan Roldán-Blancas, David Issac González-Rodríguez and Eréndira G Pérez-Hernández – Bioingre Bioingredients Research
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The rich herbal knowledge of Mexico’s ancient civilizations has created a lasting cultural legacy, in fact today, many modern cosmetics are inspired by these traditional practices. By exploring how Mexico’s pre-Hispanic
cultures have influenced contemporary cosmetic products creates a harmonious integration of tradition and innovation (Figure 1). As consumers increasingly seek natural, functional, and culturally rooted skin care solutions, the fusion of Mexico´s pre-Hispanic cultures and advanced technology, aligns with the growing demand for quality and authenticity. Products that honour ancestral wisdom while
embracing modern scientific advancements resonate with a conscious consumer base. While the historical uses of these botanicals set the foundation, modern cosmetology integrates scientific methodologies to validate their efficacy. This convergence in cosmetology celebrates cultural diversity by offering highly functional formulations.
Blending tradition with innovation Botanical extracts have become increasingly relevant in the cosmetics industry due to their potent anti-ageing properties, which are derived from naturally occurring compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, and essential oils. Collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans –
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the primary structural components of the dermis - are the subjects of anti-ageing strategies with these botanical extracts. These extracts, sourced from various plants, offer a safer and more holistic approach to skin care by combating free radicals, enhancing skin hydration, and promoting collagen production. Their natural origin aligns with the growing
consumer demand for a multifaceted approach to addressing ageing signs, including fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity, making them an invaluable ingredient in modern formulations. Established in 1922 in Milan, Italy, Esperis has
been synonymous of innovation and excellence in the research, development and production of high-quality raw materials. The perfect balance between tradition, passion and experience has allowed us to offer our loyal customers a wide range of ingredients for cosmetic, perfumery and pharmaceutical use for the domestic and international market. Esperis’ experience is rooted in botanical species typical of the Mediterranean basin; to expand and diversify the range of solutions offered to our customers, we started a strategic, technical and commercial collaboration with Bioingre Bioingredients Research Srl, an Italian- Mexican company, specializing in the production of extracts from endemic plants and fruits of Mexico.
Figure 1: ‘Dendrologia natural y botanelogia americana, o Tractado de los arboles y hiebas de la America’ was authored by Fray Juan Caballero, a Dominican friar and botanist born in 1730 in the province of Antequera, now known as Oaxaca, Mexico. As a member of the Dominican Order in Oaxaca, Caballero documented the flora of the New World during the colonial period in what is now Mexico. His work is a comprehensive treatise on the trees and herbs, reflecting the early botanical knowledge of the region. Fray Juan Caballero’s contributions are part of the broader tradition of early modern natural history, which skilfully merged European scientific methods with indigenous knowledge
February 2025 PERSONAL CARE
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