From a young age, founder Sylvie Chantecaille found herself fascinated by the healing powers of flowers and plants. A beauty industry pioneer, her ahead-of-the-curve passion for naturals soon homed in on plant stem cells and their promising skin potential. “As a girl, I spent long afternoons reading Paris Match in our attic surrounded by crates of drying, wrinkled apples,” she recalls. “So when I heard about research on a non-wrinkling apple whose stem cells had anti-aging properties, I was extremely interested in how they could be used in skin care.” Her brand Chantecaille has thus been at the forefront of plant stem cells revolutionizing skin care—with a trail of products to prove it. It started over a decade ago with their Nano Gold Energizing Eye Cream, which used what were then newly engineered apple stem cells. The eggplant stem cell ingredient used in their new CBD 300 Face and Body Cream inhibits certain sensory receptors, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize for medicine. And today, with the launch of their newly reformulated Bio Lifting Mask+, we see the benefits of plant stem cell extracts and botanical formulas extend even further.
Bio Lifting Mask+ But where do these benefits and skin care meet? It starts in a lab, where plant stem cells are sourced from plant tissue. They’re then sterilized and grown into a nutrient-dense jelly containing the stem cells themselves. Researchers then stress these plant stem cells to mimic environmental challenges like extreme heat and cold or excessive sunlight. These conditions cause the plant stem cells to generate phytonutrients that we know our skin loves, like antioxidants, sugars, and peptides. The stem cells are then homogenized to release these phytonutrients, which pack our skin care products with antioxidants and soothing molecules to moisturize, protect from free radicals, calm the appearance of redness, and visually reduce the signs of aging. Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Mask+ is a prime example. It combines bionymph peptide stem cell extract with other superstar ingredients, like an alga tensing blend and sugar-based lifting agent, to boost collagen types I and III, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and make our skin look lifted. Because it’s rich with science and benefits, you can feel (and see) that it’s so much more than your average mask. Raspberry Stem Cell Extract: This powerful extract is known for its ability to fight “inflamm-aging.” It has an immediate and long-term hydrating and soothing effect on the skin. You’ll see the calming effects of this extract in Chantecaille’s Rose de Mai Cleansing Balm. A slather of this antioxidant-rich balm removes all traces of dirt, makeup, and sunscreen to leave skin feeling fresh and dewy. Caffeine-free Coffee Stem Cell Extract: Yet another way to weave the benefits of a little java into your routine. This extract doesn’t just moisturize your skin, it visibly plumps skin to smooth out the look of wrinkles. See for yourself with Bio Lifting Serum+ by Chantecaille—a lightweight, hydrating serum full of age-defying ingredients that immediately tightens and visibly firms the skin. Bionymph Peptide Stem Cell Extract: Bionymph peptide is an anti-aging and antioxidant agent that helps boost collagen I and III production. It’s a superstar ingredient in Chantecaille’s Stress Repair Concentrate+ Eye Cream, known for visibly smoothing and lifting the eye area while reducing the appearance of fine lines. You’ll also find this botanical in the Bio Lifting Serum+ and Bio Lifting Mask+. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.
