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BOTANICAL BLOCKBUSTERS "The physalis plant, also known as Japanese cherry, is one of the most potent anti-inflammatories we have ever used. It acts on the exact pathway as hydrocortisone, which is the gold standard for physician-dispensed topical drugs for inflammatory conditions, without hydrocortisone's side effect of thinning of the skin." —Jeff Murad, vice president of new product development, Murad Inc. PUMPKIN meat contains high levels of beta-carotene and B vitamins along with enzymes and mild acids. PHYSALIS, a plant first used centuries ago in ayurvedic medicine, produces a small tomatolike fruit. Skincare benefits: Calms, soothes, acts as antiseptic REISHI MUSHROOM, known throughout Asian culture as the "longevity mushroom," has been used medicinally in China for centuries. Skincare benefits: Calms, soothes, reduces puffiness and wrinkles, antioxidant SHEA BUTTER is derived from the fruit of the African Karite tree. Skincare benefits: Moisturizes, preserves moisture, soothes, nourishes 66 DAYSPA | JANUARY 2013 ("SEEDED APPLE") RED CLOVER comes from a shrub or small tree; oil is extracted from its many tannin-packed seeds. is one of the richest sources of isoflavones, an estrogen-like chemical. Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, reduces inflammation, moisturizes, brightens, promotes production of collagen and elastin "The use of reishi mushrooms for cancer treatment has been researched extensively at The Mayo Clinic. They boost skin immunity and have a remarkable ability to normalize pH, plus play a significant role in targeting inflammation, the key component of aging." —Cherie Dobbs, Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, stimulates skin thickness, reduces inflammation ROCK SAMPHIRE is a wild, Old World coastal plant rich in vitamins and minerals. Skincare benefits: Bolsters skin density, reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles comes from the bright orange berries of a bush found in parts of Asia, Europe and in subtropical zones, and has been long used for medicinal purposes. CEO of Dermastart (Prana SpaCeuticals) Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, heals, rejuvenates and regenerates damaged skin SEA GRAPE is a flowering plant native to coast beaches in the Caribbean and tropical America. Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, may help reduce cellulite SEA BUCKTHORN OIL SEA LILY is a coastal plant that grows on the Brittany islands of Hoedic and Houat. Skincare benefits: Protects against sun damage by inhibiting melanin synthesis "I use spirulina and sea buckthorn oil in practically every formulation because I believe these two ingredients provide a harmonious symphony of phytonutrients, and have a synergetic effect on our skin." —Elina Fedotova, president, Elina Organics ALL THINKSTOCK EXCPT RED CLOVER: ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM; SEA GRAPE: DANIEL DI PALMA; SEA LILY: ZVIKA POMEGRANATE Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, exfoliates