Ritualessenz™ TCM Botanical Extracts Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine

RitualEssenz™ TCM Botanical extracts rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been helping millions of people maintain their health for thousands of years. At its core, TCM aims to balance the body’s WOOD natural equilibrium through the use of plant extracts that have been identified over many centuries to either act alone or in synergy with other natural materials to treat specific health issues. 木 (Mù) WATER FIRE

Our RitualEssenz™ TCM range leverages the knowledge of modern qualified TCM doctors who have designed exclusive extracts dedicated to skincare applications. All of these extracts have been crafted following the fundamental Five Elements 水 (Shuĭ) 火 (Huŏ) rules of the TCM (Wuxing), to fulfill specific skin and haircare needs.

METAL EARTH RitualEssenz™ TCM extracts are prepared with sustainable and natural extraction technologies using just water and CO2. This is one of the main preparation method of Traditional Chinese Medicine called the "Tea Pot Principle," where the natural 金 (Jīn) 土 (Tŭ) materials are brewed and extracted together, creating a homogeneous, harmonic blend. All of these extracts are available in both powder and liquid forms. Generating interaction Overcoming interaction

TCM inspired flower extracts RitualEssenz™ Associated Botanical Flower Traditional use in Chinese INCI** TCM element(s) name origin Medicine (TCM)* Honeysuckle INCI China IECIC Japanese Honeysuckle Halliana Used topically for inflammatory skin Lonicera Japonica Lonicera Japonica Perennial woody vine with whitish-pink problems, itching, and for astringent (Honeysuckle) flowers native of China, Japan and Korea. and antimicrobial properties. Flower Extract

Dendrobium Bamboo orchid INCI China IECIC Coming from "dendron", the greek word for Dendrobium Moisturising and nourishing benefits Dendrobium "tree" and "bios" meaning "life". Strong plant Nobile for skin. Nobile Extract originated from the region between Japan, and South-East Asia. Sophora Huai Hua flower INCI China IECIC Well known for its wound healing Hermaphrodite flowers from japanese pagoda Sophora Japonica Sophora Japonica properties and anti-inflammatory tree, also called Chinese Scholar tree, known as Flower Extract benefits. Huai Hua Mi.

Butterfly-bush Butterfly tree INCI China IECIC Buddleja’s incredible healing power Buddleja Buddleja Shrub native from the river banks of Asia, is used for treating eyes and the eye Officinalis Flower Officinalis particularly China and Tibet. contour. Extract

Chrysanthemum Persistent flower INCI China IECIC The name is derived from greek word "Chrys" Indicated for microcirculation boost, Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum meaning golden (the color of the original revitalising effect and skin anti- Morifolium Morifolium flowers), and "anthemon", meaning flower. inflammatory benefits. Flower Extract First cultivated in China centuries ago. China Rose INCI China IECIC Old Blush China Historically used for skin nutrition, Rosa Chinensis Rosa chinensis Silvery lilac-pink flowers widely cultivated in inflammatory issues and wound Flower Extract China during the Han Dynasty (141-87 BC). healing.

Jasmine The Persian Yasmin Jasminum INCI China IECIC Recognised for its moisturising Jasminum This sensuality-invoking plant has been grown Officinale properties, anti-inflammatory and pain Officinale as an ornament for centuries in China, Japan (Jasmine) Flower relieving effect on skin. and throughout Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Extract

Lotus Sacred lotus INCI China IECIC Aquatic plant grown for at least 5000 years Nelumbo Used for irritability, excessive sweating Nelumbo Nucifera because of its beauty and divine symbol. Nucifera Flower and moisturising concerns. National flower of India, Bangladesh and Extract Vietnam.

* Traditional use in Chinese Medicine (TCM) does not reflect any biological or clinical tests performed for skincare, but only the ancestral use of these extracts. Any cosmetic claim on a final product would have to be proven by the company issuing the product on the market. ** All the INCI listed for powder forms. All references are also available in liquid dispersions, contact us for more information. RitualEssenz™ TCM Botanical extracts rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wood element inspired extracts RitualEssenz™ Composition and inspirational Traditional use in Chinese INCI** TCM information Medicine (TCM)*

Schisandra It possesses astringent and tonic INCI China IECIC Schisandra Chinensis is a deciduous woody vine native to forests of properties. For skin, it is recommended Schisandra Chinensis Northern China and the Russian Far East. for anti-irritation and anti- Fruit Extract inflammatory effects. White relax Sophora flavescens roots (Ku Shen) are produced all over China and harvested during spring and autumn. Sophora Flavescens Root INCI China IECIC Well known for anti-inflammatory, Forsythia suspensa flower, also known as Lian Qiao. Native to China, Extract (and) Forsythia anti-itching and antihistamine effect. weeping forsythia is an elegant, hardy shrub, which is a welcome sight in Suspensa Fruit Extract (and) Also used in TCM for skin lightening and spring, thanks to its abundance of bright golden-yellow flowers. Paeonia Lactiflora Root antioxidant properties. White Peony root or Bai Shao is cultivated widely throughout China. Extract It is a perennial herbal plant of the Ranunculaceae family. He Shou Wu root (Foti) is one of the most popular and highly revered tonic Vital boost herbs in Asian herbalism. He Shou Wu is the prepared tuberous root of a plant growing in the mountains of central and southern China. It shares the position Used traditionally as anti-ageing, also Polygonum Multiflorum INCI China IECIC of primary essence (Jing) tonic of Chinese herbalism with the Goji berry. boosting vitality. Root Extract (and) Paeonia Red Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is a plant traditionally used to prepare Well perceived for hair loss treatment, it Lactiflora Root Extract medicine by processing its roots. It has been cultivated in China for millenaries. is also used for dark circles and its anti- (and) Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) is known as "The great detoxifier" in inflammatory effect. (Licorice) Root Extract China. It is mixed into many Chinese herbal formulas in order to enhance the effects of the other herbs and decrease side effects.

Fire element inspired extracts RitualEssenz™ Composition and inspirational Traditional use in Chinese INCI** TCM information Medicine (TCM)* Reishi INCI China IECIC Ganoderma Lucidum Reishi Mushroom is a hard polypore mushroom that grows on hardwoods in Used traditionally for its anti-ageing, (Mushroom) Fruiting Body northern forests. Known as Shen tonic for the mind and spirit. antioxidant, and calming properties. Extract

Dan Shen Root (Salvia miltiorrhiza), also known as red sage, is a perennial Tone control plant, highly valued for its roots in TCM. It grows up to 1,200m elevation (3.940 Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root INCI China IECIC ft), preferring grassy places in forests, hillsides, and along stream banks. TCM doctors prescribed it for Extract (and) Angelica Dong Quai has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese skin health in order to stimulate Polymorpha Sinensis Root medicine. Also known as female ginseng it is found in cool temperatures area, microcirculation, reducing inflammation Extract (and) Carthamus in the mountainous regions of China, Japan and Korea and boosting antioxidant effect. Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Safflower, also known as Hong Hua, is a plant from which flowers and seed Extract oil have been used in medicine for millenaries. Chrysanthemum flower, (Ju Hua in mandarin or Flos Chrysanthemi in Latin). Soothing Chrysanthemum Morifolium In Chinese classical literature and culture, it is one of "the four Noble ones" INCI China IECIC This blend is famous for its anti- Flower Extract (and) (together with the orchid, plum blossom, and bamboo), in a parallel with the inflammatory, revitalising and hydrating Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Confucianist junzi ("the four gentlemen"). benefits. It also acts on the sebum Extract (and) Curcuma Schizonepeta tenuifolia leaf (Jing Jie) is an herb, commonly called Japanese regulation. Longa (Turmeric) Root Catnip, grown in China, and a traditional Asian remedy. Extract Turmeric (Jiang Huang) is an acrid, bitter, warm plant, cultivated in China.

Water element inspired extracts RitualEssenz™ TCM extracts composition Traditional use in Chinese INCI** TCM and inspirational information Medicine (TCM)*

Goji Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) healing properties have been well-known in This extract is widely used for INCI China IECIC China for centuries. Goji Berry fruits not only contribute to long living but are Lycium Barbarum Fruit its antioxidant, anti-ageing and often linked to the beauty. In the past, young girls from the noble families Extract moisturising benefits. drank tea from Goji in order to look younger and more beautiful.

Yin tonic Eucommia (Duzhong) refers to the bark of an unusual tree, commonly called For skin health it is considered as a Eucommia Ulmoides Bark INCI China IECIC the hardy rubbertree. It is mostly found in central China. Yin tonic with powerful antioxidant Extract (and) Rehmannia Rehmannia is known as dìhuáng (earth yellow) in Chinese medicine. benefits. Glutinosa Root Extract (and) Sometimes also referred to as "Chinese Foxglove", it is said to balance the Yin. This blend is rich in polysaccharides, for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Chinese dogwood (Cornus kousa), etymologically from the word "cornu" moisturising properties. Extract which means "horn" and refers to the hard wood.

Deep moisture Dendrobium Nobile Dendrobium, coming from "dendron", the greek word for "tree" and "bios" INCI China IECIC This formula is believed to nourish Extract (and) Asparagus meaning "life". This strong plant originated from South-East Asia. the skin by moisturising it and by Cochinchinensis Root Extract Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) was considered to be a plant with sacred stimulating microcirculation. (and) Lycium Barbarum Fruit and aphrodisiac virtues in ancient Greece. Extract

Earth element inspired extracts RitualEssenz™ Composition and inspirational Traditional use in Chinese INCI** TCM information Medicine (TCM)* Ginger INCI China IECIC TCM doctors prescribed it for skin health Ginger etymologically comes from the ancient Sanskrit singabera, meaning in order to stimulate micro-circulation, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) "shaped like a horn". Cultivated for millennia in both China and India, ginger reducing inflammation and boosting Root Extract reached the West at least 2 millenaries ago. antioxidant effect.

Balance Poria cocos (Fu-Ling), is a mushroom, well known in traditional Korean folklore as a medicinal herb which is a Gods blessing. Poria Cocos Extract (and) INCI China IECIC White Atractylodes (Bai Zhu) is a perennial herbaceous plant native of These extracts have long been used Atractylodes Macrocephala China. medicinally in China for skin health; Root Extract (and) Citrus Hawthorn (Shan Zha), also known as red berries, has 3.000 years of Chinese Chinese recognise them for their anti- Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel cultural history. inflammatory effects. Extract (and) Crataegus Chen Pi, or aged Citrus peel (Tangerine or Mandarin Orange). The use of Pinnatifida Fruit Extract citrus peels originated from Song Dynasty more than 700 years ago. Ginseng is one of the Chinese herbs star, well known for its amazing various Stress control benefits. Panax Ginseng Root Codonopsis, better known in China as Dang Shen, a major tonic for Extract (and) Codonopsis INCI China IECIC nourishing the vitality. Pilosula Extract (and) Chinese medicine highlighted this blend Euphoria fruit or Long Yan Rou, also known as Dragon’s eye, comes from a Dimocarpus Longan Fruit for its skin health rejuvenating benefits tropical tree native to southern China. Extract (and) Ziziphus and its stress control properties. Jujube fruits originated in China where they have been cultivated for more Jujuba Fruit Extract (and) than 4.000 years. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Cinnamon bark, often referred to as "Ceylon cinnamon" or "true cinnamon", Extract has been a spice of high value for many civilisations.

Metal element inspired extracts RitualEssenz™ Composition and inspirational Traditional use in Chinese INCI** TCM information Medicine (TCM)*

Qi energy Astragalus is one of the oldest plant used medicinally, for more than 2.200 years. The yellow colour of the root contributes to the Chinese name, Huang Astragalus Membranaceus INCI China IECIC qi, meaning "yellow leader". Root Extract (and) Traditionally used in skincare for its Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao) was used in ancient China in the Emperor's Cordyceps Sinensis UV protection, anti-inflammation, palace, and was considered to have ginseng-like properties. Mycelium Extract (and) antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. Chinese Yam (Shan Yao), literally translated as Mountain Medicine and Dioscorea Oppositifolia commonly known as Dioscorea, is an herbaceous twining vine native to (Wild Yam) Root Extract China.

Releave Magnolia bark, also known as Hou Po, has been used in Chinese medicine This blend has been used topically for Magnolia Officinalis Bark INCI China IECIC for more than 2.000 years. its antihistamine and anti-inflammatory Extract (and) Scutellaria Chinese Skullcap (Huang qin) is native to eastern Asia and remains one of effects. Baicalensis Root Extract the most important medicinal plants in TCM. It is also known to treat inflammatory (and) Lonicera Japonica Japanese Honeysuckle is a perennial woody vine with whitish-pink flowers skin problems, itching, and as an (Honeysuckle) Flower native of China, Japan and Korea. astringent and antimicrobial agent. Extract

The Mulberry Tree was central to life in ancient times, both in the East and Ageless West world. It has been used throughout Asia, Europe, Middle East and India INCI China IECIC as a healing food ingredient. This formula is known for its anti-ageing Morus Alba Fruit Extract Burdock is native to Europe and Asia. In historical herbal texts the Burdock effects for skin. It is rich in saccharides, (and) Arctium Lappa Root Root has been described as a "blood purifier". known for their skin moisturising Extract (and) Ophiopogon Ophiopogon japonicas root also known as Monkey grass or Mai Men Dong benefits. Japonicus Root Extract (winter wheat) because of its wheat-like root hair and evergreen leaves in winter.