lupinus albus (lupine) seed oil

Oil from the seeds of lupine help with dry and sensitive skin and protect against wrinkles. Also helps with increased pigmentation to brighten and whiten the skin, remove freckles and age spots. Carotenoids help protect skin from environmental damage. Contains a light spicy fragrance consists primarily of oleic and erucic acids unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E. Oleic acid can help beneficial compounds in plant oils and extracts penetrate further into skin, while omega-9 fatty acid erucic acid works with the other fatty acids in this plant oil to hydrate and strengthen skin. Lupine seed oil also contains omega-3 linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid, both of which help calm skin and visibly repair its barrier. 

Lupine seed extract contains penta- and hexapeptides that work as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) inhibitor in our body. The matrix MMPs are a family of peptidase enzymes responsible for the degradation of extracellular matrix components such as collagen, gelatin, fibronectin, laminin and proteoglycan. The penta- and hexapeptides from the lupine seed prevent MMP activity and reduce the breakdown of collagen and elastin. They help to renew the skin’s outer layer, reduce the depth of wrinkles and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to give the skin a more youthful appearance.