Phytotherapy and phytocosmetics: some consider them elixirs of well-being, while others stock up to never run out.
The market for phytotherapeutic products is growing and making its way into the consumption habits of Italians, who increasingly prefer to buy products based on natural active ingredients.
From the Greek “phytón” – plant, and therapéia – phytotherapy is a therapeutic practice that uses plants or herbs, called officinal, for the prevention or resolution of many diseases, as well as for maintaining general well-being of the entire body.
Unlike homeopathy, this practice bases its approach on scientific evidence that demonstrates the real properties in treating symptoms and diseases.
After reading this article, you will be able to understand the difference between phytotherapy and phytocosmetics, two worlds capable of meeting different needs and from which to draw for comprehensive well-being.
Phytotherapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
The tradition of using plants for healing purposes is truly ancient: it is the first form of medicine used by humans, known since prehistoric times and passed down to cultures and civilizations around the world.
If in the mid-1800s there was a decline in attention to phytotherapeutic practices due to the development of chemical medicine, in more recent times ancient and natural traditions have been (re)discovered, recording considerable interest among a new segment of the public.
Moreover, today it is indicated by science as the main path to follow to avoid side effects caused by synthetic drugs.
The most common ways to take advantage of the beneficial properties of products are through herbal teas, infusions, and supplements.
Among the major phytotherapeutic products, we find Aloe Vera, ginseng, valerian, passionflower, blackberry, castor oil, chamomile, garlic, nettle, and calendula.
The Benefits of Phytotherapy
Today, phytotherapy is confirmed by science and considered an integral part of official medicine.
It should be understood as a natural remedy to alleviate disorders or an expedient to keep the body and spirit healthy with the aim of alleviating the cause underlying the disorder.
Here are some benefits of phytotherapy:
- Positively influences the activity of the nervous system;
- Has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying action;
- Improves immune defenses;
- Regulates the intestine.
Phytocosmetics: What Is It and How Does It Work?
If with phytotherapy we take care of our inner part, phytocosmetics allows us to exploit the properties of nature for our external beauty.
Although its origins are ancient, recent developments have seen improvements in the performance of these products derived from the plant kingdom, surpassing traditional ones containing a long list of parabens, silicones, and colorants harmful to health.
From the plant world come the most important active ingredients of cosmetics, used as soothing, skin protection, elasticity, revitalizing, and anti-wrinkle.
Among the most used substances in phytocosmetics, we find:
- Wheat germ;
- Shea butter;
- Cherry oil;
- Essential oils;
- Soybean oil;
- Olive oil;
- Blackcurrant.
Ti.nyou for Natural Well-being
Ti.nyou was born from the desire to promote throughout the national territory the culture of phytotherapeutic techniques, useful for recovering the well-being of the body and mind.
With the Ti.nyou product line, we continue to enhance the richness of nature and develop cutting-edge dietary supplements and cosmetics.
The company is also known for the innovative “Naviglio” cold extraction method: this is a revolutionary tool in the world of phytotherapy.
This process manages to extract and preserve all the active ingredients of the plant intact, even those that would be dispersed with the use of heat.
If you want to discover our products, explore our shop: inside you will find a wide range of products, from herbal teas to creams, to sets to achieve targeted and specific goals.
