Skutelaria

Scutellaria, more commonly known as thyroid, is a species complex of plants found quite commonly around the world, including in Poland. In the cosmetic industry, however, the best use is for the species of Baikal Thyroid. Baikal thyroid gland, called - due to its valuable properties - golden root, was popularized thanks to Chinese and Japanese natural medicine.

The plant contains flavonoids, which are tyrosinase inhibitors that exhibit skin whitening and brightening effects. Therefore, it effectively helps in the fight against unsightly hyperpigmentation and redness resulting from damage to the skin surface. The same flavonoids, show properties that protect the skin from the effects of harmful ultraviolet radiation. So they reduce the effects of excessive solar operation.

It is worth mentioning that scutellaria is a recognized antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. Superbly soothes irritation and neutralizes allergic reactions. Another valued property of thyroid is its antioxidant activity, which helps keep the skin in excellent condition, delaying the appearance of signs of aging in the form of loss of firmness, sagging and wrinkles.