Scientific name: Ananas Sativus Extract
Classification: Plant extract
Antioxidant, exfoliating, and moisturizing.
Stories from Nature
The pineapple is an evergreen plant of the Bromeliaceae family, native to Latin America and now found throughout all tropical and subtropical regions. Already cultivated by the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs, Columbus first saw the fruit in Guadeloupe in 1493. The indigenous peoples of Latin America called it “nana”; the Portuguese called it “ananaz,” from which the Italian, French, and German terms for pineapple derive; for the Spanish, it was “piña” due to its resemblance to a pinecone—hence the English term “pineapple.”
In the 16th century, the Spanish writer Fernández de Oviedo described the pineapple as “the most beautiful woman in the world of plants,” referring to the fruit’s beauty and deliciousness. The pineapple quickly became a symbol of Hawaii, where it is known as “ha lakahiki,” meaning “foreign fruit.”
In the 16th century, the Spanish writer Fernández de Oviedo described the pineapple as “the most beautiful woman in the botanical world,” referring to the fruit’s beauty and deliciousness.
Pineapple liquid extract, derived from the stem of Ananas sativus, is used in cosmetic formulations, particularly for treating cellulite, in body-draining products, and in treatments for dark circles and the eye area.
Benefits
Pineapple extract is excellent for combating skin aging, as it contains a large amount of antioxidants capable of fighting free radicals and promoting skin elasticity and firmness. It contains a special enzyme that removes dead skin cells, exfoliates, and helps achieve healthy, clear skin. It is effective in anti-cellulite treatments.
In hair care formulations, pineapple extract has moisturizing and revitalizing properties; it neutralizes and eliminates the effects of chlorine and other environmental impurities on the body and hair, leaving them soft and silky.
