Decoding the skin-mind connection with AnnonaSense CLR™
Skin and mind are closely connected. If our skin is in balance, we feel good in our skin in the truest sense of the word. But everyday stress and external circumstances can quickly become a challenge, be it through lack of sleep, psychological stress, weather conditions, pollution, UV radiation or shaving etc.
When we are stressed, the stress hormone cortisol is produced by our body’s adrenal glands. Cortisol, on its turn, has a strong negative impact on skin health. Unhealthy skin is more sensitive and has a less attractive appearance. This has a negative impact on our wellbeing and self-confidence. The negative feelings influence the cortisol level and lead to further skin irritations. A vicious cycle is created which many consumers suffer from. Can an active ingredient break this vicious circle and really make a difference – for skin and mind?
To assess whether AnnonaSense CLR™ can really make a difference for the consumer, a study was conducted by CLR on a total of 117 volunteers with sensitive skin and/or a stressful life (e.g. healthcare workers).
The study clearly showed that AnnonaSense CLR™ has a strong influence on the entire skin-brain feedback loop. It perceivably improves the look and comfort of skin and it reduces psychological stress and improves quality of sleep. Importantly, AnnonaSense CLR™ reduces the production of cortisol inside the body and, lastly and making this loop complete, it acts against the negative effects of systemic cortisol of skin by improving skin health.
AnnonaSense CLR™ is a natural and upcycled ingredient. It is obtained from Annona cherimola, common name Cherimoya, which is cultivated in Spain for the food industry. In cooperation with local farmers, CLR uses crop losses to produce a highly effective cosmetic ingredient.
AnnonaSense CLR™ is the first cosmetic active ingredient with real clinical proof for positively influencing the entire skin-brain feedback loop. Discover at: www.clr-berlin.com
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12277 Berlin Germany
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