What is Bulbine frutescens (Liftonin®-xpert eco)
The Liftonin®-xpert eco is derived from the leaf juice of Bulbine frutescens, a succulent native to southern Africa. It belongs to the family of plant-based firming actives and combines two components rarely found together in the same raw material.
How it works to improve firmness and smoothness
The juice is rich in glycoproteins and mannan, a polysaccharide that holds water and forms a film on the surface. Glycoproteins support the organization of fibers in the dermis, where collagen and elastin build the structure, while mannan works on the surface to smooth the skin: the result is skin that looks firmer and feels softer to the touch, two effects that usually require different ingredients.
When to use it and how
It is recommended for loss of firmness and uneven texture, in face creams for skin that is beginning to sag. Use morning and evening; the feeling of tighter skin is noticeable quickly, while improvements in firmness develop over the course of several weeks.
A plant that knows how to hold on to water
The Bulbine frutescens is a plant that grows in arid environments and stores water in its fleshy leaves: the same molecules that allow it to retain moisture in extreme conditions work on the skin. It is one of those cases where a plant's survival strategy becomes a cosmetic ingredient.
Read more on our blog about Liftonin-xpert eco and its effect on collagen.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bulbine frutescens used for in face creams?
It is suitable for skin that is starting to sag: glycoproteins support the organization of fibers in the dermis, while mannan works on the skin’s surface to smooth it.
How long does it take to see results?
The feeling of firmer skin is noticeable quickly, while improvements in firmness build over several weeks.
What is mannan?
It is a polysaccharide found in Bulbine frutescens juice: it retains water and forms a film on the skin’s surface, helping to smooth it.
Why is a succulent plant useful in cosmetics?
Bulbine frutescens grows in arid environments and stores water in its fleshy leaves: the same molecules that help it retain moisture work on the skin.
The selection of ingredients is curated by Elisa Avalle, founder of LeLang and a dermocosmetics specialist. Each formula is created and developed in LeLang laboratories.
