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months: the fermented dish kimchi in Korea as example, or cabbage which becomes sauerkraut. Fermentation can also be used to produce a transformation in some foods like bread, wine and cheese, yoghurt and kefir, beer and kombucha.
ferulic acid (INCI: ferulic acid)
Is a derivative of Rice Bran Oil. The ferulic acid in skincare products may be responsible for providing skin-protecting properties. As an antioxidant, the benefits of ferulic acid help to neutralize harmful free-radicals that are present in the environment. In skincare, ferulic acid helps to protect against oxidative stress and keeps the skin looking healthy and beautiful.
ficus indica flower extract
(INCI:opuntia ficus-indica flower extract)
It is used for soothing and hydrating benefits.
french melissa (INCI: melissa officinalis leaf oil)
Known for its soothing and calming benefits, it provides both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. The french melissa in Énergie de Vie is 100% natural.
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