Acmella oleracea extract is a natural alternative to Botox with marked lifting, anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing properties. The specific active ingredient, Spilanthol, is a myorelaxant alkaloid with antiseptic properties that inhibits the underlying facial muscles from contracting, with a result similar to the botulinum toxin used in Botox. The release of muscle tension results in smoother-looking skin and the reparation of wrinkles such as forehead lines, crow’s feet and smile lines.

This functional ingredient falls into the category of Neuro-Cosmetics, in other words, those ingredients affecting the relationship between nerves and the skin, in particular the facial skin. Inner emotions and stresses find expression on our faces and Acmel-Active is a calming sedative option. Also as noted in research papers, this ingredient helps to reinforce the collagen network by stimulating the contractile force of the fibroblasts and increasing cell-collagen fibre interaction. The numbing effect is effective in soothing skin after AHA treatments.