Scientific studies
We were guided in our formulations by the principle that products should be highly effective. We therefore looked for ingredients of natural origin that have studies to back up the effectiveness of the chosen ingredient. In the formulation, we took into account the synergistic effects of the individual ingredients and added the ingredients in the percentages that have been shown to be optimal in the studies. All the claims we make for our products are therefore based on the properties of the active ingredients added to the products and confirmed by scientific studies.
For those who would like to read more about the ingredients used in NANU products and their actual effectiveness, we have prepared some scientific studies which you can read below.
For the curious
Acmella – antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant properties:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0102695X15001593
Aloe Vera – soothes, nourishes, heals, restores:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330525/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5371879/
Astaxanthin – reduces wrinkles and pigment spots, increases elasticity, improves skin texture, moisturises the skin, powerful antioxidant – protects against UV damage to the skin:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19423317/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22428137/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6073124/
Bakuchiol – a retinol-like active ingredient with clinically proven anti-ageing effects; improves the appearance of wrinkles and lines, pigmentation, elasticity and firmness, and reduces photodamage, without the side effects of retinol:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24471735/
Beta glucan – reduces oxidative stress, improves skin texture, has anti-inflammatory properties and is a promising ingredient in cancer research:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1383571817300505
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5587958/
Bisabolol – soothes and nourishes irritated skin and inflammation:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24894548/
Ceramides – restore and maintain the lipid barrier, reducing the appearance of dry skin, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31443157/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388198119300526
Coenzyme Q10 – antioxidant properties (slows ageing):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770889/
Centella asiatice (Gotu kola) extract – improves skin moisture, prevents TEWL, strong anti-inflammatory properties (successful in fighting acne):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852572/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2543106420300041
Pomegranate extract – anti-inflammatory, helps repair the lipid barrier, increases collagen synthesis, limits UV damage, anti-cancer:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464621002139
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7830841/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16221534/
Rosehip extract – good antioxidant (slows down skin ageing), anti-inflammatory, limits sebum action, increases skin moisture, elasticity:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21771653/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604725/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28573216/
Papaya extract – a powerful antioxidant, improves skin elasticity and texture:
https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/8/1679
Schizandra extract – antioxidant, effective in combating photodamage to the skin, soothes and nourishes, destroys cancer cells:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6412213/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29421595/
Grape vine extract – rich in antioxidants (polyphenols), an ingredient that destroys cancer cells and slows down premature skin ageing:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28983752/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23380202/
Gamma oryzanol – an antioxidant that prevents premature skin ageing, protects against sun damage, improves skin elasticity and skin tone:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28277843/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30265563/
Hyaluronic Acid – regenerates and intensely hydrates the skin, filling in the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin elasticity:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29282181/
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/15/4429
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8347214/
Ginseng extract – antioxidant, increases the production of collagen and elastin, improves the appearance and texture of the skin, reduces skin damage caused by photodamage:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33800272/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845319300478
Hops extract – antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, excellent in the fight against acne-prone skin:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30634461/
Rosemary extract – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tumour properties:
https://jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12929-019-0499-8
Green tea extract – contains higher amounts of polyphenols and is therefore an excellent antioxidant:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6930595/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31389656/
Hemp oil – highly anti-inflammatory, ideal for oily skin (acne):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25061872/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7913911/
Nicotinamide / Niacinamide – effective in eliminating acne, helps strengthen the lipid barrier, effective in eliminating pigment spots, powerful anti-ageing ingredient:
Sea buckthorn oil – a polyphenolic compound with strong antioxidant properties (prevents oxidative stress and thus slows skin ageing):
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/4/917
Peptides – help fight dry skin by moisturising it and keeping it firm and toned:
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/4/1168
Resveratrol – a powerful antioxidant, prevents skin ageing and has anti-tumour activity:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17956300/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30205595/
Retinoids – Vitamin A – an effective anti-ageing ingredient, accelerates wound healing:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699641/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31389093/
Vitamin Tetra C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate – a special form of vitamin C) – an inexpensive and long-lasting form of vitamin C:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001048251630141X
Vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant, effective in fighting the signs of skin ageing:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31676375/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673383/
Vitamin E – plays an antioxidant role and protects cells from oxidative stress:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009829970700057X
Vitamin F – reduces the incidence of dry, itchy skin, helps strengthen the lipid barrier:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31443157/
Additional:
Read more about the vitamins themselves and their importance for human health:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6353240/
What is oxidative stress and what are the benefits of antioxidants:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26574299/
What is the skin barrier and the benefits of certain plant oils:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5796020/
For active ingredients is also used term cosmeceuticals, read more about them, what they are and how they work:
