Belamcanda Chinesis is a plant of the Iris family, widespread in China, Japan and Korea, known and used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its rhizome is a source of curative substances as its extract has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-cancer effects. Due to its strong antioxidant and anti-free-radical properties Belamcanda Chinesis root extract is an excellent ingredient for preparations used in cosmetics and cosmetology, especially anti-aging cosmetology, inhibiting, inter alia, effects of collagenases, which degrade
collagen fibres of the skin. In addition, a very high content of phytoestrogenic isoflavones improves the condition of mature skin slowing the process of its further, accelerated ageing by supplementing oestrogen deficiency, unlocking collagen synthesis gene, and thus supporting the development of new fibres maintaining the firmness and tightness of the skin of face and body