Symbol of the French monarchy, the Fleur de Lys evoked the holy trinity, hence its presence on the coat of arms of the crown of France(1). It is also a symbol of freshness and purity. Centifolia reveals all the secrets of the Lily to you in this article.
A plant known and recognized for centuries
Also known as Madonna Lily, the Fleur de Lys belongs to the Liliaceae family. It has been used for centuries in ancient Greece for its medicinal properties, but it has its origins in Syria and Persia.
Today we have the chance to admire it at the beginning of summer, when it flowers. To recognize it, simply spot its large, shiny white flowers arranged in spirals, and its bulb made up of fleshy scales. Thanks to its pretty flowers, the Lily seduces with its captivating fragrance and is very decorative in our interiors.
The ally of mature skin
In cosmetics, Lily is known for its multiple antioxidant properties, it exerts a protective action attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds(2). It is soothing, thanks to the flavonoids it contains and has a unifying power due to an enzyme called tyrosinase(3).
White Lily finds its place in cosmetic products thanks to its lightening and regenerating effect(4). It is also an excellent ingredient in facial products since it is renowned for reviving the radiance of the complexion(5).
Its active ingredients help limit the transport of melanin, responsible for the appearance of brown spots, and intensify cell renewal to quickly eliminate melanin from the epidermis and thus regain unified skin.
At Centifolia, we use the flowers of this plant full of virtues in macerated, in sunflower oil, to extract all the benefits. Centifolia uses Lily exclusively grown in France according to the principles of Biodynamic Agriculture. You can find its exceptional properties in our Lys Active anti-aging range online and in organic stores.
- Lily flower: meaning, symbol and history – Binette & Jardin. https://jardinage.lemonde.fr/dossier-1172-fleur-lys-signification-symbole-histoire.htmL
- Momtaz et al. – 2020 – Wound healing activity of the flowers of Lilium candidum L. in burn wound model in rats
- Chitamara et al. – 2020 – determination of flavonoids and anti-collagenase, anti-elastase and anti-tyrosinase activities testing of yellow water lily petal and stamen extracts
- Clinical study (in-vivo) of the lightening effect on the facial skin of 30 women aged 35 to 65, over 56 days. 0.1% emulsion. Mexametric measurements
- Clinical study (in-vivo) of the lightening effect on the facial skin of 30 women aged 35 to 65, over 56 days. 0.1% emulsion. Mexametric measurements.
