Mothbean or Vigna Acontifolia as it’s known is an annual herb belonging to the Leguminosae family. The pod contains 4 to 9 seeds which contains nutritive proteins. Mothbean has proven cell regulating benefits as well as collagen stimulating effects on the skin.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that has powerful anti-aging benefits. The benchmark for anti-aging treatment is Retinol. Retinol has the most published studies on its ability to reverse sun damage and photo aging. Unfortunately, it can be unstable and difficult to formulate with.
Mothbean has proven benefits with skin rejuvenation remarkably similar to Retinol. It’s mechanism of action was equivalent, but it shows much better skin tolerance and less irritation. The other benefit is that there was no increase in sun sensitivity which can occur with the introduction of Vitamin A.
Mothbean is an innovate ingredient that rivals Retinol in its capacity to regenerate the skin with minimal irritation. There are also no issues with safety for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Available in our Roccoco Botanicals Skincare range in store!
