If you have sensitive skin that flares up easily, we have just the ingredients to help. Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berries have been used for centuries to soothe skin irritation and provide antioxidant skincare solutions. Today, clinical research supports this ancient wisdom and highlights their ability to reduce redness and inflammation.
So how can you add Tasmanian Pepper Berry benefits to your daily skincare regime?
In this article, we’ll take you through the numerous Mountain Pepper Berry skin benefits and uses. We’ll explore its unique properties, look into the science behind its effectiveness and explain how incorporating our clinically formulated CALM serum, infused Mountain Pepper Berry, into your skincare routine can enhance your skin's overall wellbeing.
What is Mountain Pepper Berry?
The Mountain Pepper Berry (Tasmannia lanceolata) is harvested from Mountain Pepper Trees, native to the southeastern region of Tasmania. These trees are also found in some areas of Victoria and New South Wales.
Indigenous peoples have traditionally used this remarkable berry for its healing properties and as a culinary spice. The berries and leaves are often dried and ground into a coarse powder to season meats, fish and other dishes. The powder imparts a spicy, peppery flavour with herbal and floral notes. Mountain Pepper Berry is also valued for its medicinal properties, treating digestive issues and skin conditions. Indigenous communities use it in smoking ceremonies for spiritual cleansing.
The leaves of the Tasmanian Mountain Pepper tree are also harvested for cooking, cosmetics, and flavour extracts. This resilient species thrives in harsh conditions and provides numerous natural health benefits.
How is the Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berry so effective?
The Mountain Pepper Berry owes its skin-loving superpowers to a unique blend of active ingredients that work together to nourish and protect your skin. These benefits include:
- Polygodial: An anti-inflammatory agent that reduces skin discomfort and has anti-allergic and antimicrobial properties.
- Anthocyanins (Cyanidin 3-rutinoside, Cyanidin 3-glucoside, Rutin): Powerful antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative damage. Rutin also strengthens capillaries and reduces dark circles.
- Magnesium and Zinc: Essential minerals that stimulate cell regeneration, increase energy production and act as anti-stress agents. Zinc helps repair cell damage, decrease rash, and alleviate acne inflammation.
How do these active ingredients help improve your skin?
These active ingredients sound scientific, but what impact do they have on our skin? Some of the core Mountain Pepper Berry skin benefits you’ll notice are:
- Reduced skin irritation: By soothing sensitive skin and reducing redness, Mountain Pepper Berry helps you feel more comfortable and confident in your skin. No more worrying about sudden flare-ups or visible irritation—just a calm, even complexion that feels as good as it looks.
- Antioxidant power: This remarkable berry has 10 times the antioxidant power of blueberries, helping protect your skin from oxidative damage. You'll feel assured knowing your skin is shielded from environmental stressors, helping you maintain a youthful and radiant appearance over time.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: The anti-inflammatory properties of Mountain Pepper Berry help to reduce allergic skin conditions like atopic dermatitis. This results in less discomfort and fewer flare-ups, allowing you to enjoy clear, healthy skin without the stress of managing persistent skin issues and damage.
The science behind the results
Studies have shown the effectiveness of Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berries in reducing inflammation and soothing sensitive skin. Research indicates that the berry interacts with the TRPV1 channel, a pathway that’s often overactive in individuals with sensitive skin, thus leading to chronic inflammation. By inhibiting TRPV1 channel activity, the Mountain Pepper Berry helps reduce micro-inflammation and soothe skin irritation.
Clinical trials have demonstrated significant results:
- Immediate itching reduction: 20 male volunteers with sensitive/reactive skin participated in testing the effects of Tasmanian Pepper Berries on skin irritation. The stinging reaction was induced using a capsaicin solution, and volunteers reported the sensation on a clinical scale. The study found that Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berry significantly reduced itching sensations by 79% after just five minutes.
- Anti-inflammatory efficacy: Another trial compared the anti-inflammatory efficacy of Mountain Pepper Berry to the drug dexamethasone (DMS). The results showed that Mountain Pepper Berry inhibited the production of IL-8, an inflammation marker, more effectively than DMS, highlighting its ability to reduce early-stage skin inflammation.
Dr Annie Holden, anthropologist and founder of Founder's Formula, elaborates on the impressive outcomes: "Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berry has proven to be exceptionally effective for those with sensitive skin. Clinical trials have shown not only an immediate reduction in itching by nearly 79%, but also a superior ability to inhibit inflammation compared to traditional treatments like dexamethasone. This underscores its potential to provide both rapid and lasting relief, making it a powerful and natural option for managing skin sensitivities."
Why we use Mountain Berry Pepper in our CALM range
Founder's Formula CALM Serum is made with Certified Organic Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berry to reduce skin irritability and the appearance of redness instantly. By soothing the skin, CALM helps prevent future spots and pigmentation before they begin.
Our formula effectively soothes and shields the skin during times of elevated cortisol levels, such as prolonged exposure to air-conditioning, emotional stress or long and hectic days. To maximise its benefits, we suggest applying it before signs of irritation, making it an excellent primer for your makeup – especially for special occasions.
“CALM is not a product for everybody, but for those of us with sensitive skin or whose skin becomes scratchy in extended periods of air conditioning, it's a great support for calm, clear, hydrated skin,” advises Dr Annie Holden.
Are you ready for a little CALM in your life?
Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Berry stands out as a potent, natural solution for sensitive skin. Its unique properties not only soothe irritation and reduce redness but also provide powerful antioxidant protection. By incorporating this remarkable ingredient into our CALM serum, we’ve enhanced its benefits to offer you a product that can transform your skincare routine.
Explore the CALM range and experience the soothing benefits of Mountain Pepper Berry for yourself.
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