Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Tepezcohuite Bark Extract

Tepezcohuite is our hero ingredient, a Mexican bark long known as the "skin tree".

Strengthens your skin barrier: tannins gently tighten the skin's surface so it holds moisture better.
Supports natural renewal: arabinogalactans help skin renew and look fresher.
Protects from daily stress: antioxidants shield skin from pollution and the environment.

INCI:

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Derivation:

🌿 Plant

Country of origin:

🇲🇽 Mexico

Name in Mexico:

Extracto de Tepezcohuite

Tepezcohuite Bark Extract

Why we use it

Tepezcohuite is the ingredient everything else here is built around, and it earns that place by doing several things at once. Its arabinogalactans work at the level where skin renews itself, supporting the fibroblast activity behind collagen and elastin, which is what keeps skin looking firm. Its tannins are astringent: they tighten the surface, so the skin holds water better and looks visibly smoother and more refined. Its flavonoids neutralise free radicals, the ones behind dullness and premature ageing. And traces of zinc and iron support the same collagen and elastin work from the inside of the formula. The result over time is skin that looks fresher, more even and more resilient.

Suitable for

All skin types

Targets

Barrier Support, Signs of Aging, Uneven Skin Tone, Dullness, Textural Irregularities

Benefits

Anti-aging, Rejuvenating, Regenerating, Antioxidant, and Soothe

Studies

Antinoceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Ethanolic Extract, Fractions and Flavones Isolated from Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir (Leguminosae)

Chemical study of Mimosa tenuiflora barks

What Health Issues Is Tepezcohuite Good for, and Are There Any Side Effects?

Preservation of Mimosa tenuiflora Antiaflatoxigenic Activity Using Microencapsulation by Spray-Drying

Pharmacognostical studies of the plant drug Mimosae tenuiflorae cortex

MIMOSA TENUIFLORA FOR THE TREATMENT OF DAMAGED SKIN - STUDY ON ITS EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY IN THE TREATMENT OF IRRITATIVE CONTACT DERMATITIS

Therapeutic effectiveness of a Mimosa tenuiflora cortex extract in venous leg ulceration treatment

Arabinogalactans from Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poiret bark as active principles for wound-healing properties: Specific enhancement of dermal fibroblast activity and minor influence on HaCaT keratinocytes

A Comprehensive Review of the Ethnotraditional Uses and Biological and Pharmacological Potential of the Genus Mimosa

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the hydroethanol extract and fractions of the bark of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir.

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Products with have Tepezcohuite Bark Extract

Toner

Hydrating Toner - Aloe Vera & Tepezcohuite

Step 4: Tone • 95mL

24,90 €

Regenerating Serum - Tepezcohuite & Nōchtli

Step 5: Treat • 45mL

From 27,90 €

(110,89 €/100mL)

Our approach to ingredients

At Viva Maia, we create skincare that brings together the rich heritage of pre-Hispanic traditions and modern scientific insight. Our formulations are made with 100% natural ingredients, carefully chosen for their proven effectiveness and their respect for the environment. Inspired by Mexico’s extraordinary biodiversity, we work with potent, sustainably sourced botanicals. Many of these ingredients are cultivated by us and transformed in-house into extracts, powders, and oils, crafted with care and attention to quality.

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