Nip + Fab Dragon’s Blood Fix Plumping Serum for Face with Hyaluronic Acid, Pro-Age Serum, Hydrating, Moisturizing for Fine Lines and Wrinkles, 50 ml

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It’s easy to see why the Croton lechleri tree carries this gruesome name. When cut, the tree appears to bleed as the vivid red resin seeps out from the bark.

Vitamin B12 additionally known as Cobalamin helps to support the growth of healthy skin cells and aids to repair damaged skin. B12 helps to regulate the production of pigment in the skin, helping to prevent dark spots and pigmentation. Mohammed YHE, et al. (2016). Anti-diabeticactivity of Dracaen cinnabari Balf.fextracts from resin in Socotra Island-Yemen. DOI: This may be due to its antimicrobial properties which can kill pathogens that cause these conditions. Research is still needed before considering it a replacement for mainstream treatments, however. Anti-inflammatoryAnother 2013 study showed antimicrobial effects, but this was only tested in vitro (inside a test tube or other vessel outside the body). Though research isn’t complete, there are signs dragon’s blood could support diabetes treatment or prevention.

Dragon’s blood is often included in skincare products alongside ingredients like hyaluronic acid, a humectant which draws moisture into the skin, and natural nourishers like aloe vera and shea butter. Research shows that dragon’s blood, when applied externally to the skin, is a solution for redness and sensitive skin. A particular type of dragon’s blood from trees grown in the Chinese province of Yunnan has demonstrated its efficacy in two studies on the effect of burns – both superficial burns and deeper ones. 20,21This tree is also known by the name sangre de drago – which translates from Spanish as ‘dragon’s blood’. 1

What if we told you that dragon blood could be the secret to plumper and more youthful-looking skin? Or that it has remarkable skin-healing qualities? Dragon’s blood has a proven healing effect on wounds, is anti-microbial and forms a protective layer over skin, helping keep germs away Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years as its perhaps one of the most widely used herbal treatments for topical skin conditions. Aloe is known to be a natural moisturizer for its extremely hydrating properties and absorbs fast into the skin, even for oily and acne-prone skin.

Dragon’s blood is rich in flavonoids. 12 These naturally occurring plant compounds hold antioxidant qualities and help the body scavenge cell-damaging free radicals which can threaten our health. 13