Why Snake Oil
Probably only a few people have had the opportunity to visit a traditional Chinese pharmacy. It certainly looks like any other and the world – shelves and drawers, but loaded with chat with strange things that are staggering for us – they can heal.
Chinese is the oldest medicine in the world. Reportedly as early as 3000 BC China has already used 230 types of medicinal herbs, 65 drugs of animal origin and 48 healing minerals. Hatrupanite centuries knowledge initially been recorded in medical work “Materia Medica” (本草), which was used as the basis for subsequent Chinese medical writings. Chinese medicine is unique both in its theory and in the range of drugs taken by the rich flora and fauna of China – from seahorses to earthworms and ants. Chinese medicine sometimes seems like a riddle wrapped in a mystery, and administered by twice daily.
An example of this are the snakes. In China there’s belief that every part of this reptile brings something to health. Even before 2000 years during the Eastern Han dynasty in the treatise “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” refers to the application of snake skin. For it is said to cure skin rashes, eye infections, sore throat and haemorrhoids. For the first time, the healing properties of snake bile is mentioned in the notes of the famous doctor Tao Hundzin, appearing addition of “Shen Nong Bun Ching ao.” For gall bladder, skin and flesh of vipers he writes that it can treat skin diseases, intestinal bleeding and relieve pain. Today in medicine, around 20 snake species are used for the preparation of different types of drugs. Among them are both poisonous and non-poisonous.
There are at least three characteristics of snakes that have attracted the attention of traditional healers. These are flexibility and speed, change of skin and strong venom in some.
Because they are very flexible, it is assumed that can cure arthritis. Mokasinovata, a South Asian snake is currently being used in the composition of several traditional medicines for the treatment of arthritis. Sometimes these snakes are placed in a strong alcohol solution, which is later used for stiff joints.
The fact that snakes change their skin, suggests that they have regenerative properties in the treatment of chronic skin problems. As a result, the snake skin and the whole snake is used in the treatment of skin diseases. Snake skin helps in the treatment of acne, anthrax, itchy skin, psoriasis.
Bile of the snake has been long valued as a tonic that is sweet by nature. It is used for the preparation of healthy drinks in restaurants in southern China. Snake bile mixed with arrack and drank before meals acts as an invigorating and stimulating drink.
Snake venom is used today as a remedy for heart disease.
When we talk about the nutritional value of snakes, we have to start from the meat. It is unique and delicate in taste. In protein content it is equivalent to veal, and sometimes even surpasses it.
Infusion snakes and Chinese herbs- Helps in paralysis of the muscles, relieves rheumatism and strengthens the body. This type of alcohol is often called the “healthy alcohol.” It was invented by the Chinese and is so popular that it has spread to the countries of Southeast Asia.
The main component of snake fat are unsaturated fats, which is quite unusual for animals. In humans, these fatty acids are produced in small quantities, as the main body receives them through the diet. At the same time, the unsaturated lipids are a major structural component of cell membranes. Thus, the regenerative properties of the mass snake serpentine are necessary for almost all of inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the skin, muscles, liver and kidney. Snake fat and subcutaneous tissue of other animals’ depot vitamins – A, E, E and C. The combination of these vitamins with unsaturated acids has a good double action: on the one hand to restore the anatomy and on the other – for the normalization of the function of the damaged tissues. In addition, mass snake has antiseptic and soothing effects, which are a strong argument for using it in cosmetics.
Snake Ingredients in Cosmetics
Cosmetic products based on extracts from snake:
- Stimulate tissue regeneration
- Smooth out the texture of the skin and prevent wrinkles
- Refresh and rejuvenate the skin
- Have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects
- Prevent the deposition of salts
- Displayed slag and toxins
- Protect the skin from negative environmental factors
- Successfully fight skin pigmentation
- Moisturizes and tones the skin
REJUVENATING FACIAL TONIC, ‘SNAKE FACTOR’ 100 ML – Reference 15102
This tonic perfectly cleanses the skin, helping remove excessive sebum,
impurities and make-up to maximize the effect of anti-aging skincare.
Thanks to its more robust formulation, it leaves the skin more moisturized, toned and younger looking.
EYE WRINKLE SMOOTHING ACTIVE GEL – ‘SNAKE FACTOR’, 25G – Reference 15105
This gel provides gentle care for the sensitive skin in the area around the eyes, boosts collagen synthesis,
firms and lifts the skin, infuses it with moisture and vitamins, and smoothes expression lines.
The product is part of the Snake Factor series designed for the intensive correction of age-related skin changes.
Products in this series contain Mamushi snake oil;
Brillian-KS68 anti-aging complex, which activates cellular turnover;
and a combination of powerful moisturizing components
(hyaluronic acid sodium salt and glucose disaccharide).
Introducing our new facial cosmetic series – Snake Factor.
The four products, based on mamushi snake oil, are intended
for the intensive correction of age-related skin changes.
SKIN FIRMING AND WRINKLE SMOOTHING FACIAL CREAM, ‘SNAKE FACTOR’ 55 G – Reference 15103
Infinite rejuvenation
This gentle cream helps protect your skin during the day.
REJUVENATING COMPLEX FACIAL CREAM, ‘SNAKE FACTOR’ 55G – Reference 15104
This nourishing night cream stimulates metabolic processes in the skin,
fighting aging, reducing pigmentation and smoothing away even the most deeply-set wrinkles.
SHAMPOO – SNAKE FACTOR 200ML – Reference 25106
Lipid Hair Reconstruction
The shampoo contains snake lipids, a source of alpha- linoleic acid, a source of the natural “lipid cement” of hair.
Lipids play a significant role in keeping your hair healthy and shiny.
As the hair grows, the lipid layer of the cuticle is damaged.
Water evaporates much faster in damaged areas.
The hair shaft starts losing moisture, becomes brittle, and an electrostatic charge accumulates on it.
The hair becomes dull, tangled, broken, and unruly.
Snake lipids, contained in the Snake Factor shampoo,
can help restore and replace the natural protective layer of each hair.
With every use of Snake Factor shampoo your hair will be transformed even without balms or masks!
The shampoo is ideal for damaged, brittle or split hair.
The delicate cleaning formula is ideal for daily use, even when your scalp is very sensitive.
The shampoo does not contain parabens.
SNAKE OIL STRENGTHENING HAIR MASK WITH MAMUSHI SNAKE OIL 500G – Reference 20127
Vitality and Shine!
The effective remedy of supplementary hair care.
The mask is perfect for dry, brittle and damaged hair short in moisture and nutrition.
Recommended for intensive rehabilitation as well as for the maintenance of the balanced hair condition.
The mask will grant your hair with shiny looks and silky texture.