An extract from the plant known as Sea Lettuce, this has some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties for skin (Source: Phytotherapy Research, December 2000, pages 641-643). However, there is no research showing it to have any benefit for cellulite reduction.
uncaria tomentosa extract
Also known as Cat’s Claw, the plant has some research showing it to be an effective antiinflammatory and antioxidant. There is also some evidence it may have cardiovascular effects by dilating peripheral blood vessels. It may also kill cancer cells without affecting normal cells (Sources: www. naturaldatabase. com; and Journal of Ethnopharmacology, February 2000, pages 115-126). Conversely, there is research showing it may increase the viability of some cancer cells (Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer, January 2006, pages 94-98). Research showing it to have antioxidant or DNA-repairing benefits when applied topically has been presented by the Lauder Corporation (Source: Phytotherapy Research, March 2006, pages 178-183).