19 May
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Sicily is an intense land, made of sun, wind, and saltiness, where mineral-rich soils and Mediterranean vegetation create a unique environment. In these conditions, plants naturally develop valuable properties for the skin too.
It is no coincidence that many botanicals typical of Sicilian tradition are used in contemporary cosmetics: rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and nourishing substances, they contribute to giving the skin comfort, elasticity, and radiance.
Each ingredient carries with it the essence of the territory from which it originates.
Almond: nourishment and softness
Almond is one of the symbolic ingredients of Mediterranean tradition.
Almond oil has been used for centuries for its nourishing, emollient, and elasticising properties. It is naturally rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, which help maintain skin softness and comfort.
Thanks to its light texture, it is particularly suitable for formulas dedicated to dry or inelastic skin.
In Mediterranean skincare, it represents deep but balanced nourishment, never excessive.
Prickly Pear: protection and hydration
The prickly pear is a symbolic plant of Sicily, able to adapt to intense climatic conditions by retaining water and defending itself from environmental stresses.
For this reason, its extracts are valued in cosmetics: rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and soothing substances, they help maintain hydration, elasticity, and comfort, also contributing to strengthening the skin barrier.
Its light texture makes it ideal for formulations that support the skin without weighing it down.
Grape pomace and grapes: the power of antioxidants
Grape pomace, among the most interesting ingredients in Mediterranean cosmetics, also derives from the Sicilian wine tradition.
Grape skins and seeds are naturally rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Stem cells from unripe grapes are also used in cosmetic formulations for their antioxidant potential and to help maintain skin radiance and vitality.
These ingredients support the skin over time, helping it maintain a fresher and more even appearance.
Aloe Vera: balance and comfort
Aloe vera grows naturally in the warmest areas of the Mediterranean and has always been appreciated for the sensation of freshness it gives to the skin.
Its extracts have hydrating, soothing, and emollient properties, useful for maintaining skin comfort and counteracting the feeling of dry or stressed skin.
For this reason, it is often used in formulations dedicated to skin balance and skin barrier protection. Its light texture makes it ideal for essential and pleasant daily skincare.
Pistachio and olive: Mediterranean nourishment
Pistachio and olive belong to the Sicilian botanical tradition.
Pistachio oil is appreciated for its nourishing and elasticising properties, while olive oil is known for its antioxidant action.
Both contribute to keeping the skin soft and elastic, preserving its natural balance.
They are ingredients deeply linked to the Mediterranean tradition of beauty: rich, sensorial, and naturally akin to the skin.
The Diamàri vision
Today, Mediterranean cosmetics enhance these ingredients by combining botanical tradition and formulation innovation.
Almond, prickly pear, aloe, grape pomace, pistachio, and olive are chosen for their connection to the territory and their affinity with the skin, as well as their ability to support its natural balance.
Ingredients that tell the story of an intense and luminous land, where beauty arises from an authentic relationship with nature.
