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Woman from Jagodina Makes Cosmetics from Forgotten Plant: No One in the World Produces Oil from This Fruit
They say the simplest solutions are those that nature itself offers, and our ancestors knew this best through the folk wisdom 'healthy as a cornelian cherry'. Danijela and Bojan Mladenović from Jagodina have managed to create something unique in the world, and nature itself has 'helped' them in this.
TL;DR
- Danijela and Bojan Mladenović are making unique natural cosmetics from cornelian cherries.
- Cornelian cherries are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and beneficial oils.
- Their process extracts both oil and water-based components from the fruit.
- Products include anti-wrinkle creams, makeup removers, and antioxidant serums.
- The cosmetics are primarily intended for dry skin and have anti-aging effects.
- The couple combines traditional knowledge with modern scientific research.
- They also use other unique local plants like honeysuckle and yellow clover in their summer collection.
- Future plans include developing food products alongside cosmetics.