The term Cynara seems to derive from the greek word "cinere", which means cinder, because artichoke was fertilized by cinder, or according to mythology, the word cynara comes from the hair color of a young woman which Jupiter fell in love with. The legend says that Jupiter turned her into an artichoke. The plant has been used since the dawning of civilization. In fact, artichoke owns many healthy properties due to the content of flavonoids, phenolic acids and minerals Cardo oil is obtained by the cold pressing of the seeds.

COSMETIC PROPERTIES
• High level of phytosterols

• Cardo oil has a good amount of vitamin E 

• Good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids

APPEARANCE AND SENSORIALITY
• Gold yellow color and mild odor
• Medium spreading
• Not greasy

USAGE CONCENTRATION: up to 100%