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Quince

Pyrus cydonia

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Moisturizing. Emollient. Smoothing. Conditioning. Sensitive or irritated skin. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Purifying.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Mediterranean and Caucasian regions

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Emollient. Moisturizing. Astringent. Expectorant. Tonic. Protector of the intestinal mucous membranes.

Curiosities

Curiosities

The ancient Greeks offered Quince at weddings, a rite that came East with the cult of Aphrodite and remained as a sacred fruit.

Provital products

Provital products