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Quinoa

Chenopodium quinoa

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Moisturizing. Nourishing. Emollient. Conditioning. Sensitive and/or irritated skins. Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Milk = Conditioning. Anti-inflammatory.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Andes

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Treatment of abscesses, bleeding and luxations. Used in cosmetics.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Key ingredient for Andean food.