From the green meadows of Monte Bondone a revolutionary discovery for the health of the body 

Beauty is such because it is a mirror of psychophysical well-being, which is why we can speak of healthy cosmetics.

The scientific research of Francesca Ferri, owner of the Effegilab laboratories based in Lavis di Trento, was born in the mountains of Trentino. Alpine plants that grow high in the mountains produce a substance called melatonin. As in humans, melatonin also regulates the so-called circadian phenomena in plants: the movements of leaves and flowers during the night, the growth of the plant and the germination of the seed. Above all, melatonin ensures the plants important antioxidant resources, protecting them from exposure to sunlight and bad weather. The study and scientific intuition of Francesca Ferri for years dedicated to the study of the healing properties of substances of natural origin, has obtained for the first time in the world, the extraction of a particularly oily oil rich in melatonin called precisely Fitomelatonina, a real natural defensive system. An all-thirty discovery that originates in the plants of Monte Bondone, where Avena sativa, Achillea millefolium and Salvia officinalis grow. This research made it possible to replace the one obtained by synthesis, and therefore its biocompatibility was higher. Phytomelatonin has the same chemical structure as that produced by the human body, and in particular by the pineal gland located in the brain. Descartes argued that the pineal gland is the seat of the soul and melatonin is formed by the pineal gland. By syllogism it can be imagined that the same soul is formed by melatonin. This analogy makes us understand how important and fundamental this substance is for the life of man and the plants that draw on it to regulate and balance themselves. The extraction of phytomelatonin is the result of a process that has been patented exclusively after long years of research and commitment, with the advice of some of the most prestigious university faculties. The studies conducted made it possible to investigate the presence of this precious substance in samples of officinal and spontaneous plants, selecting the species of plants and the best parts for a more in-depth study, looking for those grown in an environment more exposed to oxidative stress from ozone and UV radiation, and therefore depositaries of a greater content of melatonin. The research and development of the Effegilab is placed in a context of novelty with respect to cosmetic products and common food supplements. The originality lies in building product formulations that do without traditional preservatives and dyes by making use of natural active ingredients. In this research the company collaborated with research institutes in the sector such as the University of Insubria in Varese, a department of structural and functional biology directed by Paolo Gerola. Great attention has been paid to the biological quality of the plants from which it is extracted, which are grown exclusively over a thousand meters high in uncontaminated environments, while the manufacturing processes make use of the most modern technologies. The benefits are also those of supporting immune function, lowering blood cholesterol levels, protecting against the negative effects of stress, restoring sleep rhythms, helping to defend against neoplastic pathologies and heart disease, stimulating and supporting sexual function. Indications widely documented in the scientific literature. It has also been shown that melatonin has no toxic effects even when administered in quantities of several tablets per day. But the purpose of the research that allowed the extraction of Phytomelatonin is also oriented in the sector of use in the cosmetic field. The skin of our body and face in particular is subjected every day to continuous aggression caused by the external environment, cold and smog, especially for those who live in urban areas with a high rate of pollution. Phytomelatonin therefore serves to ensure hydration and natural protection to the skin also for the effects of the sun. It delays the effects of aging and restores a revitalizing action, restores brightness and elasticity to the skin even in those skin that is tired and with a tendency to relaxation and epidermal dryness. It is also recommended for those who are still young and have skin that is particularly “tested” by the hectic life, smoking and excessive sun exposure. The advantage of vegetable melatonin, unlike the chemical one, is given by the fact that, being of natural origin, this melatonin has a perfect biochemical affinity compatible with the human body. The life of people has more and more tiring rhythms and subjected to stimuli that are often harmful to well-being. Taking care of one's health also in the care of one's own person and external appearance, finds in the healing and cosmetic properties of phytomelatonin of plant origin, a valid help and ally. Containing no preservatives or chemical dyes, this substance is successfully used in dermatological preparations. Scientific studies have shown that melatonin inhibits the development of solar erythema following exposure to UVB radiation and in dermal treatment it acts on psoriasis and topical eczema, assuming importance in the protective effect against oxidative stress that are the cause of aging and skin degradation. A substance that harmonizes the main systems that influence the quality of our daily life: rest, calm, positivity, the ability to concentrate.