Figs and Madonie Manna: Use in Cosmetics

If you’re looking for a product that can give your skin a healthy, radiant, and wellhydrated appearance, cosmetics containing fig and Madonie manna extracts—precious resources from Sicilian tradition—are the perfect choice.
Products enriched with these extracts offer gentle yet deep care, giving the skin all the nourishment it needs without compromise.

Fig Extract
Fig extract, obtained from the fruit of Ficus carica, is valued in cosmetics for its moisturizing, emollient, and antioxidant properties. These benefits make it an ideal ingredient for products that aim to hydrate, nourish, and protect the skin.
Fig extract is rich in natural sugars and vitamins that help retain moisture in the skin, keeping it soft and hydrated. The antioxidants present help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, preventing premature aging. In addition, thanks to its texture and composition, fig extract helps soften the skin and make it more elastic.
In some cases, fig extract may also help soothe the skin and reduce redness.
Fig extract can therefore be used in moisturizing creams for face and body, in soothing masks, and in handcare products. Moreover, thanks to its calming properties, it can be included in formulations specifically designed for sensitive skin.

Madonie Manna Extract
Madonie manna extract is a natural ingredient that is increasingly winning over the cosmetics world thanks to its remarkable moisturizing, soothing, and regenerating properties. Sourced from a tree native to the Sicilian mountains, Fraxinus ornus, manna is a sap that, once harvested, becomes a true beauty elixir for the skin.
Manna extract is in fact very rich in complex sugars, minerals, and amino acids, making it an excellent ally for the skin. Among its main components is mannose, a sugar that helps retain moisture, improving the skin’s hydration and softness. It also contains saponins—compounds that act as natural cleansers protecting the skin from external aggressors—as well as minerals and vitamins that nourish the skin and stimulate it to regenerate, counteracting the signs of aging.

The use of manna extract added to cosmetic formulations therefore offers numerous benefits for the skin:
• Deep hydration: Thanks to its ability to retain water, Madonie manna provides intense, longlasting hydration—ideal for dry and dehydrated skin.
• Soothing and calming action: Perfect for sensitive or reddened skin, manna has a relaxing effect that helps relieve irritation and redness.
• Regenerating action: Promotes cellular renewal, improving the skin’s elasticity and tone while helping counteract signs of premature aging.
• Nourishing action: Its active principles nourish the skin in depth, keeping it soft and healthy.

FICUSMANN™ is a dry extract made from Sicilian dried figs and Madonie manna.
Thanks to the synergy among its components, FICUSMANN™ offers an optimized nutritional profile for companies in the cosmetic and nutraceutical sectors, as well as for those operating in the functional food and beverage sector who are looking to offer premium products.
In the cosmetic sector, FICUSMANN™ can be used in formulations for the care of sensitive skin and scalp, in aftersun and postepilation products, and also in antiaging products. Its moisturizing and soothing properties, combined with its ability to support cellular regeneration, make it ideal for gentle, revitalizing treatments.
FICUSMANN™ positions itself as a key ingredient to meet the growing demand for natural products enriched with potent nutrients: by including it in formulations, you can obtain a distinctive product capable of meeting market needs with an ingredient that combines the best of the Sicilian citrusgrowing tradition with the innovation of Amunì®.