Alpinia Speciosa is part of the Ginger family, otherwise known as Shellflower.
The plant takes more than 3 years to mature before its aqueous solution from the leaf/stem/flower can be extracted and used. Alpinia helps to enhance the skin structure by encourage the synthesis of collagen with hydroluric acid, making it an excellent skin emollient where it helps to retain skin moistures. The results, you get healthier, firmer and younger looking skin.
This soap is also part of the Yuan Flower Series which are made with high anti-oxidant properties oil such as avocado oil, wheatgerm oil and olive oil. It also comes with essential oils such as rose geranium oil and cedar oil which help to reduce anxiety, calm your mind and combat stress. The Alpinia soap and the Tithonia Soap (from the same flower series range), is also suitable for mature skin, and helpful for those undergoing menopause.