The Science Behind Chicago Facial Specialist (Dec. 2013)

The Science Behind:
United States-based commercial farming operations have been
established for the cultivation of the Nerium oleander plant. With
an eye towards environmentally responsible and earth-friendly
farming operations, fields of Nerium oleander provide the raw
material for Nerium SkinCare’s botanical extracts. Utilizing
strict biomedical field protocols, the farm provides a dedicated
and renewable biomass resource reserved exclusively for
biotechnology research, product development, and production.
Thus, the commercial farming operations provide Nerium
SkinCare the ability to control the entire process from seedlings
through production to ensure quality and consistency. With
twelve years of Nerium oleander commercial farming experience
to date, Nerium SkinCare continues to focus on research, new
technology, and scientific testing at the field level. The science
behind Nerium SkinCare’s product development starts here.
Joel Curtis is the Director of Farm Operations for Nerium
Biotechnology. Curtis has a degree in Entomology and minors
in Horticulture and Chemistry. His science background and
years of experience in growing Nerium oleander, coupled with
his knowledge of farming techniques in orchards, are woven
into the development of a nontraditional and unique Nerium
oleander plantation. Current farming operations adhere to strict
EPA protocols, utilizing selected natural growing procedures and
products. Land utilization and field plant capacity have increased
with the development of improved planting and irrigation
techniques, and plans for future field expansion are in place.
Continuing research and utilization of modern farming methods and analysis has provided for
increased yields, active component content, and quality of plant biomass. The optimum harvest
periods have been identified, and proprietary technologies are utilized to mill the harvested Nerium
oleander leaves into the biomass used for manufacturing of the botanical Nerium Extracts.
Analytical testing continues at the biomass processing level for quality control and consistency.