The red-topped, round yellow flower of paracress resembles a sweet and has a spicy, slightly anaesthetic sensation in the mouth. This same effect is produced by the leaves and it is for this reason that paracress is used as both a food and an anaesthetic in stomatology. It also has recognised digestive and immuno-stimulating properties. Clarins Laboratories selected paracress extract for its capacity to reorganise skin support tissue and reinforce skin density.