Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract at a Glance
- Delivers skin-soothing, antioxidant properties
- Shows promise for improving the look of discolorations
- Source of skin-beneficial amino acids
- The plant itself has a long history of use in ayurvedic practices and traditional medicine
- Water soluble
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract Description
. While the plant itself has a long history of use in ayurvedic practices and traditional medicine, less has been known about its proven topical benefits for skin until more recent years. Of note, studies show the root extract possesses skin-soothing properties and antioxidant capabilities.
root extract be used in 1-3% concentration.
root extract include its amino acids (alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, serine, and glycine just to name a few) which help contribute to skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF), key to balanced hydration.
root extract’s safety as a cosmetic ingredient is lacking, its track record of research for safe oral administration is a good sign.
are woody, with a pale yellow to brown color.
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