Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract at a Glance
- Extract derived from the garden pea
- Contains antioxidants (ellagic acid, beta-sitosterol, gallic acid, and quercetin)
- Can help reduce factors within skin that lead to signs of sensitivity
- Also classified as a skin-conditioning agent
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract Description
Pisum sativa (pea) extract is the Latin name for the garden pea. It has documented antioxidant ability thanks to its natural content of ellagic acid, beta-sitosterol, gallic acid, and quercetin. These antioxidant properties help reduce factors within skin that lead to redness and other signs of sensitivity. It is also classified as a skin-conditioning agent.
When used in higher amounts in cosmetics, the starch portion of peas can help to thicken products; however, generally it’s used in much lower amounts for its antioxidant and skin-calming benefit.
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract References
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, March 2017, ePublication
Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2017, pages 39-42
British Journal of Nutrition, August 2012, Supplement, pages S3-S10
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.