Portulaca Pilosa Extract

Portulaca Pilosa Extract at a Glance

• An herbaceous plant native to Asia (Japan, China, Singapore)
• Contains several potent antioxidant compounds + hydrating saccharides
• Proven to soothe and help repair compromised skin
• May play a role in reducing the look of discolorations

Portulaca Pilosa Extract Description

extract is a potent antioxidant plant that’s rich in beneficial compounds for skin including quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and rutin. All of these help protect skin from environmental aggressors by neutralizing harmful free radicals and improving skin’s natural defenses.

This plant extract is also a good source of hydrating polysaccharides such as rhamnose and xylose, which help maintain moisture balance within the skin’s uppermost layers.

holds its own and either extract is a welcome addition to leave-on skin care products.

Concentration protocols have not been firmly established for this ingredient when used in skin care, and its safety has not been formally assessed; however, tests on isolated healthy human cell lines have not shown evidence of toxicity.

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