Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract at a Glance

• Plant extract derived from the Ulmus davidiana tree
• Hydrates and soothes skin due to its polysaccharide content
• Contains bakuchiol and catechin, antioxidants that help protect skin
• Reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Description

tree (AKA David Elm or Father David Elm) that exhibits antioxidant, soothing and hydrating properties and is indigenous to parts of Asia, particularly China, Japan and Korea. This root extract is used in traditional herbal remedies and contains bakuchiol, a plant compound with retinol-like properties (but it is not the same thing as retinol).

make it a hydrator, assisting skin in achieving balance and promoting a plump, dewy look. It’s the same hydrating compounds that lend this extract its skin-soothing properties.

and its polysaccharides were tapped to help create hydrogel films which help protect wounded skin.

root extract also demonstrated the ability to help maintain skin’s architecture, maintaining its firm look and feel.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel hasn’t reviewed this plant extract, but cosmetic ingredient suppliers recommend using it in amounts between 1% and 5% when included in a blend containing the root extract, water, butylene glycol and phenoxyethanol.

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