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Albizia Julibrissin Bark/Seed Extract (Silk tree bark & seed extract)

Summary

Works for

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Evens skin tone

Irritancy risk

3
High

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

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Anti-inflammatory

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesAllantoinHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydratedAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant propertiesViola Tricolor ExtractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin

Anti-oxidation

Alaria Esculenta ExtractWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant. Ascorbic AcidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingBetula Alba Bark ExtractHas astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating

Evens skin tone

1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) Ascorbyl GlucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products