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Profile: Plant Extract from Ophiopogon japonicus
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Details
Properties
Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammatory responses by decreasing the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and lowering the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-8, TNF-α);
Soothing: Alleviating signs of irritation by deactivating the itch receptor TRPA1;
Moisturizer: Preventing insensible water loss and maintaining adequate skin hydration by stimulating the synthesis of claudin-1 and ZO-1, two major proteins of tight junctions involved in cell-cell cohesion, and by increasing the levels of filaggrin in the stratum corneum, a component of natural moisturizing factors (NMF), strengthening the barrier function and restructuring the epidermis, thanks to the polysaccharides contained in the roots.
Usage
Facial Care (serums, healing balms/creams, cleansers, night oils, soothing tonics);
Body Care (restorative hand creams) ;
Makeups (foundations).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Non-irritating and non-sensitizing, the extract of Ophiopogon japonicus is well tolerated by adults and infants up to 5% in leave-on cosmetic products.