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SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS EXTRACT
INCI: Scutellaria baicalensis extract
What is Scutellaria baicalensis extract?
Scutellaria baicalensis extract is obtained from the roots of the plant Scutellaria baicalensis. It is also commonly called Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap. The plant is a herb, native to China, Korea, Mongolia, and some parts of Russia and Siberia. It is a flowering plant of the family Lamiaceae, used traditionally in Chinese medicines. The extract from its roots consists of compounds like baicalein, baicalin, and beta-sitosterol.
Use & Benefits:
- Astringent Properties: Reduces and constricts the pores of the skin, helping reduce excess oil secretion and skin redness.
- Humectant: Hygroscopic in nature, it draws water from the air vapor and moisturizes the skin, ideal for normal and somewhat dry skin types.
- Moisture Retention: Aids in retaining moisture in the skin and increases the skin’s ability to hold water.
- Skin Exfoliation: Helps the skin shed dead cells and protects against acne, enhancing skin texture.
- Skin Softening: Makes the skin look softer, smoother, and more moisturized.
- Infection Prevention: Maintains the skin clean and prevents infections by keeping it free of dust and grime.
- Skin Tone Enhancement: Evens out the skin tone and brightens it.
- Antimicrobial: Keeps skin and hair free of infections like acne, eczema, and dandruff.
- Soothing: Soothes the skin and keeps hair hydrated.
- Antioxidant Properties: Protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals, reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots.
- Cosmetic Applications: Used in formulations of creams, lotions, gels, shampoos, conditioners, makeup, perfumes, and other skin and hair care products.
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