The extract from red clover containing tannins acts as an astringent, flavonoids it contains may act as antioxidants, essential oil it contains may play a role as a masking agent, and as a phytoestrogen, it may help reduce premature signs of aging.  Being an astringent, it partially coagulates skin protein that is present mainly in dead skin cells, dead bacteria, and dirt. This process also shrinks the open pores present on the skin. It not only gives a tighter appearance but also reduces excess oil secretion and redness from the skin. Keeping skin free of dust and dirt and helps to prevent infections. The dead skin cell layer when removed from the skin by astringent effect, the process brightens up the skin and makes it even-toned. Our skin when exposed to the environment, it has to face many challenges such as exposure to harmful oxygen effects, free radical generation, etc. This exposure may lead to a cascade of damaging effects on our skin. Such as the faulty formation of skin protein in turn faulty skin cell generation as a result skin may appear with all aging signs such as fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. Antioxidants such as flavonoids, help reverse these signs of premature aging and helps bring the glow back. Also, it masks the disagreeable odors and helps rejuvenate the skin. It is used in formulations of shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, and other skin and hair care products.