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ACANTHOPANAX KOREANUM FRUIT EXTRACT.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING

A Korean medicinal plant extract derived from Acanthopanax koreanum berries, delivering potent antioxidant protection with superior activity compared to other plant parts. This traditional Hanbang ingredient provides comprehensive photoaging defense through collagen preservation and melanogenesis regulation.

antioxidant skin-conditioning soothing anti-aging brightening

Science

Functions through multiple pathways: neutralizes free radicals via high phenolic and proanthocyanidin content, inhibits collagen-degrading enzymes MMP-1 and MMP-3 to prevent photoaging, suppresses inflammatory NF-κB signaling, and blocks tyrosinase activity through ursolic acid to reduce melanin production


Research

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.1–1%
Optimal

0.5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Lee et al. (2015): Demonstrated strongest antioxidant activity at 1.0 mg/mL using ABTS, FRAP, and ORAC assays
  2. 02 Park & Bae (2016): Showed significant MMP-1/MMP-3 inhibition in UVB-exposed fibroblasts at 0.1-0.5 mg/mL
  3. 03 Yang et al. (2010): Confirmed tyrosinase inhibition and melanin reduction in melanoma cell studies

Transparency

Not commonly dusted
Min. effective
0.01%
Red flag below
0.01%

Traditional medicine ingredient with established bioactivity suggests legitimate usage levels, though low concentrations may provide minimal benefit given research concentrations


The Formula

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4 – 6.5
0 7 14

Stability

Maintains stability in slightly acidic to neutral conditions; fermentation processing can enhance bioavailability and compound stability

Synergies

  • Lactobacillus fermentation
  • Other antioxidants
  • Hanbang botanical extracts

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • High temperature processing

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Traditional Korean medicine use suggests good safety profile; in vitro studies show no cytotoxicity at typical cosmetic concentrations


Your Skin

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Valuable

Well-researched antioxidant with proven anti-photoaging and brightening effects, particularly valuable in comprehensive anti-aging formulations.


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