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ACHYRANTHES JAPONICA EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS - / SKIN CONDITIONING

Achyranthes Japonica Extract, derived from the Japanese chaff flower, is a traditional ingredient increasingly used in K-Beauty. It offers potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial benefits for the skin.

skin conditioning soothing antioxidant anti-inflammatory antimicrobial skin regeneration

Science

It inhibits pro-inflammatory pathways (NF-κB, MAPK) and scavenges reactive oxygen species through triterpenoid saponins and phytoecdysteroids. It also reduces allergic responses, inhibits histamine release, and stimulates epidermal regeneration.


Research

High confidence
Effective range 0.025–0.1%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Topical application in polyherbal blends showed improved skin desquamation and epidermal regeneration at 0.025%-0.1% concentrations.
  2. 02 Demonstrated significant reduction in inflammatory cytokines at 0.025%-0.1% in dietary and in vitro studies.
  3. 03 Exhibited >90% antimicrobial activity against specific pathogens at 1.0 mg/mL (0.1%) concentration.

Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4.5 – 6.5
0 7 14

Stability

Most stable in slightly acidic formulations (pH 4.5-6.5). It should be added during the cooling phase to preserve heat-sensitive phytoecdysteroids.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Highly alkaline environments (pH > 8.0)

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Though not formally CIR reviewed, it has a long history of traditional medicinal use with reported 'low toxicity'; no adverse effects are documented for topical cosmetic use.


Your Skin

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

Our Assessment

Valuable

A valuable botanical extract offering significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative benefits across various skin types, supported by efficacy at low concentrations.


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