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AKEBIA QUINATA FRUIT EXTRACT.

Valuable / SKIN PROTECTING

Akebia Quinata Fruit Extract is a multi-functional botanical ingredient known for its anti-aging and antioxidant properties. It visibly reduces wrinkle depth and enhances skin's hydration and elasticity.

Summary

antioxidant moisturizer/humectant soothing

Science

Mechanism of Action

It acts as an an anti-glycation and antioxidant agent, inhibiting AGE formation and suppressing ROS production by 88.3%. This promotes skin elasticity by stimulating fibrillin-1 and boosts urea production for enhanced moisturization.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.5–2%
Optimal

0.5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Clinical evaluation (0.5-2%) over eight weeks showed decreased depth of crow's feet wrinkles.
  2. 02 In vitro, it suppressed ROS production by 88.3% and inhibited cellular senescence in human dermal fibroblasts.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Stable in water-based systems and often supplied in a water/glycerin base. Best added during the cooling phase of emulsions to protect sensitive antioxidant fractions.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Highly acidic environments

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
2%
Sensitization risk Low

While not CIR-reviewed, clinical studies report no skin primary irritation in human subjects at typical usage levels of 0.5–2%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Akebia Quinata Fruit Extract is a valuable anti-aging and moisturizing ingredient, demonstrated to reduce wrinkles and protect against oxidative stress with low irritation potential.

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