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ALLIUM CEPA BULB EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS 8054-39-5 / SKIN CONDITIONING

This botanical extract, derived from onion, is recognized for its significant ability to improve scar appearance, reduce redness, and soothe blemish-prone skin. It offers antioxidant protection and conditioning benefits for a range of skin types.

Summary

antioxidant soothing skin conditioning anti-inflammatory scar reduction antimicrobial

Science

Mechanism of Action

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract exhibits anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting inflammatory mediators and provides antioxidant defense through flavonoids like quercetin. It also reduces collagen overproduction in scar tissue by inhibiting fibroblast proliferation and offers antimicrobial action.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 10–85%
Optimal

10%

Key findings

  1. 01 Topical application of 10% extract improved postsurgical scar appearance (redness, texture) within 8 weeks.
  2. 02 A 10% extract gel effectively reduced the height and redness of hypertrophic scars and keloids.
  3. 03 High concentrations (85%) are utilized in products for blemish-prone skin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with soothing benefits.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in aqueous solutions (pH 5.0-7.0), but sensitive to extreme heat, prolonged UV exposure, and strongly alkaline environments which can degrade active flavonoids.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Strongly alkaline environments

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

While not specifically reviewed by CIR for cosmetic use, it is widely considered safe as a food-grade ingredient with no reported endocrine disruption or systemic toxicity in European Commission reports.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract is a valuable botanical for addressing scar appearance, soothing irritated skin, and providing antioxidant benefits across all skin types.

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