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AMARANTHUS HYPOCHONDRIACUS SEED EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS 90320-45-9 / ANTIOXIDANT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING

This botanical extract exhibits significant cytoprotective and antioxidant properties, actively enhancing skin barrier function and hydration. It conditions and protects the skin, making it highly suitable for all skin types due to its low irritancy and comedogenicity profile.

Summary

antioxidant emollient humectant skin conditioning skin protecting

Science

Mechanism of Action

Its multifunctional action is driven by high squalene content and bioactive peptides, which reinforce the lipid barrier by mimicking skin-surface lipids. It also stimulates the Nrf2 pathway, providing potent antioxidant defense to mitigate UV-induced oxidative stress.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.1–2%
Optimal

1%

Key findings

  1. 01 A 0.1-0.15% concentration demonstrated cytoprotective effects against UVA-induced apoptosis in human fibroblasts by activating Nrf2 antioxidant processes (PubMed Central, 2023).
  2. 02 Formulations with 1-2% amaranth oil improved skin barrier hydration and reduced lipid peroxidation, showing optimal rheological and sensory characteristics (MDPI Separations, 2022).

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4.5 – 6.5
0 7 14

Stability

Aqueous extracts are stable within pH 4.5–6.5. Oil forms with unsaturated fatty acids benefit from hydrogenation or tocopherol addition for enhanced stability against oxidation.

Synergies

  • Squalane (for rheological and sensory improvement, barrier support)
  • Tocopherols (for oil stability)

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • High heat (for unrefined oil forms)
  • Extreme pH levels (for aqueous peptide extracts)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
100%
Sensitization risk Low

While CIR has not specifically reviewed this subspecies, amaranth derivatives are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food use.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This multifunctional extract offers significant cytoprotective, antioxidant, and barrier-enhancing benefits, making it valuable for a wide range of precision skincare applications.

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