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AMORPHA FRUTICOSA EXTRACT.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING

This botanical extract offers multifaceted benefits, including skin brightening, anti-aging, sebum regulation, and antioxidant protection. It works to improve skin tone, texture, and overall skin health.

Summary

antioxidant skin-brightening soothing antimicrobial

Science

Mechanism of Action

It brightens skin by inhibiting tyrosinase and promoting melanosome degradation via the AMPK pathway. Additionally, it provides anti-aging effects by inhibiting MMP-1 and lipoxygenase, reducing inflammation and preserving collagen.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.1–10%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 KR101551243B1 (Cosmetic Composition for Skin Whitening)
  2. 02 Current Issues in Molecular Biology (2022, 44, 2856–2867)
  3. 03 Romanian Biotechnological Letters (2015, Vol. 20, No. 4)

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No data suggests this ingredient is commonly dusted.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4.5 – 5.5
0 7 14

Stability

Best extracted with ethanol, and glycerol is a recommended stabilizer. It is sensitive to high temperatures, with activity loss reported above 50°C.

Synergies

  • Fomes fomentarius

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • High temperature processing (>50°C)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
10%
Sensitization risk Low

Though not CIR reviewed, it is used up to 10% in patented formulations. Root extracts contain rotenoids which can be cytotoxic at higher concentrations, requiring careful formulation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Amorpha Fruticosa Extract is a valuable multi-functional ingredient for brightening, anti-aging, and soothing, with good skin compatibility across all skin types.

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