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ANGELICA GIGAS ROOT EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS - / HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Angelica Gigas Root Extract is a multi-functional botanical ingredient prized for its anti-aging, brightening, and soothing properties. It helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles, photodamage, and hyperpigmentation while calming the skin.

Summary

antioxidant soothing skin conditioning anti-inflammatory

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract functions by inhibiting collagenase and elastase enzymes, thereby preserving structural skin proteins. Its active pyranocoumarins also reduce melanin synthesis for a brightening effect and suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines, offering soothing benefits.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.005–3.5%
Optimal

3.5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Anti-wrinkle properties of Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts using mineral-rich water, NIH/PubMed (2021)
  2. 02 LABIO / OQEMA Group Formulation Guide

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No data available regarding dusting practices for this ingredient.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

The extract can be isolated in oil-soluble (e.g., decursin via ethanol extraction) or water-soluble (e.g., ferments) forms. It is stable under normal temperatures but sensitive to strong oxidizing agents.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Max tested
1%
Sensitization risk Low

While often used in concentrations up to 5% in complex herbal mixtures, pure extract cytotoxicity is typically evaluated up to 1%. It is generally considered safe, but the CIR has not yet issued a final safety assessment.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable multi-functional ingredient offering significant anti-aging, brightening, and soothing benefits with low irritancy, suitable for most skin types.

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