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ARBUTUS UNEDO FRUIT EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS 84012-12-4 / ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Derived from the Strawberry Tree, Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract is a versatile botanical component that offers multifaceted benefits for the skin. It acts as a potent antioxidant, helps to diminish skin discolorations, and effectively regulates sebum production.

Summary

Antioxidant Skin conditioning Sebum regulation Matifying Purifying Skin grain refining Pore reduction Hyperpigmentation reduction (Tyrosinase inhibition)

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract is abundant in polyphenols, which confer significant antioxidant capacity, combating pro-aging free-radical damage. It functions as a tyrosinase inhibitor, modulating the enzyme critical for melanin synthesis, thereby addressing hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, it operates as a sophisticated fatty skin regulating agent, actively inhibiting sebocyte proliferation and mitigating stress-induced lipogenesis in sebocytes.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.01–10%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Clinical application as a fatty skin regulating agent demonstrated its ability to inhibit sebocyte proliferation, reduce stress-induced lipogenesis, and perform as a matifying and purifying agent. Compositions are advantageously formulated with 0.01% to 5% by weight of dry matter.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Extraction efficiency of phenolic compounds is enhanced in ethanol-water mixtures compared to aqueous extracts, and the chemical profile can vary with fruit ripeness. Potential aesthetic, stability, or other formulation challenges may limit its overall utility.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
10%
Sensitization risk Low

While directly reviewed 'safe as used' status from CIR, SCCS, or FDA is not explicitly available, its listing in cosmetic databases suggests compliance with EU cosmetic regulations requiring rigorous safety assessments. In vitro studies on related compounds and strawberry tree leaf extract indicated no significant cytotoxic effects or DNA damage at concentrations up to 400 µg/mL. Paula's Choice suggests it is generally non-irritating, though a potential for irritation, inflammation, or dryness may arise when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract is a valuable, multi-functional ingredient, particularly beneficial for oily and hyperpigmented skin, offering antioxidant protection and sebum regulation with a generally low risk of irritation.

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