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Moumoujus

BRASSICA SPROUT EXTRACT.

Valuable / ANTIOXIDANT

A potent botanical extract derived from sprouted cruciferous vegetables that delivers concentrated sulforaphane and isothiocyanates to activate skin's natural antioxidant defenses. This multifunctional ingredient demonstrates clinically proven benefits for reducing pigmentation, enhancing barrier function, and providing anti-pollution protection through advanced cellular pathways.

Summary

antioxidant skin conditioning soothing emollient anti-pollution brightening

Science

Mechanism of Action

Activates the Nrf2 pathway to boost endogenous antioxidant enzyme production while simultaneously inhibiting α-MSH for pigmentation control, suppressing MMP-1 collagen breakdown, and reducing COX-2 inflammatory markers through p38 MAPK pathway modulation, additionally promoting microcirculation for enhanced skin plumping effects.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 1–5%
Optimal

2%

Key findings

  1. 01 2-5% concentration increased lip volume and hydration significantly after 3 weeks twice-daily application
  2. 02 2% sulforaphane-rich extract achieved 31-100% wrinkle reduction and visible age spot improvement over 2 months
  3. 03 1-5% concentration provided measurable anti-inflammatory and wound-healing benefits with enhanced pollution resistance

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted
Min. effective
0.5%
Red flag below
0.25%

Clinical efficacy demonstrated at meaningful concentrations starting from 1%, making concentrations below 0.5% likely insufficient for therapeutic benefit, with anything under 0.25% purely cosmetic dusting.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Heat-sensitive active requiring incorporation below 40-70°C depending on supplier specifications, with sulforaphane content optimally preserved at pH 6.0 in slightly acidic to neutral environments.

Synergies

  • Antioxidant complexes
  • Barrier repair ingredients
  • Anti-pollution actives

Conflicts

  • High temperatures above 70°C
  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Extreme pH formulations below 4.0 or above 8.0

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
5%
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Low

Classified as 'Safe as Used' in commercial formulations up to 5% concentration, with source materials recognized as GRAS by FDA for food consumption, indicating excellent safety profile.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A scientifically-backed multifunctional active with proven efficacy across anti-aging, brightening, and protection benefits at clinically meaningful concentrations.

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