Science
Mechanism of Action
This extract derives its efficacy from a rich profile of beneficial compounds including flavonoids, saponins, essential oils, and chlorogenic acid. It functions by mitigating inflammatory responses and redness, neutralizing free radicals to combat oxidative damage, and reinforcing the skin's natural protective barrier. Additionally, its natural broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, partly attributed to parahydroxy benzoic acid (PHBA), enhances product preservation.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Medium confidence1%
Key findings
- 01 Proven effective as a natural microbial protection system, maintaining product stability without compromise.
- 02 Demonstrated significant antioxidant capacity, achieving 94.7% ± 0.98% DPPH inhibition when incorporated into a nanoemulsion.
- 03 Concluded as non-irritating on intact human skin in a 24-hour occlusive patch test involving 20 volunteers, alongside in vitro findings of non-corrosive and non-irritant potential for acute eye irritation.
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
The extract's antimicrobial effectiveness is stable across a wide range of pH values, demonstrating independence from pH shifts in cosmetic formulations.
Conflicts
- Citral (may cause a slight pink discoloration without affecting antimicrobial properties)
- Schiff reagents (known to lead to false positive results for formaldehyde detection)
Safety
Safety Profile
Generally regarded as safe for cosmetic use and well-tolerated, with no major adverse effects reported. Human patch tests at 3.5% concentration confirmed no irritation potential. While INCIDecoder suggests the presence of natural parahydroxy benzoic acid (PHBA) and classifies it as a natural paraben, some research indicates this may be due to false positives from incompatible reagent interactions.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract is a valuable, multi-functional botanical ingredient, delivering significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and natural preservative benefits with a demonstrated low irritation potential for diverse skin types.
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