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MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF POWDER.

Valuable CAS 93165-54-9 / ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ANTIPLAQUE, HAIR CONDITIONING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING

Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder is a multi-functional botanical ingredient prized for its rich antioxidant profile and diverse skin benefits. Clinical data indicates its efficacy in reducing wrinkles, enhancing skin moisture, providing photoprotection, and acting as a gentle exfoliant.

Summary

Antioxidant Moisturizing Anti-aging Exfoliant Photoprotective Anti-inflammatory Antimicrobial Skin conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates through several key pathways. Its potent antioxidant capacity scavenges free radicals, mitigating oxidative stress linked to premature aging and environmental damage. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, aiding in soothing irritation, preventing infections, and managing acne. Furthermore, it supports cellular repair and collagen synthesis, actively inhibits collagenase and elastase enzymes to preserve skin structure, and offers photoprotective qualities by filtering UV radiation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.5–5%
Optimal

5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Ethanol extracts at 0.5% demonstrated effectiveness in moisturizing skin and reducing wrinkles.
  2. 02 At 2%, ethanol extracts achieved a 27.13% reduction in skin wrinkles, with 5% extracts showing the highest average reduction at 34.92%. The 5% concentration also positively impacted cell proliferation, metabolism, and oxidative stress reduction.
  3. 03 Formulations containing 2-4% Moringa oleifera leaf extracts exhibited UV filtering activity, providing photoprotection with SPF values comparable to SPF 2.
  4. 04 Recommended at 1.0-2.0% as a natural exfoliant in various formulations to enhance skin smoothness, boost tone, and improve microcirculation.
  5. 05 Extracts at 0.8% (8 mg/mL) displayed promising anti-collagenase and anti-elastase activities, suggesting anti-aging benefits through the inhibition of enzymes that degrade collagen and elastin.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 9
0 7 14

Stability

While raw Moringa oleifera leaf powder generally has low water solubility, solid dispersions can significantly enhance its solubility (54% to 98.74%). Protein extracts demonstrate high solubility at pH 9.0 (92.72%), with low solubility between pH 4.0 and 5.0 (1-1.09%). Formulations with 3% ethanol extract have shown good physical stability, maintaining pH values typically between 5.9 and 7.7. Encapsulated leaf powder extract microcapsules exhibited optimal stability for 28 days when stored at 4°C.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has not specifically reviewed Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder. However, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, a related botanical, has been reviewed and deemed safe for various skin conditioning applications. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has not published a specific opinion. An FDA 'incomplete' New Dietary Ingredient notification pertains to oral consumption, not topical safety, and does not suggest topical unsafety. Animal safety studies using aqueous leaf extracts indicate a high degree of safety, and topical formulations have consistently reported no significant irritant potential or adverse effects in human studies.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder is a valuable botanical ingredient offering scientifically supported benefits for moisturization, wrinkle reduction, antioxidant protection, and overall skin health across various skin types.

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