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PAPAVER RHOEAS PETAL EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS 84696-43-5 / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING

Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract is a multifunctional botanical ingredient recognized for its capacity to enhance skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration. It actively targets signs of aging and cellulite while offering significant soothing and antioxidant benefits to the skin.

Summary

Emollient Soothing Skin Conditioning Anti-aging Firming Hydrating Antioxidant Anti-cellulite

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract operates on multiple biological pathways to improve skin health. It exhibits a skin-tightening and anti-cellulite effect by modulating lipogenesis and lipolysis; specifically, it reduces glycero-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (G3PDH) activity to inhibit new lipid synthesis and increases free fatty acid release to activate existing lipid breakdown. It significantly boosts hyaluronic acid (HA) levels within skin cells, demonstrating a 19% rise in epidermal HA and a 33% increase in papillary dermal HA, thereby enhancing hydration and tissue cohesion. Furthermore, it aids in densifying the papillary dermis, stabilizing the dermal-epidermal junction, and improving microcirculation. Its rich composition of anthocyanins, polyphenols, saponins, sterols, alkaloids, and flavonoids provides notable antioxidant protection.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range ≥0.1%
Optimal

0.1%

Key findings

  1. 01 Statistically significant improvements in skin viscoelasticity, smoothness, blood microcirculation, and linearization of the dermo-hypodermal junction when applied at 0.1% concentration to the thighs.
  2. 02 Increased expression of hyaluronic acid (HA) by 19% in the epidermis and 33% in the papillary dermis (via a branded ingredient POPPYDERM).

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The content of active compounds like anthocyanins is influenced by the extraction solvent; alcohol solutions are generally more effective than water for extracting anthocyanins, which can impact stability and efficacy.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Unknown
Sensitization risk Low

Generally well-tolerated with no expected side effects when applied externally in low doses, exhibiting no phototoxicity. While the alkaloid rhoeadin can be slightly toxic if consumed excessively, this does not apply to external use. Cosmetic products containing this ingredient adhere to rigorous safety assessments in the EU. EWG Skin Deep rates it 'LOW' for Cancer, Allergies & Immunotoxicity, and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity, while INCIDecoder shows 'No penalty' in all categories.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract is a valuable multi-active ingredient offering significant benefits for skin firmness, hydration, soothing, and anti-cellulite action across all skin types.

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