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PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA JUICE.

Valuable CAS 85085-64-9 / SKIN CONDITIONING

Derived from the Narrowleaf Plantain, Plantago Lanceolata Juice is a botanical ingredient recognized for its multifaceted benefits, including potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, alongside its historical use in promoting skin healing and strengthening the skin barrier.

Summary

Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial Antimicrobial Wound Healing Epithelisation Support Astringent Hydrating Skin Barrier Strengthening Anti-aging

Science

Mechanism of Action

Plantago Lanceolata Juice contains active compounds such as flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, iridoid glycosides (e.g., aucubin, catalpol), mucilages, tannins, and acteoside. It functions as an antioxidant, defending skin from environmental stressors by reducing free radical formation and inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Its anti-inflammatory properties, partly attributed to acteoside's inhibition of the cyclooxygenase pathway, help to alleviate irritation and inflammation, making it beneficial for conditions like acne, blemished skin, and eczema. The juice also exhibits antibacterial and antimicrobial effects, owing to its tannin content. It supports wound healing and epithelisation, promoting the recovery of skin lesions and aiding in collagen synthesis by potentially increasing tissue zinc and copper levels. Furthermore, tannins provide astringent qualities that can offer a tightening effect, while mucilages contribute to deep hydration, thereby strengthening the skin barrier. Some sources also suggest anti-aging benefits through the reduction of visible signs of aging and assistance in redefining facial features.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Traditional applications document the use of juice from Plantago major, a close relative, for superficial wound healing.
  2. 02 An ointment containing 10% Plantago lanceolata L. *extract* (distinct from juice) applied to excisional wounds in mice demonstrated advanced vascularization and collagen deposition by day 14.
  3. 03 A 20% concentration of Plantago lanceolata L. *extract* (not explicitly juice) in an ointment on excisional wounds in mice resulted in more prominent epithelialization, alongside advanced vascularization and collagen deposition by day 14.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No data is available to suggest that Plantago Lanceolata Juice is commonly 'dusted' or used at ineffective percentages in cosmetic formulations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The stability of key constituents like aucubin in the raw Plantago lanceolata herb is sensitive to processing; drying at 40-50°C can significantly decrease aucubin content, leading to degradation and discoloration. Drying at room temperature preserves higher concentrations. Specific stability data for Plantago Lanceolata Juice within cosmetic formulations is not readily available, indicating that careful formulation and testing are crucial.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has not formally assessed Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, nor the juice specifically. Generally, Plantago lanceolata is considered well-tolerated. However, there is a moderate potential for sensitizing effects due to its natural fragrance compounds and tannin content, with greater concern when the essential oil form is used. Individuals with pollen allergies might experience reactivity. While suppliers of the *leaf extract* recommend a maximum concentration of 10%, no specific maximum concentration is provided for the juice form. A 14-day oral toxicity study of a syrup containing Plantago lanceolata dry leaf extract in rats showed no signs of toxicity.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Plantago Lanceolata Juice is a valuable, multi-functional botanical ingredient offering significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing benefits for all skin types, though more specific clinical studies on its topical juice form with defined concentrations would further solidify its precise efficacy.

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