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SIDERITIS SCARDICA LEAF/STEM/FLOWER WATER.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING

SIDERITIS SCARDICA LEAF/STEM/FLOWER WATER is a botanical extract derived from Greek Mountain Tea, prized for its diverse benefits to skin health. It serves as a potent antioxidant while also providing essential conditioning, protective, and soothing properties. This ingredient is particularly beneficial for addressing signs of aging and environmental stressors.

Summary

Antioxidant Skin conditioning Skin protecting Anti-inflammatory Anti-aging Moisturizing Photoprotective Anti-allergic

Science

Mechanism of Action

This botanical water operates as a robust antioxidant, actively neutralizing reactive oxygen species to mitigate oxidative stress and prevent cellular damage. Key active compounds, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, are responsible for its efficacy as a skin conditioning and protecting agent. The ingredient demonstrates anti-inflammatory action, potentially reducing irritation and redness. Furthermore, it offers anti-aging benefits by inhibiting enzymes such as collagenase and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) induced by UVB radiation, and by preventing advanced glycation end product (AGE) formation. Additional reported properties include anti-allergic, moisturizing, and photoprotective qualities, alongside traditional associations with antimicrobial effects.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 50–200%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 In in vitro screenings, Sideritis scardica extract demonstrated significant inhibition of collagenase and advanced glycation end product (AGE) formation, alongside antioxidative and antiallergic activities. It also inhibited UVB-induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) expression.
  2. 02 Specific Sideritis scardica extracts, at in vitro concentrations ranging from 50-200 µg/mL (with effects more pronounced at ≥ 50 µg/mL), exhibited neuroprotective properties against amyloid beta toxicity and significantly reduced hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress.
  3. 03 Topical cutaneous application of Sideritis scardica has been reported to confer antioxidant, anti-aging, moisturizing, and photoprotective benefits.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

As a leaf/stem/flower water, this ingredient is a liquid extract and not typically a powdered component, thus it does not fall under the concern of 'dusting' at negligible percentages.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While an explicit optimal pH range for cosmetic formulation stability is not stated, research indicates that Sideritis scardica extracts exhibit a higher dissolution rate and improved adsorption in acidic mediums, such as pH 4, compared to neutral pH 7.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

No specific safety status has been established by the CIR, SCCS, or FDA for SIDERITIS SCARDICA LEAF/STEM/FLOWER WATER as a cosmetic ingredient. However, INCI Beauty rates this ingredient with 'No penalty' across all safety categories, suggesting a low general concern for its use.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile botanical water is a valuable addition to skincare formulations, offering broad-spectrum benefits including potent antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and protective properties, with a low risk of irritation across all skin types.

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