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USTILAGO ESCULENTA/ZIZANIA LATIFOLIA STEM FERMENT EXTRACT.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING

This fermented extract, derived from Ustilago esculenta and Zizania latifolia, acts as a potent skin conditioner and moisturizer. It provides comprehensive antioxidant and photoaging protection while supporting innate skin immunity.

Skin Conditioning Antioxidant Moisturizer

Science

It enhances antioxidant defenses through NRF2 pathway activation and direct radical scavenging, and reduces UVB-induced damage by inhibiting reactive oxygen species generation. Additionally, it stimulates the innate immune system via human β-defensin-2 induction.


Research

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Demonstrated robust antioxidant activity by radical scavenging and activating the NRF2 pathway.
  2. 02 Attenuated UVB-induced skin damage and photoaging in both in vivo and in vitro models by inhibiting ROS generation.
  3. 03 Stimulated innate immune system by increasing human β-defensin-2 promoter activity by approximately 4-fold at 0.01%.

Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Formal safety reviews by major regulatory bodies are not available. While adverse reactions are uncommon, patch testing is recommended; consult a healthcare professional for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to lacking data.


Your Skin

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

Our Assessment

Valuable

A valuable multi-functional ingredient, offering significant antioxidant, photoaging, and immune-support benefits with low irritancy for all skin types.


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