An extract derived from the cucumber-like fruits of ivy gourd. It contains a large amount of soothing mucilage as well as some antioxidant carotenoids. It has also been shown that the extract may have some anti-allergy properties.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Coccinia indica fruit extract is an antioxidant and soothing extract from the fruits of ivy gourd, a species of cucumber-like gourds that grow bright red, edible fruits. The fruits are used in the local cuisine of India, as well as in traditional medicine to treat skin wounds and inflammation.
It has also been shown that the extract may have some anti-allergy properties. The fruits mainly contain a thick mucilage that forms a protective, soothing layer on the skin’s surface.
The plant pigments that give it the red color are carotenoids, which also have antioxidant effects.
Science
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Tamilselvan, N., Thirumalai, T., Elumalai, E., Balaji, R., & David, E. (2011). Pharmacognosy of Coccinia grandis: a review. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1(2), S299–S302.
