An extract from bananas that has a variety of astringent and antioxidant phenolic compounds and that has a sweet, fruity aroma.
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.
Other functions
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Astringent
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
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.
Musa sapientum fruit extract is an extract obtained from banana fruit, either whole or from the peels that are a byproduct of banana processing.
Banana peels contain a wide variety of phenolic compounds, most of which have astringent properties: they make the skin feel tighter and help to close small cuts and wounds. The phenolic compounds also have antioxidant properties.
Science
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Phuaklee, P., Ruangnoo, S., & Itharat, A. (2012). Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of extracts from Musa sapientum peel. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 95 Suppl 1, S142–S146.
Products with Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
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