A moisturizing extract derived from the roots of the dwarf lilyturf, also known as mondo grass. It is rich in humectant polysaccharides and contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
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.
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.
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract is obtained from the root of the dwarf lilyturf plant, also known as mondo grass. Native to China and Japan, this plant has traditionally been used in these countries as a remedy for cough, fever, and inflammation.
As for skincare, mondo grass root extract contains polysaccharides and acts as a humectant. It also has steroidal saponins and homoisoflavonoids – which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Science
1
Chen, M.-H., Chen, X.-J., Wang, M., Lin, L.-G., & Wang, Y.-T. (2016). Ophiopogon japonicus—A phytochemical, ethnomedicinal and pharmacological review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 181, 193–213. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.01.037
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Humectant
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