Derived from green or common purslane, this moisturizing extract is particularly rich in alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, and contains antioxidant glutathione and vitamin E. As a herbal medicine, it is believed to treat headaches and inflammation.
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.
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.
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.
Portulaca oleracea extract is derived from the Portulaca oleracea plant, also known as green or common purslane. This plant has thick, dark green leaves and vibrant, yellow flowers and is widely used in many countries’ cuisines and traditional medicines.
As a herbal medicine, it is believed to treat headaches and inflammation. Green purslane, out of all the other green leafy plants, is known to be one of the richest sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.
It also contains vitamins (in particular, vitamin E) and antioxidants (glutathione), can act as a moisturizing ingredient, and soothe irritated and inflamed skin.
Science
1
Iranshahy, M., Javadi, B., Iranshahi, M., Jahanbakhsh, S. P., Mahyari, S., Hassani, F. V., & Karimi, G. (2017). A review of traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Portulaca oleracea L. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 205, 158–172. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2017.05.004
2
Uddin, M. K., Juraimi, A. S., Ali, M. E., & Ismail, M. R. (2012). Evaluation of antioxidant properties and mineral composition of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) at different growth stages. International journal of molecular sciences, 13(8), 10257–10267. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms130810257
3
Rashed, A. N., F. U. Afifi, and A. M. Disi. "Simple evaluation of the wound healing activity of a crude extract of Portulaca oleracea L.(growing in Jordan) in Mus musculus JVI-1." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 88.2 (2003): 131-136.
Humectant
