An extract from the root of the great burnet plant that is rich in astringent tannins and cleansing saponins. Its anti-wrinkle activity has yet to be confirmed.
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.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Refreshing
Refreshing
Refreshing ingredients leave the skin feeling refreshed and 'awake'.
Refreshing
Refreshing
Refreshing ingredients leave the skin feeling refreshed and 'awake'.
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.
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract is an astringent and cleansing extract derived from the roots of the Sanguisorba officinalis, also known as great burnet. This plant has thick roots that contain a high amount of tannins (which have astringent properties) and saponins (which acts as a cleansing agent).
According to one study made on cell cultures, the saponins have some anti-wrinkle effects (by boosting the production of collagen), although this has not yet been confirmed.
The root extract has been used in European and Chinese traditional medicine for centuries to stop bleeding and to heal wounds. These effects are said to be reflected in the flowers, which are dark blood red in color.
Science
1
Jang, E., Inn, K.-S., Jang, Y. P., Lee, K.-T., & Lee, J.-H. (2018). Phytotherapeutic Activities of Sanguisorba officinalis and its Chemical Constituents: A Review. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 46(02), 299–318.
Products with Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
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