Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Derived from the root of the shrubby sophora, this soothing extract contains anti-inflammatory flavonoids. It also has the ability to reduce the appearance of dark spots.

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Overview

Sophora Angustifolia root extract is derived from the roots of the shrubby sophora, a plant commonly found in Asia. Sophora has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Some studies show that Sophora Angustifolia extracts are effective in lightening hyperpigmentation, with effects similar to that of hydroquinone or niacinamide. The plant has the ability to block tyrosinase, which is the compound responsible for melanin formation in the skin (and it can therefore be used to reduce the appearance of dark spots on the skin).

The root extract, in particular, has also been shown to contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory effects.

Science

Li, J., Zhang, X., Shen, X., Long, Q., Xu, C., Tan, C., & Lin, Y. (2020). Phytochemistry and biological properties of isoprenoid flavonoids from Sophora flavescens Ait. Fitoterapia, 143, 104556. doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104556

Singh SK, Baker R, Wibawa JI, Bell M, Tobin DJ. The effects of Sophora angustifolia and other natural plant extracts on melanogenesis and melanin transfer in human skin cells. Exp Dermatol. 2013 Jan;22(1):67-9. doi: 10.1111/exd.12061. PMID: 23278898.

Shin, D. H., Cha, Y. J., Joe, G. J., Yang, K. E., Jang, I.-S., Kim, B. H., & Kim, J. M. (2013). Whitening effect ofSophora flavescensextract. Pharmaceutical Biology, 51(11), 1467–1476. doi:10.3109/13880209.2013.799708

Ma H, Huang Q, Qu W, Li L, Wang M, Li S, Chu F. In vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory effects of Sophora flavescens residues. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018 Oct 5;224:497-503. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.06.019. Epub 2018 Jun 18. PMID: 29913301.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

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