A soothing and astringent extract derived from Meadowsweet flowers. It contains a plant version of anti-inflammatory salicylic acid - salicin.
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.
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.
Spiraea ulmaria extract is a soothing and astringent extract derived from Meadowsweet flowers.
The Latin name for this plant is Filipendula ulmaria (although it used to be Spiraea ulmaria). If the old name reminds you of Aspirin, then you are right – meadowsweet (along with willow bark) contains the plant version of salicylic acid called salicin, and the brand name Aspirin was derived from the word Spiraea.
Due to its salicin content, meadowsweet extract has potent anti-inflammatory effects and the salicylic acid is also able to soften hard and cracked skin (for example on the soles of the feet). Tannins from the meadowsweet flower extract have astringent effects and assist in the healing process.
People allergic to aspirin should avoid this extract as well.
Science
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Samardžić, S., Arsenijević, J., Božić, D., Milenković, M., Tešević, V., & Maksimović, Z. (2018). Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective activity of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. and Filipendula vulgaris Moench. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 213, 132–137.
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