An extract from the flowers of the red clover plant that is rich in antioxidant phytoestrogens, astringent tannins, and flavonoids. It can also add a mild, honey-like scent.
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.
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.
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
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.
Trifolium pratense flower extract is derived from the flowers of the red clover plant. Native to many countries, this plant can easily be identified by its edible dark pink flowers. The flowers contain tannins, flavonoids, and are rich in phytoestrogens – which have beneficial effects on skin and wound healing.
In skincare, red clover flower extract acts as an antioxidant that delays the skin and other ingredients in the formulation from becoming damaged by reactive chemicals such as free radicals. Additionally, it can also be used as a fragrant agent for its mild honey-like scent.
Fun fact: red clover is a favorite variety of clover for rabbits.
Science
1
Tundis, R.; Marrelli, M.; Conforti, F.; Tenuta, M.C.; Bonesi, M.; Menichini, F.; Loizzo, M. Trifolium pratense and T. repens (Leguminosae): Edible Flower Extracts as Functional Ingredients. Foods 2015, 4, 338-348.
Products with Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
