Derived from the root of an elm tree known as David, this soothing and antioxidant extract has been shown to have humectant moisturizing benefits that are similar to hyaluronic acid’s.
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.
Ulmus davidiana root extract is derived from the root of the small elm tree known as David or Father David. Commonly found in China, Japan, and Korea, the tree is used in oriental traditional medicine as a treatment for skin inflammation.
According to test results conducted with a Corneometer (measures water loss and water content), the Elm root extract showed a moisturizing effect comparable to that of hyaluronic acid.
It is also a promising anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent.
Science
1
Eom SY, Chung CB, Kim YS, Kim JH, Kim KS, Kim YH, Park SH, Hwang YI, Kim KH. Cosmeceutical properties of polysaccharides from the root bark of Ulmus davidiana var. japonica. J Cosmet Sci. 2006 Sep-Oct;57(5):355-67. PMID: 17111070.
2
Jung, M. J., Heo, S.-I., & Wang, M.-H. (2008). Free radical scavenging and total phenolic contents from methanolic extracts of Ulmus davidiana. Food Chemistry, 108(2), 482–487. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.10.081
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Humectant
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