Veronica officinalis extract is derived from a flowering plant called heath speedwell, also known as Paul's betony. The plant is native to Europe, where it has been used in traditional medicine to treat a cough, kidney diseases, and wounds.
According to the research, it offers antioxidants that can protect the skin from oxidative stress.
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