Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract

Bäst

Antioxidant

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract omedelbart

  • Extract derived from watermelon that is rich in antioxidants, particularly lycopene
  • Can help defend skin from environmental stressors and the visible effects of sun damage
  • May also help visibly calm redness in skin
  • Sensitive to air and light, hence opaque, air-restrictive packaging is crucial

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract beskrivning

Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract is a rich source of antioxidants, including the carotenoid pigment lycopene, beta-carotene and lutein. As such, it can help defend skin from environmental stressors and the visible effects of sun damage. Watermelon also contains beneficial vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as amino acids (including arginine), making this a well-rounded skin care ingredient to consider. Interestingly, there is additional research indicating Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract may help visibly calm redness in skin thanks to its high lycopene content; lycopene has soothing properties for all skin types. Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract can be considered an “upcycled” skin care ingredient when the byproducts of watermelon food waste (including watermelon rinds) are repurposed and extracted for cosmetic use. As with other antioxidants, Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract is sensitive to air and light. Hence, it is important that skin care products containing this ingredient be packaged in opaque, air-restrictive components (such as a pump bottle that isn’t see-through).

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract referenser

  • Food & Science Nutrition, January 2021, pages 1,750-1,760
  • International Journal of Nanomedicine, December 2015, pages 7,253-7,264
  • Pharmaceutical Biology, February 2013, pages 226-232
  • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, May 2011, pages 307-314
  • Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, August 2009, pages 1,036-1,038

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.