Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract omedelbart
- From the honey locust plant
- Has antioxidant benefits
- Serves as a skin and hair conditioning ingredient
- Also helps stabilize and thicken formulas
Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract beskrivning
_Gleditsia triacanthos_ seed extract comes from a plant commonly known as the honey locust that is native to central parts of North America. While not a commonly used ingredient in cosmetics, _Gleditsia triacanthos_ seed extract offers antioxidant benefits for skin, primarily through its content of phenols. Honey locust seed extract is also known for its concentration of galactomannans, a type of polysaccharide (complex sugar) found in plant seeds. These galactomannans serve as hair and skin conditioning agents, as well as thickening and stabilizing cosmetic formulas. This extract is generally used in amounts from 0.5-1.5% in skin care products.