Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract

Bäst

Antioxidant

Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract omedelbart

  • Non-fragrant plant extract
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Has anti-inflammatory properties
  • Also called lucerne

Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract beskrivning

_Medicago sativa_ (alfalfa) extract comes from a plant in the legume family known as alfalfa or lucerne. It is primarily used as a feed crop for domestic livestock and is also used as a human food source, particularly in salads. Research finds that there is additional value in alfalfa, especially when it comes to topical application. This non-fragrant plant extract is rich in free-radical fighting antioxidants, among them polyphenols and coumarins. As if that weren’t enough, _Medicago sativa_ (alfalfa) extract has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a welcome addition in skin soothing products. Emerging research also indicates that in medical settings, high amounts of alfalfa extract (20% or greater) could even encourage collagen fiber growth. Use levels of alfalfa extract in cosmetics ranges from 0.5–2% when supplied in a water-based blend that includes a glycol or glycerin. All of this is to say that alfalfa extract is a good ingredient to seek out if you’re looking for anti-aging and soothing benefits.

Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract referenser

  • Current Traditional Medicine, December 2024, pages 18-24
  • Archives of Biological Sciences, January 2023, pages 279-286
  • Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, January 2023, pages 77-83
  • Oxidative Medicine and Cell Longevity, March 2022, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, November 2022, pages 6,270-6,280
  • International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, February 2022, pages 22-33
  • BioResearch Open Access, October 2020, pages 229-242
  • Industrial Crops and Products, August 2013, pages 634-644

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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.