Soothing ingredient
Atractylodes Chinensis Rhizome Extract
Extract from the rhizome of Atractylodes chinensis, the northern Chinese sibling species of A. lancea and botanically distinct from it. Primary bioactives are sesquiterpenoids atractylon and atractylenolides I–III plus polyacetylenes, which modulate 5-LOX, COX-2, and NF-κB inflammatory pathways. Used predominantly in premium Korean Hanbang essences and creams for soothing and barrier support.
skin-conditioninganti-inflammatoryastringentsoothing
Benefits
- ✓Calms irritated and reactive skin by inhibiting leukotriene and prostaglandin production via 5-LOX and COX-2 pathway suppression
- ✓Supports the moisture barrier through polysaccharide content and reduction of barrier-compromising inflammatory cytokines
- ✓May contribute to more even skin tone by downregulating MITF and tyrosinase activity in vitro
Watch for
- ⚠Asteraceae cross-reactivity: individuals allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, or daisies carry elevated sensitization risk
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Niacinamide+ Glycerin+ Sodium Hyaluronate+ Adenosine+ Panax Ginseng Root Extract
