Barrier support ingredient
Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract
Extract from the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea (Asteraceae), used in TCM as Cangzhu. Principal bioactives are atractylodin (polyacetylene) and sesquiterpenoids β-eudesmol, hinesol, and atractylon, which inhibit 5-LOX and COX-1 inflammatory pathways and support epidermal barrier function. Appears in premium Korean Hanbang formulations paired with other TCM-derived actives for barrier reinforcement and anti-inflammatory benefits.
skin-conditioninganti-inflammatoryantioxidantantimicrobialsoothing
Benefits
- ✓Strengthens the skin's protective barrier, reducing trans-epidermal water loss and improving resilience in stressed or sensitized skin
- ✓Calms visible redness and inflammatory responses via atractylodin's inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)
- ✓Sesquiterpenoids β-eudesmol and hinesol provide antioxidant protection against free radical damage from UV and environmental stress
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Niacinamide+ Centella Asiatica Extract+ Glycerin+ Panax Ginseng Root Extract
