Soothing ingredient
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract is an aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract from the leaves and stems of the Mediterranean (Italian) cypress. The extract provides proanthocyanidins, quercetin, rutin, and cedrol with antioxidant, astringent, and antimicrobial properties. Used in premium Korean skincare (Medicube vitamin C ampoules) as part of a multi-botanical complex for its pore-refining and antioxidant character.
Also known as: Mediterranean cypress extract, Italian cypress extract
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Benefits
- ✓Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean cypress) leaf and stem extract is rich in proanthocyanidins, quercetin, rutin, and cedrol (sesquiterpene alcohol) with documented antioxidant and astringent properties
- ✓The tannin content of cypress extract provides a mild astringent-tightening effect on skin, contributing to pore-refining and oil-control formulas
- ✓Antimicrobial activity against P. acnes (now C. acnes) makes it a useful addition to formulas targeting acne-prone and oily skin types
Watch for
- ⚠Essential oil from Cupressus sempervirens is a known sensitizer; the leaf/stem extract at cosmetic concentrations has a much lower sensitization risk than the oil but individuals with conifer sensitivity should be aware
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Niacinamide+ Salicylic Acid+ Centella Asiatica Extract
