Soothing ingredient
Plantago Asiatica Extract
Plantago Asiatica Extract is derived from the leaves and whole plant of Asian plantain, a staple of East Asian herbal medicine. Its key actives — aucubin, plantaginin, and mucilage polysaccharides — deliver anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and barrier-supportive effects. Widely used in K-beauty serums and toners as a calming agent for sensitized or compromised skin.
Also known as: Asian plantain extract
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Benefits
- ✓Reduces redness and inflammation via aucubin (iridoid glycoside) and plantaginin, which inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines and stabilize sensitized skin
- ✓Mucilage polysaccharides support wound healing and barrier recovery by forming a protective film that encourages tissue regeneration
- ✓Mild humectant effect from the polysaccharide fraction helps retain skin moisture, complementing its soothing activity
Watch for
- ⚠Rare contact sensitization reported; patch test recommended for sensitive skin
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Centella Asiatica Extract+ Allantoin+ Panthenol+ Beta-Glucan