Soothing ingredient
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Extract from the leaves of Thuja orientalis (syn. Platycladus orientalis), the Chinese or Oriental arborvitae. Contains flavonoids (quercetin, hinokiflavone, amentoflavone), terpenoids, and tannins. Used in Korean acne and trouble-targeting formulas for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaf extract at cosmetic concentrations is considered safe — distinct from the essential oil, which contains neurotoxic thujone.
Also known as: platycladus orientalis leaf extract, oriental arborvitae leaf extract, chinese arborvitae leaf extract
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Benefits
- ✓Quercetin and flavone glycosides provide anti-inflammatory activity relevant to acne-prone skin
- ✓Antimicrobial properties (from terpenoids and flavonoids) help address acne-causing bacteria
- ✓Traditional East Asian herbal medicine use for troubled, oily skin types
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Centella Asiatica Extract+ Niacinamide+ Zinc PCA