Nome INCI
Illicium verum (Anise) Fruit Extract (and) Maltodextrin
Description:
Natural derived multifunctional ingredient for greasy and combination skins. Thanks to its natural substances, Star Anise Extract is able to perform 5 different activities for a complete action against blemishes and the cutaneous manifestation of acne conditions, without irritating nor damaging skin hydrolipidic layer: sebum normalizing, exfoliating to prevent the obstruction of the pilosebaceous duct, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It has a proven effiacy in reducing comedones.
Origin:
Natural derived ingredient from Star Anise, with a titrated content in Shikimic Acid
Application:
- Sebum-normalizing formulations
- Products for acneic skins
- Anti-blemishes serums, gels and creams;
- Purifying cleansers.
Dosage:
1-3%
Form:
Powder
Efficacy tests:
in vitro
in vivo