Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Reduces Irritation
These ingredients are often used to help reduce irritation and support the skin barrier. They can be especially helpful for soothing sensitive or reactive skin, but how well they work can vary from person to person.
Explained
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract comes from the Boerhavia Diffusa tree, or more commonly known as punarnava, red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine.
This tree is native to India and commonly used in ayurvedic medicine.
Studies show this extract helps soothe and hydrate skin. This root contains many amino acids that help moisturize skin, such as arginine and glycine.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract also contains antioxidants, antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
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What it does
Skin Protecting
To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Alternative names
Punarnava
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
82759
INCI Name
BOERHAVIA DIFFUSA ROOT EXTRACT
EC #
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All Functions
Skin Protecting
