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Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract

Explained

You might know this ingredient as Kale. Besides being a superfood, kale has many benefits in skincare.

Kale is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping to stabilize them, antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Beta-carotene and vitamin C are two types of antioxidants found in kale.

Kale leaf extract also helps hydrate the skin as a humectant. Kale is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that help soothe and hydrate skin. Studies show Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract is effective at calming inflammation and treating inflammatory skin diseases.

Besides Vitamin C, Kale is also rich in vitamin A and vitamin K.

See all 188 products with Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract

Users who like it
97%
Users who avoid it
3%

What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Kale Extract

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 83106
INCI Name BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT
EC #  -
All Functions Humectant, Skin Conditioning