Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract

This ingredient comes from the seeds of the sicklepod plant, a member of the legume family. It has skin conditioning properties.

Due to the polysaccharide content, this extract can moisturize and soothe the skin.

Research on the seeds have shown that some of the compounds in the extract demonstrate antioxidant activity comparable to Ascorbic Acid.

Please know that Ascorbic acid does have decades of research so it is still the gold standard. But there's no harm in using this as a supportive ingredient unless you have a legume allergy. Those with a legume allergy should definitely patch test.

Fun fact: This ingredient has been used in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine for centuries.