Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Explained
Centaurea Cyanus Flower extract comes from the cornflower, Centaurea cyanus. The cornflower is native to Europe.
Cornflowers contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains high amounts of anxiotidants such as Vitamin C. They also contain flavonoids and anthocyanins.
Folk medicine in European cultures used cornflowers to help treat eye inflammation.
Fun fact: Cornflowers were used to determine if love was returned. Young men would wear cornflowers and if the color faded quickly, it meant the love was not reciprocated.
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What it does
Astringent
Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
55317
INCI Name
CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT
EC #
 281-664-0
All Functions
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
