Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Explained
This ingredient is derived from the seeds of the quinoa plant. In skincare, it pulls double duty as a skin conditioning and antioxidant agent.
The key bioactives in this ingredient are hytoecdysteroids (especially 20-hydroxyecdysone), polyphenols, proteins, and essential amino acids like lysine and methionine.
20-Hydroxyecdysone has been shown to helps skin cells mature properly, makes skin thicker and firmer, and slows down the enzymes that break down collagen.
On the anti-aging front, quinoa's active compounds have been shown in lab studies to block the enzymes that break down collagen at pretty low concentrations. They also help reduce free radical damage so you're getting antioxidant protection too.
Quinoa extract helps the skin onto moisture better by boosting the production of two key proteins that keep the skin barrier intact.
And the cool part is that this ingredient is effective at concentrations anywhere from 0.001-5% in a finished product.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated and low-irritation ingredient with research backing its claims.
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