Empetrum Nigrum Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants inhibit oxidation, or a chemical reaction that leads to cell-damage and are found to correct signs of aging, brighten skin tone, and some antioxidants help stimulate collagen.
Explained
Empetrum Nigrum Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract is an exfoliant and is an antioxidant.
What it does
Antimicrobial
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
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
Abrasive
An agent used to wear away the surface of skin
Antioxidant
A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
82896
INCI Name
EMPETRUM NIGRUM FLOWER/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT
EC #
 -
All Functions
Abrasive, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
