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Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
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This ingredient comes from the English Ivy, a climbing evergreen plant. The extract is rich in compounds that give it antioxidant, skin conditioning, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Two of the compounds, Alpha-Hederin and Hederasaponin-C, showed strong inhibition of shown to be effective at protecting against oxidative damage as well as synthetic antioxidants like butylated hydroxyanisole and BHT.
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Users who like it
85%
Users who avoid it
15%
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
Soothing
Having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect
Tonic
Used remove soap residues and moisturize
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
84218
INCI Name
HEDERA HELIX LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
EC #
 282-000-2
All Functions
Anticaking, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic
