Description

Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the product obtained by drying methods from the Mediterranean dimorphic shrub of the same name, which is similar to other batha plants belonging to the Cistaceae family.

Substances contained
It is rich in polyphenols, quercitrin, kaempferol, myricetin, which have an antiviral, antioxidant action.

Safety
Ingredient considered safe.

What it is used for and where
It has proven to be a good anti-HIV agent and has provided excellent results in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections.
Gori, A., Nascimento, L. B., Ferrini, F., Centritto, M., & Brunetti, C. (2020). Seasonal and diurnal variation in leaf phenolics of three medicinal mediterranean wild species: what is the best harvesting moment to obtain the richest and the most antioxidant extracts?. Molecules, 25(4), 956.

Cosmetics
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.
Synonyms: EC number 296-887-9

CAS: 93165-04-9