Description

Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract is the product obtained by drying methods from the oriental herb of the same name, a perennial climber that has medicinal properties and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.

Substances contained
Saponina triterpenica gypenoside. Acidi fenolici (acido ferulico), flavonoidi, luteolina, polifenoli , saponine e fitosteroli.
Mastinu, A., Bonini, S. A., Premoli, M., Maccarinelli, G., Mac Sweeney, E., Zhang, L., ... & Memo, M. (2021). Protective effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (var. Ginpent) against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and motor alteration in mice. Molecules, 26(3), 570.

Safety
Ingredient considered safe.

What it is used for and where
Gynostemma pentaphyllum ( 'Jiao-Gu-Lan') is a very popular herb in Asia where it is used as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer. It has been shown to reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides while also lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

Cosmetics
Cosmetic astringent. This ingredient exerts a direct effect on the skin by tightening dilated pores by contracting stratum corneum cells and removing superfluous oil.

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.
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