Description

Litchi chinensis seed powder is is the product obtained from the plant of the same name.

Safety
Ingredient considered safe.

What it is used for and where
Litchi chinensis is an evergreen tree that reaches a height of 19 metres, grows in regions bordering the Indian Ocean and belongs to the Sapindaceae family.
Phytochemical analysis has shown in leaves, seeds, pulp, flowers and pericarp many polyphenolic substances and others of interest to health: vitamin C, kaempferol; rutin, stigmasterol, procyanidin, epicatechin, saponins. Many of these compounds have antioxidant, hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activities.

Cosmetics
Abrasive agent. It contains abrasive particles to remove stains or biofilm that accumulate on the stratum corneum or teeth. Baking soda, kieselguhr, silica and many others have abrasive properties. Peeling or exfoliating products used in dermatology or cosmetic applications contain abrasive agents in the form of synthetic microspheres, however these microspheres or abrasive particles are not biodegradable and create pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
Synonyms: EC number 294-483-7

CAS: 91722-81-5