Description

Illicium verum leaf oil is a product obtained from the seedling of the same name, star anise.

What it is used for and where
Illicium verum Hook. is a plant of Asian origin used by traditional medical science to treat various ailments: digestive problems, meteorism, halitosis.
Phytochemical analysis shows interesting components such as monoterpenes, terpenes, linalool, anisole that have antimicrobial, antioxidant activities,

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Cosmetics
Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it allows perfume to be enhanced, masked or added to the final product, improving its commercial viability. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant scent in a cosmetic product.

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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