Terminalia Arjuna Extract is a compound obtained by drying and grinding parts of the plant of the same name belonging to the Combretaceae family.
It appears in the form of a whitish powder.
Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of
- Triterpenoids: arjunic acid
- Flavonoids: Kempferol, Quercetin, Gallic acid, Luteolin, Proanthocyanidins
- Tannins: Casuarinin, Punicallin
- Glycosides
- Sitosterol
with antifungal, cardioprotective, antibacterial activity.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of 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 that can be added in the formulation.
CAS 93456-04-3
EC number 297-393-6
