Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract is the extract obtained by distillation with or without solvents from the plant of the same name belonging to the Aphloiaceae family.

Safety
Aphloia theiformis is a 20-metre-high evergreen medicinal plant that grows in Indian ocean countries and is used by traditional medical science for its strong antioxidant properties.

Constituents
Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of mangiferin, flavonoids, tormentic acid, a triterpene, and proanthocyanidin A2 all with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols such as naringin, delphinidin and baicalein have antiviral properties.

What it is used for and where
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 protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.
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