Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Bedst

Antioxidant

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract at a glance

  • Plant extract from the baobab tree indigenous to Africa
  • Rich in skin-nourishing amino acids and fatty acids
  • Contains phenolic and flavonoid compounds that exhibit strong antioxidant benefits
  • Noted in research for skin-soothing effects

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract description

_Adansonia digitata_ seed extract comes from the baobab tree indigenous to Africa. Various parts of this tree are used for nutritional, medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Of note, _Adansonia digitata_ seeds are rich in skin-nourishing amino acids and fatty acids, as well as phenolic and flavonoid compounds that exhibit strong antioxidant benefits to protect skin against environmental stressors. As such, _Adansonia digitata_ seed extract can be considered as an anti-aging ingredient. Studies also indicate that _Adansonia digitata_ extracts deliver skin-calming and redness reducing effects. The seed oil form of this ingredient is particularly popular for dry, sensitive skin thanks to its hydrating and soothing benefits. The water-soluble hydrolyzed form of _Adansonia digitata_ seed extract can be found in hair care products, where it’s typically used in a blend at 3%. In both cases, it’s noted for conditioning properties. While the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has not officially conducted a safety assessment for _Adansonia digitata_ seed extract, they have for _Adansonia digitata seed_ oil, which was deemed safe for use in cosmetics. There are no known safety concerns at the time of this writing.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract references

  • UL Prospector, Accessed February 2023, ePublication
  • Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry, July 2021, pages 286-298
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
  • South African Journal of Botany, October 2011, pages 908-919

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

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