Centaurea Cyanus

God

Plant extracts

Centaurea Cyanus at a glance

  • Botanical ingredient, also known as cornflower
  • Rich in antioxidants that enhance skin health
  • Offers soothing, hydrating and anti-aging effects
  • While the extract is beneficial for skin, the essential oil form is not

Centaurea Cyanus description

_Centaurea cyanus_ (commonly known as cornflower) is a botanical ingredient with a treasure trove of beneficial compounds that offer skin-soothing, hydrating and anti-aging benefits. While _Centaurea cyanus_ extracts are a healthy addition to skin care formulations, avoid the fragrant essential oil form of _Centaurea cyanus_ since it poses a potential risk of irritation due to the high concentration of volatile compounds. Of note, _Centaurea cyanus_ petals contain flavonoids, anthocyanins and phenolic acids which contribute to its strong antioxidant activity. These compounds help neutralize environmental stressors that contribute to visible signs of skin aging. The polysaccharides extracted from _Centaurea cyanus_ flower-heads deliver soothing properties and the lipids provide additional hydrating and soothing effects on skin, making their use a welcome addition for products designed for dry, sensitive skin. As mentioned earlier, the essential oil form of Centaurea cyanus is a riskier bet for skin. See our article on Essential Oils for Skin to learn why the volatile fragrant portion of the plant presents concern.

Centaurea Cyanus references

  • Protoplasma, September 2019, pages 285-298
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, August 2018, pages 439-453
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, December 1999, pages 235-241

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.

Ratings af ingredienser

Bedst

Dokumenteret og understøttet af uafhængige studier. Fremragende aktiv ingrediens til de fleste hudtyper eller hudproblemer.

God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

Ukendt

Vi kunne ikke finde denne ingrediens i vores ingrediensordbog. Vi registrerer alle manglende ingredienser og foretager løbende opdateringer.

Ikke ratet

Vi har endnu ikke ratet denne ingrediens, fordi vi ikke har haft mulighed for at gennemgå forskningen om den.