Commonly known as: Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract (I.N.C.I.), also known as Persian Silk Tree, Albizia, Constantinople Acacia, Constantinople Mimosa, or Night Sleeper.
Botanical name: Albizia julibrissin Durazz.
Extraction process: The process of macerating the plant material in an extraction solvent (water), followed by filtration.
Family: Leguminosae.
Extracted part of the plant: Bark.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from East and South Asia. Today, it is present on all continents, particularly in the United States.
Blooming: July - September.
Origin, provenance: France.
Phytochemical composition: Julibrosides, prosapogenins, triterpenoid saponins (hehuanoside A, julibrotriterpenoidal lactone A, machaeric acid lactone), flavonoids (3',4',7-trihydroxyflavone), alpha-spinasterol glucoside.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear to slightly opalescent liquid; Colour: Yellow to brown; Odour: Characteristic.
Physical properties: Soluble in water; pH: 4.0 - 6.0; Density: 1.190 - 1.210 g/cm3; Refractive index: 1.390 - 1.410; Recommended usage dosage: 3%.
Concerns: Antioxidant, anti-glycation, protective, firming, tightening, brightening.
Effect: All skin types, particularly tired skin lacking radiance (dull complexion); Recommended for combating dark circles.
Antioxidant, anti-glycation: Protecting the skin against glycation by breaking the bonds of sugars to proteins. This is a chemical reaction resulting in the attachment of sugar to proteins (AGEs), thereby altering their structure and hence their function;
Brightening: Restoring radiance to the skin by strengthening the walls of the blood vessels to protect them against the phenomenon of glycation and by stimulating the toxin elimination systems;
Firming: Promoting skin firmness by inhibiting the degradation of dermal fibres.
Facial Care (serums, eye contour creams/serums, face creams, masks);
Makeups (concealers).
Store in a dry and well-ventilated place between 15 and 25°C. Keep away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and moisture.
The aqueous extract ofAlbizia Julibrissin is a non-irritating and non-allergenic ingredient. Therefore, it does not present any specific contraindications and is well tolerated by all skin types.