Identity Profile: Plant Extract from Ophiopogon japonicus
Commonly known as: Plant extract of Ophiopogon japonicus, ja-no-hige, Japanese lily of the valley, snake's beard, turquoise grass, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract (INCI).
Botanical name: Ophiopogon japonicus.
Extraction process: Enzymatic hydrolysis of carbohydrates.
Family: Liliaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Roots.
Cultivation area, origin: Originating from Japan and Korea.
Blooming: From June to September.
Origin, provenance: Japan.
Phytochemical composition: Steroidal saponins, polysaccharides (fructosans), homoisoflavonoids.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Powder; Colour: White to Ivory; Odour: Mild.
Physical properties: Recommended dosage: 0.05 - 1%; Soluble in water and ethanol; Recommended pH: 5.0 - 6.0.
Concerns: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, soothing, moisturising.
Effect: All skin types, especially dry and atopic-prone skin.
Details
Properties
Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammatory responses by decreasing the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and lowering the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-8, TNF-α);
Soothing: Alleviating signs of irritation by deactivating the TRPA1 itch receptor;
Moisturiser: Preventing insensible water loss and maintaining adequate skin hydration by stimulating the synthesis of claudin-1 and ZO-1, two major proteins of tight junctions involved in cell-cell cohesion, and by increasing the levels of filaggrin in the horny layer, a component of natural moisturising factors (NMF), strengthening the barrier function and restructuring the epidermis, thanks to the polysaccharides contained in the roots.
Usage
Facial Care (serums, balms/repair creams, cleansers, night oils, soothing tonics);
Body Care (restorative hand creams) ;
Makeups (foundations).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Non-irritating and non-sensitising, the extract of the Ophiopogon japonicus is well tolerated by both adults and infants up to 5% in leave-on cosmetic products.
