Botanical Extract

Dong Quai Extract

Dong Quai Extract — extract of Angelica Sinensis root, known in traditional Chinese medicine as "female ginseng." It supports microcirculation and has phytoestrogenic and antioxidant effects for mature skin.

female ginsengsupport for microcirculationphytoestrogensantioxidant action

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Angelica Sinensis Root Extract — a plant extract containing coumarins, ferulic acid, and phytoestrogenic compounds that have documented ability to support microcirculation through vasodilatory action. Mechanism: coumarins in dong quai theoretically enhance local blood circulation in the skin, which may improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells. Additionally, phytoestrogenic compounds may theoretically support estrogen-dependent skin processes, similar to other phytoestrogenic plants, beneficial for mature skin during hormonal changes.

Products for improving microcirculation and skin radiance, formulas for mature skin during hormonal changes, products of traditional Chinese medicine.

Key Benefits

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Support for microcirculation and skin radiance

Coumarins in dong quai extract contribute to improving local blood circulation in the skin, which theoretically enhances the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells. Result: support for visible radiance and skin tone, especially beneficial for dull and tired skin.

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Potential phytoestrogenic support for mature skin

Phytoestrogenic compounds in dong quai extract may theoretically support skin processes that slow down with the natural decline of estrogen levels with age, similar to red clover and hops extract, making the ingredient interesting for anti-aging formulas.

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Traditional heritage of "female ginseng"

Dong quai has a millennia-long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for supporting women's health, which is now combined with modern scientific understanding of the mechanisms of coumarins and phytoestrogens.

Suitable for

dull and tired skinmature skin during hormonal changes

Main Actions

✓ support for microcirculation✓ potential phytoestrogenic action✓ antioxidant protection

Dong Quai Extract: photosensitizing potential

Coumarins in dong quai may theoretically increase skin photosensitivity at high concentrations — sunscreen application is recommended. INCI: Angelica Sinensis Root Extract. Concentration: 0.5-2% in cosmetic formulations.

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