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Fenugreek Extract

Fenugreek Extract — a plant extract from fenugreek seeds, rich in saponins, mucilaginous polysaccharides, and antioxidants. Traditionally used for strengthening hair and moisturizing skin.

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Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Fenugreek Extract — an extract containing mucilaginous polysaccharides (with a pronounced ability to retain water), saponins, and antioxidant phenolic compounds. Mechanism: mucilaginous polysaccharides from fenugreek seeds theoretically form a moisturizing film on the surface of the skin and hair, retaining moisture, while saponins and antioxidants may support the overall condition of hair follicles and skin cells.

Products for strengthening and nourishing hair, moisturizing formulas for skin, traditional Ayurvedic cosmetics.

Key Benefits

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Moisturizing with mucilaginous polysaccharides
Mucilaginous polysaccharides from fenugreek seeds have a pronounced ability to retain water, theoretically providing moisture to the skin and hair and forming a protective film on their surface.
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Traditional support for hair strengthening
Fenugreek extract has a rich history of use in traditional Ayurvedic cosmetics for supporting hair strengthening and follicles, which accounts for its popularity in modern hair products.
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Antioxidant protection from saponins and phenolic compounds
Saponins and phenolic antioxidant compounds from fenugreek contribute to the protection of skin cells and hair follicles from oxidative stress caused by environmental factors.

Suitable for

hair needing strengtheningdry and dehydrated skin

Main Actions

✓ moisturizing✓ strengthening hair✓ antioxidant protection
Fenugreek Extract: concentration

The component is often combined with other Ayurvedic plant extracts in hair formulas. Concentration: 1-5% in hair formulas and moisturizing skin formulas.

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