Plant-extract
Kudzu Root Extract (Ge Gen)
Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) root extract — one of the richest natural sources of isoflavones (puerarin, daidzein, pueraria glycoside) with exceptional phytoestrogenic, antioxidant, microcirculation-enhancing, and skin-brightening benefits.
PuerarinIsoflavonesPhytoestrogenicTCM
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Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
A root extract of Pueraria lobata (kudzu vine / ge gen), standardised for puerarin and total isoflavone content.
Phytoestrogenic, brightening, microcirculation, antioxidant, collagen support.
Key Benefits
Puerarin microcirculation
Isoflavone C-glycoside with documented vascular activity — improves peripheral blood flow and skin oxygenation.
Tyrosinase inhibition
Puerarin and daidzein inhibit tyrosinase activity directly — reducing melanin synthesis for visible brightening.
ERβ phytoestrogenic
Activates oestrogen receptor beta — stimulating collagen synthesis and barrier function in oestrogen-declined skin.
Comprehensive isoflavone profile
Contains puerarin, daidzin, daidzein, mirificin — broader isoflavone diversity than soy for multi-pathway activity.
Suitable for
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Invasive species note
Kudzu is invasive in North America where it is harvested sustainably as a crop — a rare case where an environmentally problematic invasive species provides a sustainable, eco-positive raw material.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kudzu Root Extract (Ge Gen) do for skin?
Phytoestrogenic, brightening, microcirculation, antioxidant, collagen support.
Who should use Kudzu Root Extract (Ge Gen)?
Kudzu Root Extract (Ge Gen) is suitable for: Mature skin, Hyperpigmentation, Dull skin, All skin types.
Are there any warnings about Kudzu Root Extract (Ge Gen)?
Kudzu is invasive in North America where it is harvested sustainably as a crop — a rare case where an environmentally problematic invasive species provides a sustainable, eco-positive raw material.
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