Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract is a natural ingredient derived from Barley that modulates the expression of genes responsible for soothing, revitalizing, and repairing sensitive skin. It leaves anti-inflammatory, regeneration-boosting, and barrier-improving effects on the skin.
Certain cosmetic ingredients, including some surfactants and actives, can irritate the skin and trigger an inflammatory response. Skin cells such as keratinocytes synthesize and store cytokines, which are released in response to irritation. Hordeum Vulgare seed extract reduces the expression of the accessory protein to limit activation through the IL-1 receptor, lessening inflammation and soothing irritation, pain, and discomfort.
Hordeum Vulgare seed extract proved to be soothing and effective for all users involved in the study. The clinician’s results showed an average decrease in redness by as much as 70.59% when using a preparation with this ingredient. Instrumental measurement results also showed an average decrease in redness by as much as 89.91%.
Sensitive skin is extremely susceptible to damage, specifically to harsh environmental conditions and chemical insults. It is often prone to drying and cracking. When damage occurs, steps must be taken to prevent instances of acute inflammation from becoming a chronic issue. Important factors for optimizing the skin’s repair include fibroblast proliferation, collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid synthesis, and MMP-1 inhibition.As skin ages, the integrity of its composition diminishes, resulting in thinner and less elastic skin, reduced moisture, deeper wrinkles, and a loss of cushion. Hordeum Vulgare seed extract has been shown to stimulate ECM production for repair, while simultaneously delivering anti-aging benefits for sensitive skin to help target fine lines and wrinkles. Testing has shown that Hordeum Vulgare seed extract will help to repair and revitalize injured skin.