Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract

Functions
Antioxidant
Hydrating
Protective
Emollient
CAS Number(s)
90106-73-3
EINECS number(s)
290-298-0

Selaginella Lepidophylla (Resurrection plant) is a desert plant that can endure almost total desiccation (loss of cellular water down to <5%) for long periods, losing all appearance of life. Under dry conditions, it is curled and wilted, appearing almost as a fist, and will fully recover when exposed to elevated moisture levels.

Selaginella Lepidophylla contains several substances that help it survive and resuscitate:

  • Abscisic acid: Plant hormone that suspends primary and secondary metabolism during stress
  • Stress Proteins: Provide anti-aggregation activity due to water stress
  • Enzymes: Boost carbohydrate metabolism to repair damage caused by desiccation during rehydration
  • Polysaccharides: Serve as energy storage while boosting metabolic activity, improving water holding capacity & enhancing membrane protection and stability
  • Polyphenols: Work as antioxidants and membrane protectants

Thanks to its unique composition and special manufacturing process that allows for the extraction of intact systems instead of isolated compounds,  Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract provides synergistic beneficial effects while being a globally acceptable and sustainable ingredient for personal care applications.

It reduces structural protein aggregation and improves their integrity, promoting repair and enhanced barrier function. Increasing skin's water-holding ability,  Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract exhibits extraordinary hydrating properties, potent moisturizing benefits, and reduced Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL).

In addition, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract provides antioxidant protection against free radicals and UV-induced oxidative stress. Due to complex carbohydrates, it improves formulation aesthetics, enhancing epidermal slip and emollience. It is a perfect natural replacement for silicones in skin and hair care applications.

Synonyms
Resurrection Plant Extract
Phytofuse Renew®

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