INCI Name:
Glycerin, Water, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- ECOCert® certified organic, ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA AO activates GABAB receptors and enhances production of β-endorphin while stimulating the skin’s key defense genes against pollutants, UV and stress.
- In vitro:
- Protects against 87% of lipid peroxidation and is 5 times more powerful than green tea extract.
- Stimulates key genes involved in the skin barrier and detoxification for fully protected skin.
- Stimulates GABAB receptors and enhances production of β-endorphin for a comfortable and relaxed skin; relieves pain sensation with less unpleasant sensation.
- In vivo:
- Protects the skin barrier function under very aggressive environment with better hydration (80%) compared with a placebo, alleviating dull complexion.
- Mitigates the weakening of the skin barrier by reducing trans epidermal water loss by 20% after 4 weeks compared to a placebo.
- Strong calming and soothing effects on irritated and sensitive skin.