INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract is derived from the flowers of Clitoria ternatea L., a plant belonging to the Leguminosae (legume) family. It is best known for its vivid blue-violet pigmentation, which comes from anthocyanin compounds naturally present in the flower. According to CosIng, its officially recognized function is skin conditioning. It appears across a wide range of product types including serums, toners, cleansers, and masks.
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plant-extract● Benefits
The extract is primarily used as a skin conditioning agent, helping to maintain the skin's appearance and feel. Its anthocyanin-rich composition is associated with antioxidant properties in the broader scientific literature, though the source does not explicitly detail clinical outcomes.
skin-conditioningsoothingantioxidant
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