INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract is derived from the roots of Lepidium meyenii, a plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as maca. It is used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It appears across a range of product types including serums, masks, shampoos, and tonics.
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plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists skin conditioning as its sole official CosIng function, indicating it is used to maintain or improve the condition of the skin. No specific clinical or mechanistic benefits are described in the source.
skin-conditioning
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