Why is White Peony Extract Used in the Cosmetic Industry?

White Peony Extract (commonly referred to as Peony Extract in INCI) is becoming increasingly popular in the cosmetic industry for its potential skin care benefits. For example, it can be used in moisturizers, serums, and masks to soothe, reduce redness, moisturize, and balance the skin. It also calms sensitive skin and relieves skin irritation.

Main Ingredients of White Peony Extract:

The extract contains a variety of active compounds that contribute to its benefits:

1. Paeoniflorin: This is the most abundant and well-studied compound. It is a monoterpene glycoside that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-lightening properties.

2. Paeonol: Another important compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been shown to have potential skin-soothing properties.

3. Benzoic acid derivatives: These compounds have antioxidant and potential antibacterial properties.

4. Tannins: They have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Specific effects and benefits in cosmetics:

A. Brightening skin tone:

Mechanism of action: Paeoniflorin inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production. This helps reduce pigmentation (such as dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tone) and promotes a brighter, more even skin tone.

Effects: Helps fade existing dark spots, prevents new ones from forming, and promotes a brighter complexion.

B. Anti-inflammatory and soothing effects:

Mechanism of action: The extract contains compounds that inhibit the skin's inflammatory pathways. This helps reduce redness, irritation, and sensitivity.

Effects: Great for sensitive skin, skin prone to rosacea, and skin that becomes red or irritated due to environmental factors. It also helps soothe skin after sun exposure.

C. Antioxidant protection:

Mechanism of action: The antioxidants in white peony extract help neutralize free radicals produced by UV rays, pollution, and other environmental stressors.

Effects: Protects skin cells from damage, preventing premature aging, wrinkles, and other signs of oxidative stress.

D. Anti-aging effects:

Mechanism of action: Although white peony is not a primary anti-aging ingredient, its antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory effects contribute to overall skin health and help slow the aging process. Some studies have shown that it may also help stimulate collagen production, but more research is needed.

Efficacy: Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and make skin look younger.

E. Hydration:

Mechanism of action: Certain components in the extract may help improve the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) and enhance moisturizing effects.

Efficacy: Keeps skin hydrated, plump, and elastic.

F. Protection against UV damage:

Mechanism of action: Although white peony extract is not a sunscreen, research shows that it may have some UV protection effects.

Efficacy: Helps protect skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure, such as sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.

Cosmetic applications:

White peony extract can be used in a variety of cosmetics, including:

Essence: For concentrated delivery of active ingredients, including skin brightening and anti-aging serums.

Creams and lotions: can be added to day and night creams for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening properties.

Toners: help soothe and balance the skin.

Masks: can be used in sheet masks and other types of masks for its calming and moisturizing properties.

Sunscreen products: as an added antioxidant ingredient to enhance UV protection.

Products for sensitive skin: due to its gentle and soothing properties.

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