Portulaca oleracea, mainly containing flavonoids, polysaccharides, alkaloids, triterpene alcohols, organic acids, catecholamines, and other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, is a multi-functional ingredient which has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-aging effects and could strengthen the immune system.

The norepinephrine and neurohormone which it contains could improve vasoconstrictor and anti hypotension effect, reduce tissue bleeding. Also it could be topically used to treat burns, earache, insect bites, inflammation, skin pain, ulcers, skin itching, eczema and abscesses.

When used in personal care and cleaning products, it could reduce the cytotoxicity and irritation caused by surfactants.

Moreover, its reduction effect of phototoxicity could help to reduce the damage caused by UVA.

Applications:

Soothing, anti-pruritic products, anti-acne products, anti-dandruff products, after-sun repair products, anti-aging products, etc.

Use Levels:  

 1.0-5.0%.