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Ayurvedic plant native to South Asia; Has a protective effect on skin exposed to daylight; Rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity; Defends against different types of free radicals Key benefits: Anti-Aging, Soothing.
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
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Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Terminalia chebula, Combretaceae
Purpose
Terminalia chebula exerts a protective effect on skin exposed to daylight as well as helping to maintain skin’s supportive elements.
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BEST
Category
Antioxidant, Plant Extracts
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING
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Ayurvedic plant native to South Asia
Has a protective effect on skin exposed to daylight
Rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity
Defends against different types of free radicals
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Terminalia chebula is an Ayurvedic plant extract that’s native to South Asia, where it’s known as “The King of Medicine”. Terminalia chebula has in vitro research showing it exerts a protective effect on skin exposed to daylight as well as helping to maintain skin’s supportive elements. Also known as myrobalan, this plant is a rich source of phenolic compounds that exhibit antioxidant activity. Examples include gallic and ellagic acids, both potent antioxidants; in fact, comparative studies with antioxidants like quercetin has shown the antioxidant mix in Terminalia chebula has 95% efficacy against different types of free radicals.
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