Characteristics
- INCI
- Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
- Ru.
- Candle Tree Leaf Extract
- CAS
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91722-05-3
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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294-406-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- astringent
Description
Candle tree is a nice plant with beautiful yellow flowers that's native to Mexico. It's a medicinal tree that has very effective fungicidal properties and is used traditionally to treat fungal infections of the skin.
Modern studies confirmantimicrobial as well asanti-inflammatoryactivity of the tree. According to manufacturer info it's even a great anti-aging plant extract that gives DNA protection from UV rays and supports the natural repairing process of the skin cells.
Evidence & Research on Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
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1
Phytotherapy Research, Volume 16, Issue S1, pages 93–96, March 2002, Bioactivity studies on Cassia alata Linn. leaf extracts
Products with Cassia Alata Leaf Extract (160 total)
Most often found in La Roche-Posay products (33 items)
