Bayer develops embelia extract for sensitive skin

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The natural extract derived from the Malagasy endemic shrub growing wild in high altitude forests, was launched at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month and has been developed to target sensitive and reactive skin.

According to Bayer, the extract inhibits induced histamine release on mast cells and hinders the negative process involved in neurosensitive skins between immune system reactivity.

“Embelia powder inhibits Prostagladin E2 release (Fig.5, Protocol IV) and Leucotrien B4 release in induced PMNs (polymorphonuclear neutrophils) model,” says a company spokesperson.

“Considering the dry matter content and the density, tested values correspond to 8μg/ml, 17μg/ml, 83μg/ml of Embelia extract,” they added.

The recommended usage is 1 – 2 per cent with direct introduction in the aqueous phase of emulsion or in hydrophilic formulation during the cooling phase. Bayer offers no expected specific incompatibilities but mentions the use of antioxidant could be helpful.

The Malagasy endemic shrub grows wild in high altitude forests and is traditionally used as antihelmintic, anti-cough or anti-haemorragic. The leaves are traditionally used as a laxative, for hyperuricemia or as an anti-ulcer.