INCI name: EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
Origin
Eyebright or Euphrasia Officinalis is an annual, 10-20 cm tall plant growing throughout Europe in meadows, forest edges, on dry slopes and in sparse forests in mountainous areas, with white or blue-purple flowers with a yellow spot on the lower lip
Active ingrdients of Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
Aucubin, essential oils, tannins, iridoid glycosides
Effect
Against catarrh of the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, stomach and intestines. Extracts used for inflammation of the eyes, conjunctiva and eyelid margins have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
- antimicrobial
- astringent
- skin caring
- soothing
- strengthening
Use
Recommended in cosmetics mainly for the care of sensitive and reddened skin.