Characteristics
- INCI
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Ru.
- Lichen Extract
- CAS
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84696-53-7
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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283-658-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- deodorant
Description
The extract coming from the alpine lichen, Usnea Barbata. It is known for its excellent efficacy against gram-positive bacteria, meaning that it can serve as a natural preservative and deodorant agent.
Its main biologically active component is usnic acid (a molecule produced only by lichens) that's not only an antibacterial agent, but also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing promoting effects. According to manufacturer info, the antibacterial activity of Usnea Barbata makes the ingredient helpful against body odor, blemished skin, and dandruff.
It is also very common in K-Beauty products, as it is part of a popular Korean natural preservative system trade named EURO-Napre (combined with Zanthoxylum Piperitum and Pulsatilla Koreana).
Evidence & research
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1
Weckesser, S., et al. "Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance." Phytomedicine 14.7-8 (2007): 508-516.Find in PubMed
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2
Cocchietto, Moreno, et al. "A review on usnic acid, an interesting natural compound." Naturwissenschaften 89.4 (2002): 137-146.Find in PubMed
Found in products (481 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции ma:nyo (36 продуктов)
