Milk Thistle Extract
Milk thistle extract is derived from the seeds of the milk thistle plant (Silybum marianum). In skincare, it is used for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-protecting properties.
What is Milk Thistle Extract?
Milk thistle extract is used in skincare for its soothing and skin-restoring abilities, as well as its antioxidant abilities. It can also be known silybum marianum (milk thistle) fruit extract, silybum marianum extract or silybum marianum fruit extract.
What does Milk Thistle Extract do?
Milk thistle extract offers benefits such as: - Provides antioxidant benefits, helping to neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from environmental damage. - Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, helping to soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.
Who is Milk Thistle Extract good for?
If any of the following apply Milk Thistle Extract might be a good option for you:
Impaired skin barrier
Redness
Pregnancy
Who should avoid Milk Thistle Extract?
If any of the following apply it might be best to avoid Milk Thistle Extract:
Related Allergy
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