Overview

Reed Extract (Phragmites communis) is an extract of the genus Phragmites in the Gramineae family. Cosmetics mainly use extracts from dried roots or leaves of reeds.

Active ingredients

Reed roots mainly contain phenolic acids, such as ferulic acid, vanillic acid, etc.; they contain Triterpenoid saponins, such as alfalfa saponins; among the amino acids, asparagine has the highest content;

Organic acid compounds, such as Coixol, there are also a large number of unsaturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acid esters, such as linolenic acid, 9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9, 12, 15-Octadecatrienoic acid.

Extraction processing method

Aloe vera can be extracted according to conventional methods with water or alcohol as a solvent.

Pharmacology

Reed leaf extract has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Application in cosmetics&skin care products

Reed extract can be used as an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-allergic agent in cosmetics.