Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Functions
Sebum regulator
Antiseptic
Anti-acne
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-hair-loss
Cleansing agent
Perfuming
Eye care
Skin conditioning
Hair conditioning
CAS Number(s)
84775-70-2
EINECS number(s)
283-899-4
FDA UNII
W1N2U8I64G
INCI name
Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) has a long history of medicinal use. High in Vitamin A, It was used to treat eye disorders, excess weight, bleeding gums, arthritis, rheumatism, atherosclerosis, kidney and liver disorders, and internal swelling.

Bruised leaves, leaf compresses, and the juice from the leaves have been used in traditional medicine to treat skin blemishes, spots, boils, warts, blotches, and acne. Watercress has also been used in ethnic medicine to increase hair growth, as a tonic, and to treat hair loss.

Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a light to medium yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It contains essential oil (up to 0.066%), glucosinolates (2-phenylethylglucosinolate, 7- methylthioeptilglucosinolate, 8-methylthioottilglucosinolate)  and flavonoids. In addition, it is rich in mineral salts with iodine, iron, calcium, and phosphorus; it contains sugars, carotenoids, triglycerides, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, and PP.

Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is considered an excellent wash for acne, blemishes, and freckles due to its sebum-regulating, antiseptic, and purifying properties. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-eczema effects that are beneficial in products for problematic skin.

Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract normalizes greasy skin and hair, supports skin lightening, and has a good effect on spots, boils, and warts. It is used in skin creams, lotions, toners, moisturizers, and treatment products.

Synonyms
Nasturtium Officinale Flowering Top Extract
Watercress Top Extract

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