Friday, 15 November 2024 16:50

The Many Sides to Darutoside: A Powerhouse Ingredient in Skin Care 

Written by   Janel Luu, founder & CEO Le Mieux Cosmetics & PurErb  

More than a buzzword in the skin care industry, darutoside is a natural compound extracted from the plant Sigesbeckia orientalis. Commonly known as St. Paul’s wort, this plant is used in traditional herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and healing properties. The compound is a glycoside, a molecule that plays a crucial role in the plant’s defense mechanisms. When incorporated into skin care formulations, darutoside delivers these anti-inflammatory and protective benefits to skin, contributing to repair and rejuvenation. 

QUADRUPLE THREAT

Darutoside’s popularity in skin care formulas stems from its all-around skin support, a quadruple threat to signs of aging or stressed skin.

Age-Management 

Darutoside is renowned for its ability to stimulate collagen and elastin production. This is crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness, which tend to diminish with age. By boosting collagen and elastin synthesis, darutoside helps minimize lines and wrinkles, while increasing skin resilience. 

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