Gardenia Florida Extract

[gär-ˈdē-nyə, flor-e-də, ik-ˈstrakt]

Categories: Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Gardenia Florida Extract Skin Benefits:
Antioxidant

Gardenia Florida extract is derived from the flowers of Gardenia Florida. In cosmetics, it is most commonly implemented into perfumes to induce a floral fragrance. However, Gardenia Florida extract also contains high concentrations of flavonoids and ferulic acid (LINK TO FERULIC), which serve as antioxidants. This can provide Gardenia Florida extract with potent antioxidant protection, which works to help protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals that are present in the environment. When applied topically, Gardenia Florida extract antioxidant activity may result in an improvement in overall skin appearance. 1

  1. Uddin, R. et al. HPLC-analysis of polyphenolic compounds in Gardenia jasminoides and determination of antioxidant activity by using free radical scavenging assays. Adv Pharm Bull 4.3, 273-81 (2014)