Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
INCI: ALLIUM SATIVUM BULB EXTRACT
Garlic extract: a botanical ingredient with traditional use in skincare formulations
Best For Skin Types
All
Usage Frequency
As directed on product
What Is Allium Sativum Bulb Extract?
Allium sativum bulb extract is derived from garlic, a bulbous plant commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine. The extract contains naturally occurring compounds including carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and vitamins that are characteristic of the garlic bulb.
In skincare formulations, garlic extract functions as a skin conditioning agent, meaning it is intended to maintain or improve the appearance and feel of the skin surface.
How It Works
Garlic extract works as a skin conditioning agent by applying a protective or smoothing layer to the skin surface. The mechanisms underlying any deeper biological effects remain less clearly defined in the context of topical skincare use.
Clinical Evidence & References
Garlic has a long history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures and is documented in ethnobotanical surveys. However, most research on garlic's therapeutic properties focuses on oral consumption or systemic effects rather than topical skincare application.
The evidence supporting specific skincare benefits of garlic extract when applied to the skin is limited. While garlic contains bioactive compounds, the extent to which these remain active or penetrate the skin when formulated into cosmetics is not well established in the available literature.
Published Research
How to Use
Garlic extract is found in only a small percentage of skincare products, suggesting it is a niche ingredient. If using a product containing this extract, follow the product instructions for application frequency. As with any ingredient, patch testing is advisable if you have sensitive skin.
Safety & Precautions
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- ALLIUM SATIVUM BULB EXTRACT
- EC Number
- 232-371-1
- Function
- Skin Conditioning
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