bletilla-striata extract

 

what is it?

Bletilla-striata extract, or more commonly known as hyacinth or Chinese ground orchid, is a flowering ground orchid native to Japan, Korea, Myanmar and China. It has been used in folk medicine for centuries, however, its abilities to promote skin health have only started to become recognized commercially.

The extract of the plant is derived from its roots.

what does it do?

Bletilla-striata extract can be found in BRAHSTON formulas because of the belief that its composition of polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates) promote wound healing. Examples of polysaccharides include: starch, cellulose and glycogen and they are essential to skin’s structure and ability to retain water.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

  • SAFETY ASSESSMENT

    NOT REVIEWED

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

    1

    According to EWG, bletilla-striata extract extract is rated as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

  • INGREDIENT RATING

    NOT RATED