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INCI Name: |
Silybum Marianum Extract |
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Seeds |
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| Chemistry: |
80% Silymarin - Milk thistle contains flavonoids (Silybin, |
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Silydianin, Silychristin known collectively as Silymarin). |
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| Plant |
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Description: |
A spiny biennial growing to 5 ft. with white-veined |
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leaves and purple flower heads. Milk thistle is |
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native to the Kashmir region of India and Pakistan, |
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but now grows throughout the temperate world. |
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it has been used in Europe as a remedy for |
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depression and liver problems for thousands of years. |
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Milk Thistle |
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Attributes: |
Studies have indicated the following attributes: |
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Powerful anti-oxidant. Scavenges free radicals. |
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Inhibits photoaging. |
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Provides substantial protection against UVB |
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induced photodamage when applied topically. |
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Studies report significant inhibition (77% fewer |
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sunburn cells in mice) in UVB caused sunburn. |
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Applications: |
Sun Care |
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Skin Care Creams and Lotions |
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Skin Care Post Sun Tanning Treatments |
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Hair and Body Washes |
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Hair Care Scalp Benefits |
