Cornflower flower extract
10/30/2025 11:00:25
Main functions: skin care, eye protection, anti-inflammatory.
Cornflower also belongs to the Asteraceae family, also known as blue hibiscus and emerald blue. The hometown of cornflower is in Europe. It was originally a wild flower. After years of cultivation, it has become less "wild", the flowers have become larger, and the colors have become more diverse. There are purple, blue, light red, white and other varieties, among which purple and blue are the most precious. In Germany, it is considered an "auspicious flower", people regard it as the national flower, and there is a legend of "eye protector". Cornflower can also be brewed into tea, and it also has good medicinal and health functions. It is a healthy flower tea drink. In addition, cornflower also has a very good skin care effect!
The main function of cornflower flower extract in cosmetics and skin care products is an astringent. It has a risk factor of 1, which is relatively safe and can be used with confidence. It generally has no effect on pregnant women. Cornflower flower extract is not acne-causing and can be used to separate 27 triterpenoid compounds with anti-inflammatory effects, which can treat dermatitis and have an inhibitory effect on induced skin allergies; it can enhance the resistance of capillaries, inhibit capillary permeability and have an anti-inflammatory effect; at the same time, it can eliminate free radicals, has antioxidant properties, and has an anti-aging effect; it also has a certain inhibitory effect on melanocytes, so it has a certain whitening and freckle removal effect. Cornflower flower extract is suitable for 7 types of skin: dry skin, wrinkled skin, sensitive skin, non-pigmented skin, pigmented skin, oily skin, and firm skin. The smell of cornflower is more elegant, not particularly floral or herbal, but the natural smell is not difficult to accept. It is one of the four well-known eye wash hydrosols (German chamomile, Roman chamomile, and myrtle), and can even be used as a substitute for eye drops. However, given the particularity of contact lenses, it is recommended to use hydrosols as a relaxing and soothing care step after removing them. In addition, people who face computers and work at desks for a long time can also use hydrosols to relieve symptoms of soreness, dryness, itching, and fatigue in the eyes. Mixing it with rock rose hydrosol can reduce fine lines around the eyes and tighten the skin.
