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Functions of Angelica Extract in Traditional Chinese Skincare
What is Angelica Extract?
Angelica Extract, most commonly Angelica Sinensis Root Extract (Dong Quai Extract), is a Natural plant extract mainly obtained from the dried roots of Chinese angelica, a traditional medicinal herb widely used in herbal supplements, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Angelica Extract Core Function
1. For Cosmetic Use
Rich in ferulic acid and volatile oils, it scavenges free radicals, delays skin photoaging, smoothes fine lines and improves rough skin texture.
Inhibits tyrosinase activity, reduces melanin production, fades chloasma, sun spots and dull complexion.
Accelerates blood circulation in skin tissue, relieves redness and sensitive discomfort, improves dark circles caused by poor blood flow.
Angelica polysaccharides lock skin moisture, strengthen the skin barrier and relieve dry, sensitive skin.
Improves scalp blood supply, reduces hair loss and relieves scalp itching.
2.For Dietary Supplement & Health Food
Relieves irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, cold hands and feet, and sallow complexion caused by blood deficiency.
Angelica polysaccharides enhance the body’s immune function and improve physical weakness.
Relaxes intestinal smooth muscle to improve habitual constipation.
Ligustilide helps dilate blood vessels, improves blood circulation and assists in regulating blood lipid levels.
3.Pharmaceutical & Flavor Application
What is Main Functions of Angelica Extract
1.Cosmetic Field
Eliminate free radicals, slow down skin aging, smooth fine lines and rough skin.
Inhibit melanin formation, improve dull complexion, chloasma and sun spots.
Improve blood circulation of facial skin, relieve redness and dark circles.
Repair skin barrier, replenish moisture and ease dry skin irritation.
Improve scalp blood circulation, relieve scalp itching and reduce hair shedding.
2.Health Supplement Field
Alleviate irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, pale skin and cold limbs caused by blood deficiency.
Angelica polysaccharides help strengthen the body’s immune system.
Relieve constipation by lubricating intestines.
Dilate blood vessels, assist in regulating blood lipids and protecting cardiovascular health.
3.Other Applications
Angelica Extract Efficacy
TCM believes dull, yellowish and lifeless skin is mainly caused by blocked facial blood circulation and insufficient blood nourishment. Angelica dredges microcirculation on the face, dispels blood stasis, improves pale or gray skin tone, and restores a rosy, translucent complexion. It also effectively improves dark circles caused by poor blood flow.
Long used to eliminate facial blood stasis that triggers pigment deposition. It lightens melasma, sun spots and post-inflammatory dark spots by accelerating the metabolism of melanin accumulated in skin tissues, achieving natural whitening effects without harsh irritation.
Angelica replenishes skin with nutrients, moisturizes dry, rough and flaky skin. It relieves skin redness, itchiness and sensitivity caused by internal blood deficiency and external dryness, soothing irritated skin and strengthening the skin protective barrier.
In TCM, angelica tonifies blood to nourish skin cells. It scavenges free radicals, delays skin aging, softens rough texture, diminishes fine lines, and keeps skin elastic and plump by supplying adequate nutrition to dermal tissues.
It helps discharge metabolic waste accumulated under the skin, reduces toxin stagnation that causes recurring acne, inflammatory red bumps and clogged dull skin, balancing oily congested complexions.
