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Iris Flower Extract (INCI: Iris florentina Flower Extract)
The Iris genus encompasses over 250 species of flowering plants that grow extensively across the globe, particularly in northern, temperate climates. Irises are common in household gardens as ornamental plants, with some varieties having highly aromatic flowers that are often distilled for used in perfumery and sedative medicines.
Iris flower extract has been demonstrated in clinical studies to reduce the depth of wrinkles while improving skin hydration and elasticity for an overall improvement in skin tone. This has led researchers to classify the extract of the iris flower as a revitalizing anti-aging ingredient. It is rich in natural isoflavones phytocompounds that work in the skin by stimulating hormone receptor sites to compensate for decreased metabolic activity due to aging. They, along with other phytonutrients in the extract of the iris flower, fortify the dermis by limiting the degradation of structural proteins.
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