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Tropaeolum Majus Extract

Rating: Good
Benefits: Anti-Aging/Longevity
Categories: Antioxidant, Plant Extracts

Tropaeolum Majus Extract at a Glance

  • From the garden nasturtium plant
  • Source of antioxidants vitamin C and lutein
  • Also a skin conditioning ingredient

Tropaeolum Majus Extract Description

_Tropaeolum majus_ extract is derived from a plant commonly known as the garden nasturtium, recognizable for its bright yellow, orange, and red flowers that are edible for humans.

This plant extract, while used for generations as a treatment for everything from stomach issues to kidney problems, also has value as a topical antioxidant. It is a source of multiple beneficial components, among them vitamin C and lutein.

In addition to its antioxidant benefits, _Tropaeolum majus_ extract is also a skin conditioning ingredient. Use levels of _Tropaeolum majus_ extract in cosmetics range from 0.1–0.5%., where it’s typically supplied in a water and glycerin mix.
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Tropaeolum Majus Extract References

Pharmaceuticals, July 2023, pages 1-19
Molecules, November 2021, pages 1-31
Annals of the National Institute of Hygiene, January 2018, pages 119-126