Antioxidant ingredient
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
An extract from the galls formed on Rhus semialata (Chinese sumac) by aphid infestation, exceptionally rich in tannins and gallic acid, used for its astringent, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Also known as: chinese gall extract, gallnut extract, wu bei zi extract, galla chinensis extract
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Benefits
- ✓Very high tannin content provides potent astringent and pore-refining effect
- ✓Rich in gallic acid for strong antioxidant protection
- ✓Antimicrobial activity helps manage acne-causing bacteria
- ✓Helps control excess sebum
Watch for
- ⚠High tannin content may be drying or irritating at high concentrations
