Soothing ingredient
Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract
Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract (field elm, Ulmus minor) is an astringent and soothing botanical used in traditional European herbal medicine. The bark contains tannins, mucilaginous polysaccharides, and phytosterols — a combination that provides temporary pore-tightening, surface-calming, and mild barrier-reinforcing effects. Distinct from slippery elm (Ulmus rubra/fulva) and not interchangeable.
Also known as: field elm bark extract, European elm bark extract
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Benefits
- ✓Tannins provide a mild astringent action that temporarily tightens and refines pores while reducing surface redness
- ✓Mucilage content forms a protective, hydrating film on skin, supporting barrier function and reducing transepidermal water loss
- ✓Phytosterols contribute additional anti-inflammatory activity, helping calm irritated or sensitized skin
Watch for
- ⚠Tannin-rich extracts can be drying with overuse; better suited to normal-to-oily skin types
- ⚠Rare allergic contact dermatitis reported with elm bark; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Allantoin+ Centella Asiatica Extract+ Glycerin+ Portulaca Oleracea Extract
