Trifolium pratense (red clover) leaf extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85085-25-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism for respiratory health and hormonal balance. Red clover has been applied topically in folk medicine for skin conditions and was commonly brewed as a medicinal tea in traditional practices.