White Lupin Seed Extract
White lupin seed extract. Claimed anti-aging effect via MMP-1 inhibition. Contains legume proteins – potential allergen.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Marketing anti-aging extract. Topical RCTs essentially absent. People with legume allergy should be cautious.
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination
- Use with caution
- Sensitive
About this ingredient
White Lupin Seed Extract (Lupinus Albus Seed Extract) is an aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of white lupin seeds (Lupinus albus). Active components are peptides (especially the tetrapeptide Lupeol), flavonoids, and triterpenoids. Mechanism. Lupin peptides stimulate type I collagen synthesis in fibroblasts in vitro and suppress matrix metalloproteinase activity (MMP-1, MMP-9), which degrades collagen. Antioxidant effect via neutralization of reactive oxygen species. Where applied. Anti-aging serums and creams, anti-pigmentation products. Known in the commercial ingredient Lipigenine (Silab) for jawline contouring. In Spain in Skeyndor and Mesoestetic Energy C. Formula concentrations 1–3%. Evidence base. Silab, the supplier, published a double-blind study (n=20, 2 months) showing improved skin density and elasticity. No independent RCTs. CIR and SCCS have not published a separate assessment. Safety. Non-comedogenic. Rare allergic reactions are possible in patients with known legume allergy (beans, peanuts). Pregnancy and lactation – topically safe at cosmetic concentrations.
Frequently asked questions
Is White Lupin Seed Extract safe during pregnancy?
White Lupin Seed Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is White Lupin Seed Extract for?
White Lupin Seed Extract suits: normal, dry, oily, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
What is White Lupin Seed Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
White lupin seed extract.
What's the INCI name for White Lupin Seed Extract?
The INCI name is Lupinus Albus Seed Extract. It may also appear as: White Lupin Extract.
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