A biotech plant cell culture extract. It soothes and supports the comfort of sensitive skin. Well tolerated.
Topical application
BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations.
A soothing plant extract. Safe.
Tripterygium wilfordii callus extract (INCI Tripterygium Wilfordii Callus Extract) is a biotech ingredient: it is grown from a lab cell culture (callus) of the plant, without harvesting wild material. In a formula it works as a botanical soothing ingredient aimed at the comfort of sensitive skin. On efficacy this is a supporting botanical ingredient. Callus cultures yield an extract with a standardised composition, but independent clinical data on the cosmetic action is limited and the evidence base is modest. Realistically expect a mild soothing contribution to a formula. Used topically the extract has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The biotech sourcing removes the question of toxic compounds present in the source plant. Tolerance is good. The irritation and allergy potential is low, which suits sensitive skin. Most people show no reaction.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
SafeSuitable for
The Evigrade extension adds an evidence panel to iHerb, Sephora, Druni and 12 more stores. This ingredient and every other one in the product show evidence-tier, allergen risk and pregnancy/lactation flags at a glance.
Tripterygium Wilfordii Callus Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
Tripterygium Wilfordii Callus Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
A biotech plant cell culture extract.
The INCI name is Tripterygium Wilfordii Callus Extract. It may also appear as: Экстракт каллуса Tripterygium wilfordii.
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