The Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Power of Azulene
Azulene is a natural ingredient that has been used in skincare for centuries. It’s derived from chamomile flowers and is known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Azulene is a blue-colored compound extracted from the essential oil of chamomile flowers.
How Azulene is Extracted and Why It’s Blue
The blue color is natural even though it starts from the white and yellow chamomile flower. To extract azulene from chamomile, the flowers are steam distilled to produce an essential oil. The essential oil is then subjected to a process called fractional distillation, which separates the different components of the oil based on their boiling points. This is the exact moment that azulene naturally turns blue, due to its unique ring structure that absorbs light in the blue region of the visible spectrum. So when you see blue, think of powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits!
Why Azulene is a Key Ingredient in Skin Care
Azulene is wonderful for all skin types, but particularly effective in products designed for sensitive skin, as it helps to calm and soothe skin, reduce redness, and decrease inflammation. Azulene is also designed to treat acne, as it helps to reduce inflammation and prevent breakouts.
Azulene works by inhibiting the production of certain enzymes that cause inflammation in the skin. It also helps to reduce the production of sebum, which can clog pores and lead to acne. Azulene also has antioxidant properties, which help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Recommended Products
We offer professional-grade skin care products with azulene that are safe and effective for all skin types, and also featured in a more target way in our Influencer and Rescue Collections.
Our beloved Essential Hand + Body Oil is for all skin types.
In our Influencer Collection designed for teens and adults prone to acne, our best-selling Blemish Rescue Moisturizer features azulene and ginseng.
Our Rescue Collection, designed for those with stressed, sensitive, or damaged skin features azulene in our Softening Botanical Cleanser.
Sources:
Skintessence Founder Marcia Ney
Byrdie Magazine
Allure Magazine
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