Buchu Extract

What is it?

An extract of Agathosma betulina or A. crenulata (buchu), South African fynbos shrubs long used in traditional medicine and increasingly explored for perfume, flavouring and cosmetic applications.

What does it do?

Traditionally used botanical with demonstrated in vitro antioxidant activity (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity assays) and anti-inflammatory activity (COX-1/COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase enzyme inhibition in lab assays); no human topical dermatology trials have been conducted to date.

Real products containing this

• Wow-Wow Wonder 3-Hyaluron + C Serum — Skoon
• Buchu & Sage Facial Serum — Rain Africa

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