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Larch Wood Extract

aka larix decidua wood extract · european larch extract · arabinogalactan from larch · larix extract

A source of arabinogalactan — a prebiotic polysaccharide — in hair density serum formulations. Its inclusion reflects the convergence of microbiome skincare and scalp health positioning.

Benefits
  • Prebiotic — feeds beneficial scalp microbiome
  • Arabinogalactan polysaccharide skin conditioning
  • Humectant function
  • Potential hair follicle stimulation via scalp microbiome modulation
  • Anti-inflammatory polyphenols
Example uses
  • Hair density serums
  • Scalp treatments
  • Prebiotic hair masks
  • Microbiome-supportive scalp serums
  • Conditioning hair balms
Formulation notes

Water-soluble arabinogalactan extract. pH stable in cosmetic range. Functions primarily as prebiotic polysaccharide.

Watchouts

Mechanism of hair density improvement via microbiome modulation is theoretical — clinical evidence for larch arabinogalactan specifically in hair care applications is brand-generated.

Clean beauty perception

Accepted in clean beauty within the prebiotic scalp care narrative.