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Mulberry Root Extract

aka morus alba root extract · white mulberry root extract · sanguis extract

A validated tyrosinase-inhibiting botanical used in brightening and hyperpigmentation eye creams. One of the more evidence-based botanical brightening actives.

Benefits
  • Tyrosinase inhibition — reduces melanin synthesis
  • Brightening and hyperpigmentation reduction
  • Antioxidant phenolic content
  • Anti-inflammatory flavonoids
  • Traditional Chinese medicine brightening ingredient
Example uses
  • Brightening eye creams
  • Hyperpigmentation serums
  • Brightening toners
  • Dark-spot correction formulas
  • Anti-ageing brightening creams
Formulation notes

Aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract; oxyresveratrol (the primary active) is sensitive to oxidation. Antioxidant pairing and UV-protective packaging required.

Watchouts

Oxyresveratrol content varies significantly between suppliers — standardisation disclosure is important. Isolated oxyresveratrol is more reliable than undefined mulberry extract.

Clean beauty perception

Accepted in clean beauty. Traditional botanical with modern mechanism validation. Tyrosinase inhibition mechanism well-understood.