What it is
This ingredient is an extract from the leaves of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a climbing vine known as jiaogulan and native to East and Southeast Asia. The plant contains saponins and flavonoids and is used in skin care as a soothing and conditioning botanical. It appears in formulations seeking antioxidant plant content.
Safety & warnings
The leaf extract is generally well tolerated in topical use. As with other botanicals, sensitivity is possible in reactive individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is extracted from the leaves of the jiaogulan vine, Gynostemma pentaphyllum.
History
Jiaogulan has a long tradition of use as an herbal tea and tonic in East and Southeast Asia and has been adopted into cosmetics as a botanical extract.
Questions everyone asks
What is jiaogulan?
Jiaogulan is the common name for Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a climbing vine native to East and Southeast Asia whose leaves are extracted for use in skin care.
What does the extract do?
It is used as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical that provides antioxidant plant compounds.