plant extracts in Árija Skincare formulations

Plant extracts aren’t just a marketing trend—they’re time-tested skincare actives backed by both traditional use and modern science. Rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins, and terpenes, they bring a complex spectrum of benefits to the skin. From calming redness to brightening dull complexions, each extract in Árija Skincare formulations plays a purposeful role:

White Tea Extract

Known for its high concentration of catechins, White Tea Extract helps protect skin from oxidative stress while soothing inflammation. White Tea is rich in catechins like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), offering significant antioxidant protection that reduces oxidative stress and prevents collagen degradation. It also contains methylxanthines which improve skin microcirculation, enhancing nutrient delivery and cellular regeneration.
It’s a gentle yet effective choice for maintaining skin clarity and resilience—especially for city-dwellers exposed to pollution.
Found in: AHA Peeling Concentrate and Double Boost Hydration Gel

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Green Tea Extract

A multitasking marvel, Green Tea, is packed with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals, soothes breakouts, and improves skin tone. It’s particularly beneficial for combination or acne-prone skin.
With its high EGCG concentration, Green Tea Extract reduces inflammation, protects against photoaging, and helps control sebum. Its polyphenols reduce MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) activity, preserving collagen and elastin in the skin matrix. It also shows antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria.
Found in: Antioxidant Ginkgo Gel Booster

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Grape Seed and LEAF Extracts

Grape-derived extracts are rich in OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins), which are powerful antioxidants that strengthen blood vessel walls and protect collagen. These extracts also contain resveratrol, known for its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects, and help reduce dark circles and skin dullness.
Lightweight but mighty, OPCs support collagen structure and reduce UV damage. It helps firm the skin and fade hyperpigmentation over time.
Found in: Antioxidant Ginkgo Gel Booster, Brightening Eye Cream

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Sage Leaf Extract

Traditionally used for its antibacterial and purifying qualities, Sage Extract is excellent for oily or blemish-prone skin. Its natural astringent properties help refine pores and balance sebum production, it reduces excess oil and soothes irritation. Rich in rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid, Sage Leaf Extract has strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It helps reduce acne-causing bacteria and tone the skin through its mild astringent action. Its polyphenolic compounds have been shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation, preserving skin’s natural integrity.
Found in: AHA Peeling Concentrate and Double Boost Hydration Gel

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Oak Bark Extract

Oak Bark offers soothing tannins that tighten the skin and help relieve irritation. It’s especially well-suited for skin prone to sensitivity, redness, or flare-ups. Containing tannins, Oak Bark acts as a natural astringent, helping to tighten pores and reduce inflammation. Its ellagitannins and flavonoids also support wound healing and reinforce skin barrier functions, particularly in sensitive or reactive skin types.
Found in: Antioxidant Ginkgo Gel Booster

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Ginkgo Biloba Extract

Ginkgo stimulates microcirculation, delivering nutrients more efficiently while shielding the skin from environmental aggressors. It improves tone, elasticity, and radiance.
Known for enhancing microcirculation, Ginkgo contains flavonoids and terpenoids that improve skin oxygenation and detoxification. Studies show its antioxidant profile helps protect against UV damage, and its vasodilatory effects reduce puffiness and dullness.
Found in: Antioxidant Ginkgo Gel Booster, Brightening Eye Cream, Niacinamide Gel Moisturizer and Peptides Anti-Ageing Serum

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Peony Extract

With a long history in traditional medicine, Peony Extract has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It helps improve skin brightness and elasticity while reducing signs of fatigue. Peony root contains paeoniflorin, which has strong anti-inflammatory and skin-calming effects. It inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines while boosting skin clarity and tone. Research shows it also contributes to reduced melanin production, making it beneficial for brightening and evening out complexion.
Found in: Gentle Cleansing Milk, Ceramide Hydrating Night Cream and Hydrating Serum

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Linden Flower Extract

Perfect for delicate or reactive skin, Linden Flower Extract contains mucilages and flavonoids that calm irritation and offer deep hydration. It’s ideal for redness-prone and stressed-out complexions. Linden is rich in mucilage, which hydrates and soothes irritated skin. It contains flavonoids that protect capillaries and reduce redness. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory profile makes it a gentle yet effective ingredient for calming reactive or sensitive skin.
Found in: Micellar Cleansing Water

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Rowanberry Extract

High in vitamin C and antioxidants, Rowanberry helps even skin tone and fight environmental stress. It offers a brightening effect and supports a more youthful appearance.
Packed with vitamin C and flavonoids, Rowanberry strengthens skin defenses and visibly brightens dull and uneven skin tone. Its antioxidant properties protect against environmental stress, while its acids help mildly exfoliate and renew the skin.
Found in: Moisturizing Day Cream

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Elderberry Extract

An immunity-booster for the skin, Elderberry is rich in flavonoids that defend against oxidative damage and reinforce the skin barrier. It’s especially helpful during seasonal transitions or environmental shifts.
A rich source of anthocyanins and flavonoids, Elderberry Extract has strong anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. It supports skin immunity, helps reduce irritation, and defends against oxidative damage caused by environmental stressors.
Found in: Ceramide Hydrating Night Cream

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Watercress Flower Extract

Rich in minerals and vitamins, Watercress detoxifies and helps brighten skin, offering gentle purification without stripping moisture – perfect for dull and congested skin.
High in sulfur compounds and flavonoids, Watercress helps purify skin by stimulating natural detoxifying enzymes (like glutathione-S-transferase). It’s been shown to help balance oil production while enhancing luminosity and cellular regeneration.
Found in: Oil-Free Hydrating Gel, Moisturizing Day Cream

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Árija Skincare uses plant extracts intentionally, tailoring each product to both skin concerns and regional environmental stressors. Whether your goal is calming irritation, defending against pollutants, or restoring your glow, plant actives are at the heart of the solution.

How to best benefit PLANT EXTRACTS in Your Skincare Routine:

🎯Targeted care:
Peony, Oak Bark, and Ginkgo are great for boosting brightness and refining texture.

☀️Morning:
Reach for antioxidant-rich extracts like White Tea or Grape Seed to protect against pollution and UV damage.

🌙Evening:
Let calming botanicals like Linden Flower, Sage, and Chamomile soothe and restore skin overnight.

Pro Tip for Application:
Layer antioxidant-rich formulas like your Antioxidant Ginkgo Gel Booster in the morning to shield your skin from environmental stress, and opt for calming botanicals like Ceramide Hydrating Night Cream or Moisturizing Day Cream at night to restore balance while you rest.

Plant extracts are more than just nature’s decorative touch—they’re clinically supported skincare actives that deliver visible results. Whether through antioxidant defense, calming irritated skin, boosting hydration, or brightening the complexion, these botanical ingredients work in synergy with the skin’s biology.
Árija Skincare combines these time-tested plant extracts with modern formulation science, ensuring each product offers performance you can feel and results you can see.