PSEUDOSTELLARIA HETEROPHYLLA

Pseudostellaria Heterophylla: A Plant Extract with Protective Properties

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What is Pseudostellaria Heterophylla?

Pseudostellaria heterophylla, also known as Tai Zi Shen or Prince Ginseng, is a herbaceous plant native to East Asia. Its root is traditionally used to support the body's physiological functions and to help it better resist various stressors. In cosmetics, its extract is sought after for its richness in polysaccharides, natural peptides, saponins, and amino acids. These compounds participate in preserving skin balance, protecting cells from the effects of oxidative stress, and supporting the skin's natural repair mechanisms.
In the [MY] Baume Pro-Collagène Unifiant (Unifying Pro-Collagen Balm), this extract complements pro-collagen active ingredients by helping the skin maintain a favorable environment for its renewal and comfort.

Where does Pseudostellaria Heterophylla come from?

Pseudostellaria heterophylla belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is primarily cultivated in China, where its root is harvested after several months of growth to concentrate the bioactive molecules it contains. The extraction process yields a concentrate rich in polysaccharides—compounds widely studied for their role in cellular protection, hydration, and the maintenance of skin homeostasis.

Properties and Active Principles of Pseudostellaria Heterophylla

Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract naturally contains several families of molecules of interest:

• Polysaccharides with hydrating and protective properties,
• Peptides and amino acids that participate in maintaining skin balance,
• Plant saponins,
• Phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties.

What are the benefits of Pseudostellaria Heterophylla?

The skin is daily exposed to various stressors, such as UV rays, pollution, or climate variations. In the long term, these aggressions can alter its balance and accelerate the visible signs of aging. Thanks to its richness in bioactive molecules, Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract helps strengthen the skin's natural capacities to cope with these environmental aggressions.
Its main benefits include:

• Participating in protecting the skin from oxidative stress,
• Helping maintain optimal hydration,
• Improving comfort for dry or sensitized skin,
• Supporting natural skin repair mechanisms,
• Contributing to preserving supple and resilient skin.

Pseudostellaria Heterophylla Extract at the heart of MiYé formulas

[MY] UNIFYING PRO-COLLAGEN BALM
In the Baume Pro-Collagène Unifiant, Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract helps preserve the skin's balance against daily aggressions. Combined with Vitanol® Bio, biomimetic peptides, ceramides, and other active ingredients in the formula, it helps maintain a cutaneous environment favorable to the skin's natural renewal mechanisms. It also contributes to the immediate and long-lasting comfort of the balm.

How to use Pseudostellaria Heterophylla?

Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract is used for topical application in skincare designed to preserve skin balance. It works in tandem with other active ingredients by helping the skin better cope with external aggressions and oxidative stress. Its combination with repairing, hydrating, and pro-collagen ingredients contributes to maintaining more comfortable, supple, and resilient skin over time.

Any side effects?

Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract is generally well tolerated when applied to the skin. Available studies do not report any notable irritating effects at the concentrations used in cosmetics. As with all plant-derived extracts, individual reactions remain possible, though infrequent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Pseudostellaria Heterophylla in cosmetics?
It helps protect the skin from environmental aggressions, supports its natural balance, and contributes to maintaining skin comfort.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Available studies show good skin tolerance, and it can be safely used in skincare products formulated for sensitive skin.

Is it an anti-aging ingredient?
It does not act directly on wrinkles. Its primary value lies in protecting the skin from oxidative stress and maintaining an ideal environment for the optimal performance of the other anti-aging active ingredients present in the formula.

Sources

• Lei Z, Luan F, Zou J, Zhang X, Zhai B, Xin B, Sun J, Guo D, Wang J, Shi Y. Traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological properties, and quality control of Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2025;337(Pt 2):118871.
• Hu DJ, Shakerian F, Zhao J, Li SP. Chemistry, pharmacology and analysis of Pseudostellaria heterophylla: a mini-review. Chinese Medicine. 2019;14:16.