Pisum Sativum (Pea Extract) Proteasyl

Latin Name	Pisum Sativum
INCI Name	Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract
Type of Ingredient	Plant active
History	Pisum Sativum is a plant extract from the common garden pea. Grown worldwide it is rich in proteins and vitamins.
Key Benefits	Pisum Sativum is a pea extract that has anti-ageing, skin protecting and repairing properties. Pisum Sativum is a rich source of amino acids and is also rich in Lysine which plays a role in the production of collagen. Pisum Sativum also has moisture binding properties and can leave skin and hair silky smooth. Pisum Sativum has antioxidant properties (it contains ellagic acid, beta-sitosterol, gallic acid and quercetin) These antioxidants can help reduce skin redness and the signs of sensitivity. So, it is good for conditions such as rosacea, and eczema and inflammatory acne, helping to calm redness and signs of stress. It is a skin conditioning agent and can help skin to appear healthier. It can help collagen and elastin in the skin from the effects of protease which can be activated by stress or aging. Pisum Sativum can help repair and protect the skin from environmental stresses and can help to strengthen skin elasticity making it useful in anti-aging preparations. In hair care it is sometimes used to help stimulate hair growth.
Why we love it	Skin regulating, antioxidant redness and inflammation reducing
Key Uses	Skin calming Anti-Redness Anti-Aging
What we use it in	Calming facial cream