YOUKOU SAKURA FLOWER EXTRACT BG™, YOUKOU SAKURA LEAF EXTRACT BG™
Skin Beauty extract made from yokozakura grown in Ehime, Japan
YOUKOU SAKURA EXTRACT BG™ is an extract of the flowers and leaves of yokozakura (Cerasus ‘Yoko’). It is extracted using 1,3-butylene glycol aqueous solution.
Yokozakura is a cherry blossom tree that is admired as a symbol of peace. As such, there have been ongoing activities to donate saplings of this tree to people not only in Japan but also around the world. Yokozakura stands out for its large pink blossoms, as well as its resilience to diseases and ability to withstand tough climates. Yokozakura extract will protect users’ skin and help them to achieve youthful skin.

1. Features
- Anti-aging functions
YOUKOU SAKURA EXTRACT BG™ has anti-aging functions such as anti-oxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging activity) and female hormone-like activity. - Uses ingredients from a specific production region
YOUKOU SAKURA EXTRACT BG™ is made from the flowers and leaves of domestically grown yokozakura harvested in Ehime, Japan. - Uses dry ingredients through a drying process at room temperature
The flowers and leaves are dried through a drying process at room temperature. This process preserves color and quality without destroying any useful ingredients.

2. Specification
INCI | content (%) |
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CERASUS YOUKOU FLOWER EXTRACT | 0.80 |
BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 79.4 |
WATER | 19.8 |
INCI | content (%) |
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CERASUS YOUKOU LEAF EXTRACT | 0.80 |
BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 79.4 |
WATER | 19.8 |
Safety tests
Primary skin irritation test: no irritation (100%)
Ocular irritation test: no irritation (100%)
Phototoxicity test: negative
AMES test: negative
Human patch text: no irritation response (100%)

3. Functionality
Anti-oxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging activity)
