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. 2020 Aug 17;20(4):495–515. doi: 10.1007/s13596-020-00468-0

Table 4.

Compilation of cosmetics containing M. oleifera tree parts or extracts as ingredients (in June, 2018)

Cosmetic ingredients Product brand/name Product information
SkinSecret
Leaves Anti-wrinkle face cream Purifying and protective action against environmental stress, such as smoke and pollution
Anti-aging moisturizer face cream
Hand cream
Body milk
Lush
M. pterygosperma oil African paradise (body conditioner) Moisturizing, nourishing
Queen bee (hair honey)
Magical Moringa (facial moisturizer)
Charity pot (Hand and body lotion)
Passion fruit (lip balm)
M. pterygosperma leaf infusion/oil Go faster feet (foot lotion)
M. pterygosperma powder Twinkle toes (foot powder) Deodorizing
Lush gardener (cold pressed soap) Remove dirt, moisturizing, nourishing
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques
Active ingredient: peptide from Moringa seeds PURISOFT® Skin cleansing/purification; protects skin against pollution, heavy metals, cigarette smoke
Body shop
M. pterygosperma oil Moringa range (shower gel, oil, body butter, body milk, body sorbet, hand cream, soap, body scrub) Skin feels smooth and restored
M. oleifera leaf extract Moringa eau de toilette Moringa body mist Delicately scent your skin in a crisp, floral aroma with Moringa
Clarins
M. pterygosperma seed extract Extra-comfort anti-pollution cleansing cream Eliminates traces of pollution, detoxifies the epidermis and protects the skin from the harmful effects of pollution
One-step facial cleanser Neutralizes the effects of pollution and purifies the skin to restore its natural radiance
Exfoliating body scrub Purifies and refines while preserving your skin’s natural moisture balance. Neutralizes the harmful effects of pollution
One-step gentle exfoliating cleanser
Water purify/comfort one-step cleanser
Daily energizer cleansing gel
Naturinga
M. oleifera seeds and oil Moringa soap bio High antioxidant value slowing skin ageing; exfoliate dead cells by regenerating the tissue
Moringa exfoliating face scrub Moringa seeds peel and exfoliate the skin, while Moringa oil moisturizes and regenerates the skin
Moringa O2
M. oleifera leaf extract/oil Herbal moisturizing lotion/facial toner/soap Rejuvenate, nourish and protects skin
herbal shampoo/conditioner Repairs, strengthens, reduces hair fall
Shu Uemura
M. pterygosperma seed extract Anti-Oxi + pollutant and dullness clarifying cleansing oil Enhanced power to remove micro impurities and stubborn make-up; anti-pollution breakthrough
M. pterygosperma extract Urban moisture hydro-nourishing shampoo/conditioner/double serum/deep treatment masque Highly concentrated in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants intensely hydrates deep within strands
Bio-Beauté
M. oleifera seed extract Anti-pollution micellar cleansing water/gentle cleansing foam/cleansing oil gel/gentle exfoliating gel Removes makeup, pollution particles and excess sebum, while leaving the skin well moisturized. The Seed of Moringa extract selected contains purifying peptides which, on the surface, limit the adhesion of the pollution particles and, in depth, activate their elimination. This extract acts as a protective shield capable of preserving the good bacteria from the cutaneous flora against the aggression of pollution
Dual-phase waterproof eye make-up remover