AccessMOIST Platycodon Grandiflorum

Traditional Korean Botanical for Advanced Skin Brightening and Soothing

INCI Name: Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract

AccessMOIST Platycodon Grandiflorum is a high-performance botanical extract derived from the Balloon Flower root, a cornerstone of traditional Korean medicine. Rich in saponins and flavonoids, it delivers potent brightening, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits. By inhibiting tyrosinase and calming irritation pathways, it helps reduce the appearance of dark spots while soothing stressed skin—ideal for advanced brightening and calming formulations.

Solubility Notes:

Water-soluble; add to the water phase of your formulation, ideally during cool-down below 40°C (104°F).

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Brightening & Dark Spot Serums

Effectively reduces hyperpigmentation and evens skin tone by inhibiting key melanin production pathways in targeted, high-potency serums.
Soothing Face Creams & Moisturizers

Provides significant anti-inflammatory and calming benefits for sensitive or compromised skin, reducing redness and irritation in daily-use creams.
Calming Toners & Essences

Delivers immediate soothing and antioxidant protection in lightweight, hydrating formulas to prep skin and reduce environmental stress.
Anti-Pollution & Detox Masks

Helps protect the skin from oxidative damage caused by environmental pollutants and impurities in wash-off or sheet mask applications.
Eye Creams

Gently brightens the under-eye area and reduces signs of irritation, making it suitable for delicate skin formulations.
Even Skin Tone Treatments

Promotes a clear, luminous complexion in spot treatments and all-over facial products designed to restore skin’s natural radiance.

Performance & Formulation Insights for AccessMOIST Platycodon Grandiflorum

How Platycodon Grandiflorum Works

AccessMOIST Platycodon Grandiflorum leverages platycodins—bioactive saponins concentrated in the Balloon Flower root—to deliver a multi-pathway approach to skin brightening and calming. Its primary brightening mechanism is the inhibition of tyrosinase, the key enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis. By slowing this pathway, the extract helps prevent the formation of new dark spots while gradually diminishing the appearance of existing discoloration for a more even, luminous tone.

In parallel, the extract provides pronounced anti-inflammatory benefits by modulating the release of inflammatory mediators, helping to calm visible redness and reduce irritation. Its flavonoid-rich profile also confers robust antioxidant activity, neutralizing free radicals to protect skin cells from oxidative stress and the appearance of premature aging.

Formulation Guidelines

This water-soluble botanical integrates easily into the water phase of emulsions, serums, gels, toners, and essences. To preserve its actives, add during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 40°C (104°F). It remains stable and effective within a typical cosmetic pH range of 4.0–7.0.

Recommended usage is 0.5%–5.0%. At 0.5%–2%, it serves as an antioxidant and soothing booster; at 2%–5%, its brightening and anti-inflammatory performance is maximized. It pairs synergistically with vitamin C derivatives, niacinamide, arbutin, and hydrating polymers like hyaluronic acid for comprehensive tone-correcting and barrier-supporting systems.

Key Formulation Benefits

Dual Brightening & Soothing Action: Targets hyperpigmentation via tyrosinase inhibition while calming irritation for visible tone improvement without added sensitivity.
Potent Antioxidant Protection: Helps defend against environmental aggressors and UV-induced free radicals to mitigate signs of premature aging.
Traditional Korean Medicine Heritage: Rooted in centuries of use, offering a compelling natural story for modern, efficacy-driven formulations.
Excellent for Sensitive Skin: Naturally soothing properties make it ideal for reactive, redness-prone, or post-stress skin.
Easy to Formulate: Water-soluble and compatible with serums, emulsions, toners, essences, and gels.
Synergistic Efficacy: Enhances performance when combined with vitamin C derivatives, niacinamide, arbutin, and hydrating actives.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Brightening & Skin Lightening, Dark Spot Reduction, Even Skin Tone, Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory
INCI Name	Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract
Usage Rate	0.5%-5%
Active Type	Botanical Extracts & Phytoactives, Traditional Herb Complexes
Solubility	Water-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Eye, Face
Physical Form	Liquid/Solution
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Natural (ISO 16128), Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessMOIST Platycodon Grandiflorum

The primary mechanism is the inhibition of tyrosinase, a key enzyme in the melanin production pathway. By slowing this enzyme’s activity, it helps reduce the formation of dark spots and promotes a more even skin tone.

The recommended usage rate is 0.5%–5%. For antioxidant and soothing benefits, 0.5%–2% is effective; for more intensive brightening and anti-inflammatory action, 2%–5% is recommended.

Yes. Its strong anti-inflammatory properties make it well-suited for sensitive, irritated, or redness-prone skin while delivering brightening and antioxidant benefits.

Absolutely. It works synergistically with vitamin C derivatives to boost antioxidant protection and with niacinamide to support even tone and barrier function. It also pairs well with arbutin and hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid.

It maintains stability and efficacy between pH 4.0 and 7.0, suitable for most skincare formats.

Also known as Balloon Flower, its root has been used for centuries in traditional Korean and Chinese medicine. In cosmetics, the root extract is valued for skin-brightening, soothing, and antioxidant properties.

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