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(Trifolium Pratense (Clover)/Vigna Radiata) Sprout Extract

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(Trifolium Pratense (Clover)/Vigna Radiata) Sprout Extract

The Dual-Sprout Botanical Blend

This is a co-extract of red clover (Trifolium pratense) and mung bean (Vigna radiata) sprouts — young sprouts are dense in phyto-nutrients, isoflavones and antioxidants at their most concentrated stage.

It is used to support the look of a healthy scalp and fuller, more vital-looking hair, bringing a fresh botanical story to hair and scalp formulas.

Quick Insights

Ingredient Rating:

GOOD

Type of Ingredient:

Strengthener, Conditioner and Antioxidant

Intended Function:

A red-clover and mung-bean sprout co-extract for scalp-comfort and fuller-looking hair stories.

Common Applications:

Used in hair & scalp serums and shampoos and conditioners.

Target Audience:

Brands building botanical, phyto-active hair and scalp serums.

Also Known As:

(Trifolium Pratense (Clover)/Vigna Radiata) Sprout Extract, Red Clover & Mung Bean Sprout Extract, Clover/Mung Bean Sprout Extract

Benefits of (Trifolium Pratense (Clover)/Vigna Radiata) Sprout Extract

A red-clover-and-mung-bean sprout blend rich in phyto-nutrients that supports the look of healthy scalp and hair.

Phyto-Nutrient Rich: Sprouts concentrate isoflavones, vitamins and antioxidants.
Fuller-Looking Hair: Supports the appearance of denser, more vital-looking hair.
Scalp Comfort: Helps support the look of a calm, healthy scalp.
Antioxidant: Helps defend the look of the scalp and hair surface from oxidative stress.
Naturally Derived: Extracted from young clover and mung-bean sprouts.

How It Works

Germinating sprouts mobilize a peak of isoflavones (notably from red clover), vitamins and antioxidant polyphenols; combined into one extract, these phyto-nutrients help condition the hair and support the look of a healthy, comfortable scalp environment. Benefits are described at the level of appearance.

Formulating with (Trifolium Pratense (Clover)/Vigna Radiata) Sprout Extract

This sprout extract is water-soluble and added to the water phase at low levels, typically at cool-down. It pairs well with peptides, caffeine and other scalp actives. Observe good manufacturing and preservation practice.

Safety Analysis

This sprout extract is well tolerated as a botanical; those with legume allergies should be considered. As always, substantiate the finished product’s safety (e.g. patch / HRIPT testing) in line with MoCRA requirements.

References

https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/trifolium-pratense-flower-extract

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigna_radiata

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trifolium_pratense

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