Sea Fennel Extract
How does sea fennel extract benefit your skin?
Benefits
Calming, Dryness, Fine Lines/Wrinkles
About
Sea fennel extract is an exciting plant-based ingredient that shows impressive results in soothing visibly irritated skin and minimizing the appearance of roughness. Tatcha has harnessed its botanical powers in one of our most innovative formulas, The Silk Serum. When paired with upcycled cranberry extract, sea fennel can mimic the same benefits of retinol, without the use of drying or irritating Vitamin A derivatives.
“ What separates sea fennel from other retinol alternatives though is the marine botanical’s soothing and calming properties, having been proven to generate zero inflammation on the skin.
Science
The marine botanical impressively toes the line between zero inflammation and big, retinol-like results. Possessing the best of both worlds, sea fennel has been shown to stimulate similar proteins as retinol and support collagen-depleted skin. This collagen support is accomplished with a remarkable zero inflammation, soothing and calming the skin, which is the opposite of retinol’s interaction with the skin’s surface.
History
Found along coastal cliffs, rocks, and in sandy areas, sea fennel has been used in gastronomy and alternative medicine for millennia. In medicine, the marine botanical was commonly utilized for its calming cleansing properties when digested, helping to minimize colds and digestive issues. In the kitchen, sea fennel is still widely used, known for its salty taste with notes of celery, fennel, and lime peel.
Provenance
Gathered by hand from the wild, sea fennel can be found along coastlines, from the Mediterranean to Australia to South and North America. Tatcha’s sea fennel extract is responsibly harvested by hand from the Atlantic coast near northern Brittany in France. This region was chosen specifically for its certified organic rating, ethical harvesting practices, and potency of ingredients.
Did You Know?
Sea fennel extract is an excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. This is in addition to the botanical’s impressive ability to provide the look of collagen-rich skin, which have been shown to be as significant as retinol and the retinol-alternative bakuchiol. What separates sea fennel from other retinol alternatives though is the marine botanical’s soothing and calming properties, having been proven to generate zero inflammation on the skin. Given its ethical sourcing, potent benefits, and soothing properties, sea fennel extract is one of the most beneficial and forward-thinking ingredients in a serum or moisturizer.
