🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An extract from the bark of an African tree. It is clinically proven to significantly inhibit 5-alpha reductase, drastically reducing sebum production and physically tightening the appearance of pores.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Mattifies oily skin all day, clears congestion, and reduces pore size.
💡 Pro Tip
Often formulated alongside Oleanolic Acid for a patented pore-refining complex.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It dries out the skin.
The Science
It targets the hormonal trigger of oil production without affecting the skin's water balance.