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Active Ingredients

Medicago Sativa Extract

Often labeled as: Alfalfa Extract

The galactomannan-rich retinol alternative.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the Alfalfa plant, incredibly rich in galactomannans. It operates similarly to retinol, speeding up the shedding of dead skin cells and encouraging epidermal renewal.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Brightens dullness, speeds up cell turnover, and protects against environmental stress.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often combined with Bakuchiol for a comprehensive botanical anti-aging serum.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It thins the skin over time.

The Science

It encourages healthy cell turnover while actually protecting the deeper dermal matrix.