How Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf works 자소엽
Perilla leaf supplies rosmarinic acid, luteolin and related polyphenols, which have documented antioxidant and calming activity in laboratory work. In a finished formula it behaves as a supporting soothing botanical, sitting in the same 진정 category Korean brands built around centella and heartleaf. Human evidence for topical perilla specifically is limited, so its contribution is best judged as part of a whole calming formula. Worth checking which part of the plant a label means: the leaf extract used here is not perilla seed oil, which is a fatty oil with a different role altogether.
| Acts on | the look of redness and irritation |
|---|---|
| Evidence | Limited |
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