FSS Watercress Extract SF

FSS Watercress Extract SF is a water-based botanical active created from watercress and fermented with Lactobacillus for natural preservation. Known for its high content of vitamins—including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6—watercress has long been revered for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. In skincare, it helps shield the skin from oxidative stress, promote collagen synthesis, and calm inflammation.

Standardized to contain 0.5–2.0% Vitamin C, this extract offers a natural alternative to synthetic vitamin sources. It combats environmental aggressors that lead to premature aging, such as pollution and UV exposure, helping maintain youthful elasticity and smoothness. As the skin cannot produce its own vitamin C, topical application of this nutrient is essential for antioxidant protection and skin repair.

Made Of:

FSS Watercress Extract SF is composed of water, Nasturtium officinale extract, and Lactobacillus ferment. It is free of added preservatives, GMOs, and synthetic additives. The fermentation process enhances ingredient stability and introduces gentle antimicrobial activity.

Scientifically Proven

🔬 Anti-Inflammatory Action – IL-6 ELISA Assay
FSS Watercress Extract SF demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects by reducing IL-6 production in LPS-treated fibroblasts, indicating a calmer, less inflammatory environment which may reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

🧬 Calcium Homeostasis – Intracellular Calcium Assay
At concentrations of 0.01%, 0.1%, and 1.0%, FSS Watercress Extract SF increased intracellular calcium levels in keratinocytes by 1%, 5%, and 14% respectively, supporting skin barrier integrity through improved keratinocyte proliferation, differentiation, and migration.

🛡️ Antioxidant Power – ORAC Assay
FSS Watercress Extract SF exhibited superior antioxidant activity compared to 200μM Trolox®, BV-OSC, and ascorbic acid across all tested concentrations, confirming its powerful ability to neutralize oxidative stress and support anti-aging at the cellular level.

⚡ Oxidative Stress Reduction – ROS Assay
Treatment with FSS Watercress Extract SF at 0.01%, 0.1%, and 1.0% reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) by 33%, 39%, and 41%, respectively—outperforming BV-OSC at every concentration—demonstrating its robust capacity to mitigate oxidative cellular damage.

✅ Non-Cytotoxic Profile – Cellular Viability Assay
At 0.01% and 0.1% concentrations, FSS Watercress Extract SF showed no cytotoxic effects on normal human dermal fibroblasts, confirming its safety for use in topical applications.

Solubility

Water Soluble

Use Level

1.0 - 10.00%

Appearance

Pale Yellow to Amber, Clear to Slightly Hazy Liquid