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Plantain

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Plantain

Plantain helps repair skin by speeding up healing, boosting moisture, and smoothing out texture. It suits almost all skin types and is commonly found in serums. Because it layers easily, it fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.

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Questions and answers

What does plantain do for the skin?

Plantain helps improve skin wound healing by supporting tissue contraction and tensile strength. It may also increase skin hydration and decrease water loss.

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How do you use plantain?

Plantain may be applied topically using cosmetic macroemulsions containing its active components like aucubin to help increase skin hydration and decrease transepidermal water loss. It is also used in extracts to help improve skin wound healing.

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Should you use plantain in the morning or at night?

You can use plantain at any time of day as part of your routine. Topical plantain helps improve skin hydration and supports skin wound healing.

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Can you use plantain every day?

Yes, you can use plantain daily as it helps improve skin hydration and barrier function. Topical application may also support skin healing and texture over time.

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Does plantain cause purging or irritation?

Plantain is unlikely to cause irritation and does not cause purging. Topical application helps increase skin hydration and improves skin texture.

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Which skin types is plantain best for?

Plantain helps improve skin hydration and macrorelief, and Lovi rates its overall fit as Average.

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Research on plantain

Behind this ingredient guide

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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