Cornus officinalis fruit

Helps to suppress the formation of reactive oxygen species

Bright red oval-shaped fruits of Cornus officinalis.
Benefits
  • Anti-oxidant

  • Known to help suppress the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which accelerates the aging process by reactivating molecules that result skin cell damage.

What It Is
  • Cornus Officinalis is a species of flowering plant in Korea, China, and Japan that bears clusters of small, vibrant red fruits during the fall.

  • INCI : CORNUS OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT

History
  • Cornus Officinalis is documented in the Shennong Bencaojing , the oldest existing written pharmacopoeia of Chinese herbology, where it is recognized for its ability to nourish and revitalize skin.

  • It is the key ingredient among traditional formulations to treat dryness of rough skin.

Our Research
  • Over the past 20 years, THE WHOO Royal Beauty Research Center has been researching the scientific effectiveness of ancient Korean herbal treatments used by Joseon royalty.

  • Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract is one of five key herbal ingredients in Gongjin Solution™, THE WHOO's core complex for boosting skin resilience.

  • THE WHOO's Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, combined with extracts of Thymus Vulgaris and Angelica Gigas Root, helps to soothe skin and improve elasticity.