Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), a herb revered in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, is experiencing a resurgence in modern beauty formulations due to its multifaceted bioactive profile.
Historically employed to soothe skin inflammation and promote hair growth, fenugreek seeds contain a rich array of compounds – including saponins like diosgenin, flavonoids, coumarins, proteins, trigonelline, galactomannans, and essential minerals – that offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and moisturising properties.
These attributes make fenugreek an attractive ingredient as consumers increasingly demand natural, multifunctional, and sustainable components in their beauty products.
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