A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research on its topical benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Beauty ingredient research
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Reviewed ingredients
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Need usage caution
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research on its topical benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm irritated skin, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract from aspen flowers that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from a rare Hawaiian succulent that may help calm irritated skin and fight free radical damage.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical root extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is limited compared to more established plant extracts.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with traditional roots, but modern skincare research is still catching up.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is limited and it may cause sensitivity in rare cases.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A traditional Amazonian plant extract with promising antioxidant potential, but currently lacks robust human studies to confirm specific skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle Amazonian botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle Amazonian bark extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle Amazonian botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but human skincare studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A traditional Amazonian root extract with limited but promising research for antioxidant and soothing benefits in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, though research is limited and mostly traditional.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use and emerging research on soothing and antioxidant benefits, but limited direct skincare studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived alternative to salicylic acid that helps soothe and mildly exfoliate the skin without harshness.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle fern extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract from New Zealand that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Rauwolfia Root Extract is a traditional botanical with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but its use in modern skincare is limited and lacks strong clinical evidence.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A fragrant botanical extract with limited research; may offer soothing benefits but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with soothing and antioxidant potential, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and mostly traditional.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with promising soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, rose-scented botanical extract that offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its fragrance can be a concern for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, rose-scented botanical extract that offers mild antioxidant and soothing benefits, but its primary role in most products is fragrance.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild botanical extract that adds a rosy scent and some antioxidant activity, but its benefits are not as well-studied as the essential oil.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but human skincare research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, but clinical evidence in skincare is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Rue extract offers antioxidant potential but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals; use with caution.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Rue extract may offer astringent and soothing benefits, but its use is limited by potential skin irritation and lack of robust safety data.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Sagebrush extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research in cosmetics is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle willow leaf extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, but modern research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Sassafras Bark Extract may offer astringent and soothing benefits, but its use is limited by safety concerns and lack of robust research.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
Sassafras extract is a traditional botanical with potential skin benefits, but its use is limited by safety concerns related to the compound safrole, which is restricted in many countries.
Irritation
moderate
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help balance oil production and calm skin, but research is mostly preliminary.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical powder with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Schkuhria Pinnata Extract is a gentle botanical with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is limited and it is not a proven powerhouse ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in large human studies.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide mild environmental protection, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established in modern skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A lesser-known botanical extract that may offer soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is very limited and safety data is sparse.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits for skin is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is very limited and benefits are not well-established.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle antioxidant-rich root extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract from Siberian ginseng stems that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, best known for its fresh, woody scent and mild soothing effects.
Irritation
low
Source
natural