Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
What Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract is & what it does
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract is a plant-derived extract obtained from the flowers of the green wattle tree, Acacia decurrens. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used mainly as a skin-conditioning agent and can contribute to texture and a pleasant feel. The flowers are a source of natural waxes, which is one reason this material sometimes appears in products aiming for a softening effect.
What does Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract do in skincare?
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract is used mainly as a skin-conditioning agent. Derived from green wattle flowers, it can help soften the skin and contribute to the texture and feel of a formula. It is a supporting botanical ingredient rather than an active.
Is Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract natural or synthetic?
It is a natural, plant-derived ingredient obtained from the flowers of the Acacia decurrens tree. Like other botanical extracts, the raw material comes from a plant, though it is processed before being added to a formula.
Is Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract vegan?
The ingredient itself is plant-derived and contains no animal-sourced material, so it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulas. Whether a finished product is fully vegan also depends on the other ingredients and the brand's sourcing and testing practices.
Sunscreens with Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30
92/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30
72/100
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Elemis Pro-collagen Marine Cream SPF 30
59/100
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Rodial SPF 50 Drops Deluxe
53/100
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aviance Intensive Age Defense Revitalizing Day Emulsion SPF 15 For Combination To Oily Skin
49/100
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aviance Intensive Age Defense Revitalizing Day Emulsion SPF 15 For Normal To Dry Skin
49/100