Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
What Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is & what it does
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is a plant-derived ingredient obtained from thale cress, a small flowering plant in the mustard family that is widely used in scientific research. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is included for its antioxidant and conditioning properties, where it is reported to support the skin's defenses against environmental stress. The plant is notable for containing DNA-repair enzymes such as photolyase, which is why extracts and enzyme preparations from it appear in some products marketed around photo-protection support.
What does Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract do in skincare?
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is used mainly as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent. It is included in formulas, including some sunscreens, to help support the skin's defenses against environmental stress such as UV and pollution. The plant is also a source of DNA-repair enzymes, which is why it appears in products positioned around photo-protection support.
Is Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract natural or synthetic?
It is a naturally derived ingredient, obtained from thale cress, a small flowering plant in the mustard family. The extract is processed from plant material rather than manufactured synthetically. Some related products use enzymes isolated from the plant, but the extract itself is plant-sourced.
Is Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract safe?
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is generally regarded as well tolerated at the low concentrations used in cosmetics. As with any botanical extract, people with plant sensitivities could react to it, so a patch test is reasonable if you have reactive skin. For specific health concerns, it is best to consult a qualified professional.
Sunscreens with Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
We rate 38 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream Spf 50+
90/100
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Heliocare 360° Color Gel Oil-Free Spf 50
86/100
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Heliocare 360 Color Gel Oil Free spf 50
86/100
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Image Skincare Prevention+® Daily Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
85/100
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Elizabeth Arden Pro Triple Protection Factor Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
84/100
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Photozyme Beyondbloc Chemfree Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Tinted
84/100
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Cellular MD Daily Shield Lotion SPF + Epf
83/100
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Priori Tetra Fx251
82/100
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Broad Spectrum Spf 50 Hydrating Shield
79/100
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Heliocare 360 Airgel
78/100