Berberis Vulgaris Extract
What Berberis Vulgaris Extract is & what it does
Berberis Vulgaris Extract comes from barberry, a shrub whose roots and bark are a known natural source of the alkaloid berberine. In cosmetics the extract is used as a conditioning and clarifying botanical, sometimes positioned for skin prone to visible blemishes or uneven tone. It plays a supporting, skin-comforting role in a formula. It is generally considered mild at cosmetic levels.
What is Berberis Vulgaris Extract?
It is an extract from barberry, a shrub whose roots and bark are a known natural source of the alkaloid berberine. It is used as a conditioning botanical in cosmetics.
What does Berberis Vulgaris Extract do in skincare?
It is used as a conditioning and clarifying botanical, sometimes positioned for skin prone to visible blemishes or uneven tone. It plays a supporting, skin-comforting role in a formula.
Is Berberis Vulgaris Extract safe?
It is generally considered mild at cosmetic levels, with no concerns flagged in this catalog. Sensitivities to plant extracts are possible, so patch testing a new product is sensible.
Sunscreens with Berberis Vulgaris Extract
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
84/100
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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 20
80/100