Carex Humillis Root Extract
What Carex Humillis Root Extract is & what it does
Carex Humillis Root Extract is derived from the root of a hardy dwarf sedge plant. In skincare it is generally used as a skin-conditioning and protective botanical, often marketed for its resilience-supporting reputation and for helping skin cope with environmental stress. It is a relatively niche extract that appears at low levels in serums and creams. It is not a UV filter and has no concerns flagged in this catalog.
What is Carex Humillis Root Extract?
It is an extract from the root of a hardy dwarf sedge plant. It is a relatively niche ingredient used as a skin-conditioning and protective botanical.
What does Carex Humillis Root Extract do in skincare?
It is generally marketed for supporting skin resilience and helping skin cope with environmental stress, and it appears at low levels in serums and creams. It is not a UV filter.
Is Carex Humillis Root Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged for it here. Because it is a less common extract, patch testing is sensible if your skin reacts easily.
Sunscreens with Carex Humillis Root Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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CNP Laboratory Derma Shield Sun Stick SPF 50+
78/100
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Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light Spf 50+/Pa+++
73/100
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Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish SPF50+ Pa++++ (2022)
71/100