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Quinoa Extract

What Quinoa Extract is & what it does

Quinoa Extract is a botanical extract derived from the quinoa plant (Chenopodium quinoa), often from its seeds. In skincare formulas it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is included for its naturally occurring amino acids and other plant compounds. It commonly appears in hydrating and replenishing products as a plant-based ingredient.

What does Quinoa Extract do in skincare?

Quinoa Extract is a botanical extract used as a skin-conditioning agent. It is included for its naturally occurring amino acids and other plant compounds and commonly appears in hydrating and replenishing products. It is valued as a plant-based ingredient that adds a conditioning quality.

Is Quinoa Extract safe?

Quinoa Extract is used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels found in skincare. Plant extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in people reactive to specific botanicals. A patch test is sensible if you have sensitive or reactive skin.

Is Quinoa Extract natural or synthetic?

Quinoa Extract is natural, derived from the quinoa plant (Chenopodium quinoa). It is plant-based and generally suitable for vegan formulas. Processing methods and any carrier ingredients can vary between suppliers.

Sunscreens with Quinoa Extract

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