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Cladonia Stellaris Extract

What Cladonia Stellaris Extract is & what it does

Cladonia Stellaris Extract is derived from a reindeer lichen, a slow-growing symbiotic organism of fungus and algae found in northern climates. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning botanical and is sometimes promoted for a soothing or preservative-boosting reputation linked to lichen acids. It is typically present at low levels as a supporting ingredient. It has no UV-filtering function.

What is Cladonia Stellaris Extract?

It is an extract from reindeer lichen, a symbiotic organism of fungus and algae found in northern climates. It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning botanical.

What does Cladonia Stellaris Extract do?

It is generally used as a conditioning extract and is sometimes promoted for a soothing or preservative-boosting reputation linked to lichen acids. It is not a UV filter.

Is Cladonia Stellaris Extract safe?

It is generally considered safe at the low levels used in cosmetics, with no specific concern flagged here. As with any botanical, a patch test is sensible for sensitive skin.

Sunscreens with Cladonia Stellaris Extract

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