Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
What Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract is & what it does
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract is a botanical extract from the root of the Indian coleus plant, traditionally known as a source of the compound forskolin. In skincare it is generally used as a plant-based conditioning and antioxidant ingredient, and it sometimes appears in products marketed for a warming or toning feel. It contributes botanical actives to the water or oil phase of a formula. It is not a UV filter and is used here as a supporting plant extract.
What is Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract?
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract is a botanical extract from the root of the Indian coleus plant, traditionally known as a source of the compound forskolin.
What does Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as a plant-based skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient, and it sometimes appears in products marketed for a warming or toning feel. It is not a UV filter.
Is Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract safe?
As a topical cosmetic extract it is generally considered safe at the levels used in formulas. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cien Q10 Intense Day Cream
82/100
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Cien Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
81/100
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Cien Vitamin C Glow, Energy, Wake Up, Q10 Day Cream, SPF 15
80/100
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Cien Time Control Crema Hidratante
49/100