Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
What Coptis Chinensis Root Extract is & what it does
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract comes from the root of Chinese goldthread, a plant long used in traditional East Asian preparations and known for the alkaloid berberine. In skincare it is commonly used as a soothing and skin-conditioning botanical and is sometimes included in formulas targeting the look of blemish-prone or uneven skin. It typically appears at low concentrations as part of a botanical blend. It is not a UV filter and offers no sun protection.
What is Coptis Chinensis Root Extract?
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract comes from the root of Chinese goldthread, a plant long used in traditional East Asian preparations and known for the alkaloid berberine.
What does Coptis Chinensis Root Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a soothing and skin-conditioning botanical and is sometimes included in formulas targeting the look of blemish-prone or uneven skin. It typically appears at low concentrations and is not a UV filter.
Is Coptis Chinensis Root Extract safe?
Used at the low concentrations typical in cosmetics, it is generally considered well tolerated. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog.
Sunscreens with Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Air-fit Suncream Plus (renewal)
77/100
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Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Air-fit Suncream Plus
76/100
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Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Air Fit Suncream Spf50+ Pa++++
72/100