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Crithmum Maritimum Extract

What Crithmum Maritimum Extract is & what it does

A sea fennel extract rich in minerals and antioxidants that conditions and helps refine and protect skin. It supports a smoother, more even surface.

What does Crithmum Maritimum Extract do in skincare?

Crithmum Maritimum Extract comes from sea fennel, a coastal plant, and is used as a conditioning and antioxidant-positioned botanical. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is often included for its plant-derived compounds and is sometimes promoted for supporting a more even-looking tone. It is a supporting botanical rather than an active UV filter.

Is Crithmum Maritimum Extract natural or synthetic?

Crithmum Maritimum Extract is a naturally derived ingredient obtained from the sea fennel plant. Because it is plant-sourced it is generally suitable for vegan formulations, though the final product may contain other animal-derived ingredients. As a botanical extract, its exact composition can vary with sourcing and processing.

Is Crithmum Maritimum Extract safe?

Crithmum Maritimum Extract is a plant extract used in cosmetics and is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in formulas. As with any botanical, some people may react to it, especially those prone to plant sensitivities. Patch testing is a reasonable precaution if you have reactive skin.

Sunscreens with Crithmum Maritimum Extract

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