Crocus Sativus Extract
What Crocus Sativus Extract is & what it does
Crocus sativus extract is derived from saffron, the flower of the saffron crocus, and is prized as a high-value botanical. In skincare it is generally used as an antioxidant and brightening-style conditioning ingredient, since saffron contains carotenoid pigments and other plant antioxidants. It is typically used in small amounts as a premium botanical accent in serums and creams. No specific concerns are flagged for this extract here.
What is Crocus Sativus Extract?
It is an extract derived from saffron, the flower of the saffron crocus. It is a high-value botanical used mainly as an antioxidant and conditioning ingredient.
What does Crocus Sativus Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as an antioxidant and brightening-style conditioning agent, since saffron contains carotenoid pigments and other plant antioxidants. It is typically used in small amounts as a premium botanical accent.
Is Crocus Sativus Extract safe?
At the small amounts used in cosmetics it is generally considered well tolerated, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. As with any botanical, a patch test is sensible for reactive skin.
Sunscreens with Crocus Sativus Extract
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dr. Batra's Pro+ Sun Block Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++
70/100
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St. Botanica Vitamic C SPF 30 Pa +++ Sunscreen
49/100