Lemongrass Extract
What Lemongrass Extract is & what it does
Lemongrass Extract is a botanical extract from the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon species), known for its fresh, citrusy aroma. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a fragrant and skin-conditioning additive, and it contains aromatic compounds such as citral. Because of its aroma components, it can be a potential sensitizer for some people with reactive skin.
What does Lemongrass Extract do in skincare?
Lemongrass Extract is a botanical additive used mainly for its fresh, citrusy aroma and skin-conditioning feel. It contains aromatic compounds such as citral and is often included to add a natural scent to a formula. It functions more as a sensory and fragrance ingredient than as a treatment active.
Is Lemongrass Extract safe?
Lemongrass Extract is commonly used in cosmetics, but because it contains naturally occurring fragrance compounds like citral, it can be a potential sensitizer for some people. Those with sensitive or reactive skin may want to approach scented botanicals carefully and patch test first. Reactions are not universal and depend on the individual and the concentration used.
Is Lemongrass Extract natural or synthetic?
Lemongrass Extract is a naturally derived ingredient obtained from the lemongrass plant. It is processed for cosmetic use but originates from a botanical source rather than being synthetic.
Sunscreens with Lemongrass Extract
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Tosowoong Magic Cica Suncream
75/100
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Eminence Organic Bright Skin Moisturiser SPF 40
75/100
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Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen
72/100
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Lakme Sun Expert Ultra Matte Lotion Pa+++ Spf 50
70/100
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Lakme Sun Expert Uv Lotion Spf 50 Pa +++
67/100
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Solid & Striped Face Sunscreen Sunscreen-Meets-Serum Spf-30
62/100
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Lakme Sun Expert Sunscreen Cucumber Lemongrass Spf 24
49/100