Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
What Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract is & what it does
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract is a botanical from the nut grass (purple nut sedge) root, traditionally used in herbal skincare. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a skin conditioning and brightening botanical and is associated with helping reduce the look of unwanted hair regrowth in some body-care products. It is not a UV filter and serves as a supporting plant extract. No specific concerns are listed for it.
What is Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract?
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract is a botanical from the root of nut grass, also called purple nut sedge. It has a long history in traditional herbal skincare.
What does Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a skin conditioning and brightening botanical, and is associated with helping reduce the look of unwanted hair regrowth in some body-care products. It is a supporting extract, not a UV filter.
Is Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels, with no specific concerns flagged here. Those prone to plant sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Fraijour Heartleaf Water Fit Sun Cream
94/100
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Lira Clinical SPF Classic Tint Sunscreen
82/100
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Pharmagel Sun Therape Face & Body Moisturizer Spf 35
54/100