Hydrastis Canadensis Extract
What Hydrastis Canadensis Extract is & what it does
Hydrastis Canadensis Extract is a botanical extract derived from goldenseal, a North American herb whose roots contain alkaloids such as berberine. In cosmetic formulas it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and soothing botanical, and it is sometimes included for its traditional astringent reputation. It typically appears at low levels as a supporting plant ingredient rather than a primary active. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection on its own.
What is Hydrastis Canadensis Extract?
It is a botanical extract from goldenseal, a North American herb whose roots contain alkaloids such as berberine. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and soothing plant ingredient.
What does Hydrastis Canadensis Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical and is sometimes added for a traditional astringent reputation. It usually appears at low levels as a supporting extract and is not a sunscreen active.
Is Hydrastis Canadensis Extract safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concern is flagged for it here. As with any botanical, people with known sensitivities may want to patch test.
Sunscreens with Hydrastis Canadensis Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Hanskin Hyaluron Relief Water Sun Cream
93/100
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100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20
75/100
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Lira Clinical SPF Solar Shield 30 Oil Free
73/100
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Pharmagel Sun Therape Face & Body Moisturizer Spf 35
54/100
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Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Day Lotion With Spf 15
49/100