Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
What Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract is & what it does
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract is a botanical extract of wild pansy (heartsease) that has been enzymatically or chemically broken down to smaller, more skin-compatible fragments. In skincare it is generally used as a soothing and conditioning agent, drawing on the plant's traditional reputation for calming the skin. It is not a UV filter and serves as a supporting botanical. No specific concerns are flagged for it.
What is Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract?
It is an extract of wild pansy, also called heartsease, that has been hydrolyzed into smaller, more skin-compatible fragments. This processing can improve how it disperses in a formula.
What does Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as a soothing and skin conditioning botanical, drawing on the plant's traditional calming reputation. It is a supporting ingredient and not a UV filter.
Is Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use, with no specific concerns flagged here. People prone to plant sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Juice Beauty Prebiotix SPF 45 Glow
73/100
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4U2 Glow Skin SPF 50 Pa+++
71/100
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May Island 7 Days Secret Centella Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
69/100
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Dior Forever Skin Glow Hydrating Foundation SPF 15
49/100