Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
What Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract is & what it does
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of yerba mate, the South American plant used to brew the mate beverage. The leaves are rich in caffeine, polyphenols, and other antioxidant compounds, which is why the extract is used in skincare for its antioxidant and invigorating properties. In sunscreen and treatment formulas it typically appears as a supporting antioxidant botanical.
What does Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract do in skincare?
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, from yerba mate leaves, is used mainly as an antioxidant and invigorating botanical. The leaves are rich in caffeine and polyphenols, which is why the extract is added to skincare and sunscreens for antioxidant support and a refreshing character.
Is Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract natural or synthetic?
It is natural in origin, being an extract of the leaves of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Like other botanicals, it is processed and standardized before being used in cosmetics.
Is Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract safe?
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract is used in cosmetics as an antioxidant botanical and is generally well tolerated on the skin. Because it naturally contains caffeine, it is included at low cosmetic levels. As with any plant extract, sensitivity is possible, so patch testing a new product is reasonable, and specific concerns are best discussed with a qualified professional.
Sunscreens with Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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THREE Balancing UV Protector R SPF 40 PA+++
78/100
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100% Pure Yerba Mate Mist SPF 30
73/100
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Dottore Cosmeceutici City Sun SPF 50+ Sun Protective Face Cream
67/100
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SolarTea bio SPF50 Sun Cream
65/100
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Bema Cosmetici Solar-tea Sonnencreme SPF 50
65/100