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Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

What Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is & what it does

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is a botanical extract from the balloon vine plant, used as a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient. It is included to help calm the feeling of redness and irritation and to make a sunscreen gentler on reactive skin. It supports comfort and skin feel rather than contributing any sun protection.

What does Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in skincare?

This lavender extract is used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent and adds the plant's characteristic scent. It is drawn from the flower, leaf, and stem of the lavender plant and carries aromatic and antioxidant compounds. In sunscreens it usually plays a supporting, sensory role.

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe?

Lavender extract is widely used and generally regarded as safe at cosmetic levels. Because lavender contains natural fragrance components such as linalool, it can be an irritant or allergen for some fragrance-sensitive people. If your skin reacts to scented products, patch test before regular use.

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract natural or synthetic?

It is a naturally derived ingredient extracted from the lavender plant, specifically its flowers, leaves, and stems. The botanical material is processed and standardized for cosmetic use.

Sunscreens with Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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