Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
What Lycopodium Clavatum Extract is & what it does
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract is derived from clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum), a plant whose fine spores have long been used as a natural powder. In cosmetics the extract is generally used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient, and the spore powder is valued for its smooth, free-flowing, soft-focus feel. It can lend a silky, mattifying texture to powders and creams. It is not a UV filter and serves as a supporting plant-based component.
What is Lycopodium Clavatum Extract?
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract is derived from clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum), a plant whose fine spores have long been used as a natural soft powder.
What does Lycopodium Clavatum Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient, and the spore powder is valued for a silky, smooth, soft-focus feel. It is not a UV filter.
Is Lycopodium Clavatum Extract safe?
As a cosmetic botanical it is generally considered safe at typical use levels. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
Sunscreens with Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Colorescience Natural Finish Mineral Foundation SPF 20
79/100
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Colorescience Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield Spf 50
79/100
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Colorescience Mineral Corrector Palette SPF 20
78/100