Malachite Extract
What Malachite Extract is & what it does
Malachite Extract is a mineral-derived ingredient sourced from malachite, a copper carbonate mineral, and it is a source of trace copper. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is often promoted for its antioxidant and detoxifying positioning. Because it is mineral in origin, it is typically used at small concentrations within a wider formula.
What does Malachite Extract do in skincare?
Malachite Extract is used as a skin-conditioning agent and as a source of trace copper, and it is often positioned as an antioxidant or detoxifying ingredient. It comes from malachite, a copper-bearing mineral. In formulas it is typically present at small concentrations.
Is Malachite Extract natural or synthetic?
It is a naturally derived, mineral-based ingredient sourced from the malachite mineral, which is a copper carbonate. The mineral is processed and refined for cosmetic use.
Is Malachite Extract safe?
As a mineral-derived ingredient used at low levels, it is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulas. Because it is a copper-containing mineral, it is used in small amounts within a wider formula. Sensitive skin can react to any ingredient, so patch testing a new product is reasonable.
Sunscreens with Malachite Extract
We rate 10 sunscreens that contain it:
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Torriden Dive-in Watery Moisture Sun Cream
96/100
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Torriden Dive-in Moisture Sun Cream
95/100
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kineff Hydracica Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
89/100
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Torriden Dive-In Daily Suncream
78/100
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oskia Spf Vitamin Mist
73/100
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Torriden Dive In Mild Suncream SPF50+/PA++++
72/100
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Torriden Dive In Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
72/100
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Torriden Dive In Mild Sun Cream
71/100
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Torriden Dive-in Mild Suncream
71/100
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Zion Health Sunscreen Spf 30- Beauty Balm
69/100