Catnip
What Catnip is & what it does
Catnip refers to extracts or preparations of Nepeta cataria, an aromatic herb in the mint family. In cosmetics it is generally used as a botanical skin-conditioning and soothing additive, valued for its herbal character. It appears in a small number of products in this catalog. No concerns are flagged for it in this data, though aromatic botanicals are best patch-tested on reactive skin.
What is Catnip in skincare?
Catnip refers to extracts or preparations of Nepeta cataria, an aromatic herb in the mint family. It is used as a botanical additive in cosmetics.
What does Catnip do in skincare?
It is generally used as a botanical skin-conditioning and soothing additive, valued for its herbal character. It appears in a small number of products and is not a UV filter.
Is Catnip safe in skincare?
No concerns are flagged in this data, and it is generally considered well tolerated. As an aromatic botanical, it is best patch-tested on reactive skin.
Sunscreens with Catnip
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Belif The True Cream - Aqua Bomb Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
66/100
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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb SPF 45 Korean Moisturizer Face Sunscreen
66/100
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Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream Spf 30
65/100