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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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