Passiflora Incarnata Extract
What Passiflora Incarnata Extract is & what it does
Passiflora Incarnata Extract is derived from the passionflower plant, a climbing vine native to the Americas. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a botanical conditioning and soothing agent, valued for its content of flavonoids and other plant antioxidants. It can contribute to a calming, comfortable feel on the skin and is often included to support overall formula appeal.
Is Passiflora Incarnata Extract safe?
Passiflora Incarnata Extract is widely used as a botanical ingredient in skincare and is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics. As with any plant extract, sensitive individuals can occasionally react, so a patch test is sensible. We cannot make medical claims, so check with a professional if you have specific concerns.
What does Passiflora Incarnata Extract do in skincare?
In skincare it acts as a conditioning and soothing botanical, helping the formula feel calming and comfortable on the skin. It carries flavonoids and other plant antioxidants associated with passionflower. It is typically a supporting ingredient rather than a primary active.
Is Passiflora Incarnata Extract natural or synthetic?
It is natural in origin, extracted from the passionflower plant. The extract is then processed and standardized for cosmetic use, but the source material is botanical.
Sunscreens with Passiflora Incarnata Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Lanbena Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++
78/100
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Lanbena Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++ For Sensitive Skin
78/100
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hint Sunscreen Spray Spf 30 (Pineapple)
60/100
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Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum Spf 30
54/100