Plantago Major Extract
What Plantago Major Extract is & what it does
Plantago Major Extract is a botanical extract from broadleaf plantain, a common plant with a long history in folk herbal use. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a soothing and skin-conditioning botanical, included for its mild calming reputation and natural mucilage content. It appears in toners, creams, and after-sun products. Cosmetic use levels are typically low.
What is Plantago Major Extract?
It is a botanical extract from broadleaf plantain, a common plant with a long history in folk herbal use. In cosmetics it is used as a plant-derived additive.
What does Plantago Major Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a soothing and skin-conditioning botanical, included for its mild calming reputation and natural mucilage content. It appears in toners, creams, and after-sun products.
Is Plantago Major Extract safe?
It is generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. Sensitive users can patch test a new product first.
Sunscreens with Plantago Major Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Honua Hawaiian Skincare Malu SPF
73/100
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Tiege Hanley Am—Morning Facial Moisturizer With Spf 20
64/100
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Prana Spaceuticals Natural Defense SPF 25
49/100