Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract
What Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract is & what it does
Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract is a botanical extract derived from the bark of the American sycamore tree. In cosmetic formulas it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent, often included for its plant polyphenol content. It typically appears at low concentrations as part of botanical blends rather than as an active. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract?
It is a botanical extract from the bark of the American sycamore tree. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient, typically as part of a botanical blend rather than as a main active.
What does Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract do in skincare?
It is generally included to help condition and soothe the skin and to add plant polyphenols to a formula. It usually appears at low concentrations alongside other botanical extracts.
Is Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. As with any botanical extract, people prone to sensitivity may prefer to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Clarins Dry Touch Sun Care Cream
85/100
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Clarins Sun Cream Touch Dry Face UVA / UVB 30 Enriched With Antioxidants
83/100
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Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream High Protection Uvb/Uva 30
80/100
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Clarins Sunscreen Care Milk-Lotion Spray Spf 50+
79/100
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Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream SPF 50
48/100