Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
What Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract is & what it does
Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, sometimes called maral root or leuzea extract, is a botanical from a Eurasian thistle-like plant. In skincare it is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-reputed botanical, often marketed around its content of plant compounds such as ecdysteroids. It usually appears at low concentrations as a supporting extract. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection.
What is Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract?
It is a botanical extract from maral root, also called leuzea, a Eurasian thistle-like plant. In skincare it is commonly used as a conditioning and antioxidant-reputed botanical.
What does Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as a skin-conditioning extract and is marketed around plant compounds such as ecdysteroids. It usually appears at low levels and is not a UV filter.
Is Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low concentrations used in cosmetics, and no specific concern is listed here. Patch testing is reasonable for sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Nu Skin Nutricentials Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
81/100
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Nu Skin Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35
65/100
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Nu Skin Nutricentials
Nu Skin Nutricential Day Dream Protective Lotion Lightweight Day Moisturizer Spf 30
65/100
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Nu Skin Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream Creamy Day Moisturizer SPF 30
65/100