Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
What Rhus Semialata Gall Extract is & what it does
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract is a botanical extract derived from the galls (insect-induced growths) of the Chinese sumac plant, a source rich in gallotannins and other polyphenols. In cosmetic formulas it is commonly used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, and its tannin content gives it astringent, pore-tightening properties. It appears in a small number of catalog products, often in toners and serums aimed at oily or blemish-prone skin. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Rhus Semialata Gall Extract?
It is a botanical extract from the galls of the Chinese sumac plant, rich in tannins and polyphenols. In skincare it is commonly used as an antioxidant and astringent ingredient.
What does Rhus Semialata Gall Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, and its tannin content gives it astringent, pore-tightening properties. That makes it a common choice in toners and serums for oily or blemish-prone skin.
Is Rhus Semialata Gall Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. As with any botanical, people prone to reactions can patch test first.
Sunscreens with Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Missha M Signature Real Complete B.B. Cream SPF 25
79/100
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9wishes Sun Moisturizer SPF 50+ Pa+++ Advanced Light-weight UV Protection
71/100
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Missha M Signature Real Complete BB Cream, SPF 25/pa++
69/100
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9wishes Sun Moisturizer, SPF 50+ Pa+++,
67/100
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9wishes Sun Moisturize Spf 50
67/100