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Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract

What Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract is & what it does

A butcher's broom extract that helps tone and support the look of smoother, less puffy skin. It is soothing and conditioning, common in eye care.

What does Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract do in skincare?

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, from the butcher's broom plant, is used as a skin-conditioning botanical. It is commonly included in formulas marketed for a soothing, comforting feel and contributes to the conditioning side of sunscreens rather than to sun protection.

Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract natural or synthetic?

It is a natural, plant-derived extract obtained from the root of butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus). It is processed and standardized for cosmetic use but botanical in origin.

Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract vegan?

As a plant root extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract is generally considered vegan-suitable. Whether the whole product is vegan still depends on its other ingredients and the brand's sourcing.

Sunscreens with Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract

We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:

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