Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
What Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract is & what it does
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract comes from the flowers of the toothache plant, also known as acmella or paracress. It is commonly marketed in cosmetics for a smoothing, "relaxing" effect on the look of expression lines, sometimes positioned as a botanical alternative in firming-style products. In formulas it acts as a conditioning botanical extract. It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels.
What is Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract?
It is an extract from the flowers of the toothache plant, also called acmella or paracress. It is used as a conditioning botanical in cosmetics.
What does Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly marketed for a smoothing, relaxing effect on the look of expression lines, sometimes as a botanical option in firming-style products. In a formula it acts as a skin-conditioning plant extract.
Is Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in cosmetics, with no concerns flagged here. As with any botanical, individual sensitivities are possible.
Sunscreens with Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Korres Black Pine 4d Bounce Firming Moisture-tint SPF 20
80/100
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Emma S. Ageless Day Cream Spf 15
75/100
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Fountain of Truth Good Day Soufflé Hydrating Moisturizer With SPF 15
63/100
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Dr. Jart+ Silver Label Rejuvenating Bb Beauty Balm Spf 35/Pa++
49/100