Dandelion
What Dandelion is & what it does
Dandelion refers to extracts from the Taraxacum officinale plant, used in cosmetics as a botanical skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient. The plant contains flavonoids and other polyphenols, so dandelion extracts are generally included for their soothing and free-radical-scavenging reputation. It is a common supporting botanical in moisturizers and treatment products. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Dandelion in skincare?
Dandelion refers to extracts from the Taraxacum officinale plant, used as a botanical skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient. It contains flavonoids and other polyphenols.
What does Dandelion extract do for skin?
It is generally included for its soothing and free-radical-scavenging reputation, thanks to its polyphenol content. It is a common supporting botanical in moisturizers and treatment products.
Is Dandelion extract safe?
It is generally well tolerated and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. As with any botanical, people with plant allergies should patch test and judge tolerance individually.
Sunscreens with Dandelion
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
88/100
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Glowsicha Luminous Glow Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
69/100
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Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream Spf 30
65/100
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eyeNlip Pure Perfection Natural Sun Cream
64/100