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Tilia Cordata

What Tilia Cordata is & what it does

Tilia Cordata refers to material from the small-leaved linden (lime) tree, often used as an extract or infusion from its flowers in cosmetic products. In skincare it is included as a botanical ingredient that contributes plant-derived components to soothing or comforting style formulas. A notable point is that linden flower has a long history of traditional use, which is part of why it appears in botanically themed products.

What does Tilia Cordata do in skincare?

Tilia Cordata is a botanical ingredient from the linden (lime) tree, often used as a flower extract or infusion. In formulas it serves as a plant-derived, skin-conditioning component and is common in botanically themed, comforting-style products. It mainly adds plant-derived character to a formula.

Is Tilia Cordata safe?

Linden-derived ingredients are used in cosmetics and are generally considered well tolerated at typical levels. Because it is a botanical, people with plant or pollen sensitivities could react, so patch testing is reasonable if you are prone to reactions. We avoid making medical claims about it.

Is Tilia Cordata natural or synthetic?

Tilia Cordata is natural. It comes from the linden tree, typically as an extract or infusion of its flowers. As a plant-derived material, its exact composition can vary with sourcing and preparation.

Sunscreens with Tilia Cordata

We rate 11 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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