Uncaria Gambir Extract
What Uncaria Gambir Extract is & what it does
Uncaria Gambir Extract is a botanical extract from the leaves and twigs of Uncaria gambir, a climbing plant traditionally used in Southeast Asia. It is rich in catechins and other polyphenols, so in skincare and sunscreen formulas it is typically included for antioxidant and skin-conditioning purposes. The high tannin content is its most notable characteristic.
What does Uncaria Gambir Extract do in skincare?
Uncaria Gambir Extract is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient. It is rich in catechins and tannins, plant compounds associated with antioxidant activity, so it is included to support the formula and the skin against oxidative stress. It is a supportive botanical rather than an active sunscreen filter.
Is Uncaria Gambir Extract safe?
Uncaria Gambir Extract is a plant-derived ingredient used topically in cosmetics and is generally considered well tolerated at typical use levels. Botanical extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in some people, so patch testing a new product is a good idea. We are not aware of specific safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations.
Is Uncaria Gambir Extract natural or synthetic?
Uncaria Gambir Extract is natural in origin. It is obtained from the leaves and twigs of the Uncaria gambir plant. Being plant-sourced, it is also typically suitable for vegan formulations.
Sunscreens with Uncaria Gambir Extract
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Black Monster Aloe Sun Cream
84/100
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Day Emulsion Spf 18
59/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Emulsion Spf 22
54/100
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Protective Hand Revitalizer Spf 10
52/100
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Shiseido White Lucent Onmakeup Spot Correcting Serum Spf 25
49/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté Uv Protective Cream Tinted Spf 50+
49/100