Ursolic Acid
What Ursolic Acid is & what it does
Ursolic Acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpene found in the waxy coatings of many plants, including apple peel and rosemary. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is studied for antioxidant and barrier-supporting properties, which is why it appears in anti-aging and firming style formulas. It is oil-soluble and typically used at low levels. It is generally regarded as a beneficial botanical-derived active.
What is Ursolic Acid?
Ursolic Acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpene found in the waxy coatings of many plants, such as apple peel and rosemary. It is oil-soluble and used at low levels.
What does Ursolic Acid do in skincare?
It is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is studied for antioxidant and barrier-supporting properties, which is why it appears in anti-aging and firming style formulas.
Is Ursolic Acid safe?
It is generally regarded as a beneficial botanical-derived active and is typically used at low levels. Most people tolerate it well in leave-on products.
Sunscreens with Ursolic Acid
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Oriental Princess Natural Sunscreen Ultimate UV Block Serum For Face SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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MALIN + GOETZ SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
82/100
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cute press Uv Expert Protection Smooth & Matte Sunscreen Spf 50+ Pa+++
76/100