Vanilla Planifolia
What Vanilla Planifolia is & what it does
Vanilla Planifolia refers to material from the vanilla orchid, the source of natural vanilla, and contributes vanillin and related aromatic compounds. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a fragrance or skin conditioning botanical, lending a warm scent and mild antioxidant character. It is not a UV filter and serves as a supporting natural ingredient. No specific concerns are listed for it here, though natural vanilla components can be a fragrance sensitizer for some people.
What is Vanilla Planifolia?
Vanilla Planifolia is material from the vanilla orchid, the botanical source of natural vanilla. It contributes vanillin and related aromatic compounds.
What does Vanilla Planifolia do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a fragrance or skin conditioning botanical, adding a warm scent and mild antioxidant character. It is a supporting ingredient, not a UV filter.
Is Vanilla Planifolia safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetics, with no specific concerns flagged here. Because natural vanilla components can be a fragrance sensitizer for some people, those with fragrance sensitivities may want to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Vanilla Planifolia
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Mattegel Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
86/100
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Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Uv Screen Matte Gel With Spf 50
49/100