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Extracts

31 extract ingredients explained in plain English.

Arnica Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Anti-bruise and anti-inflammatory botanical. Beloved in muscle balms and after-sport products. 1-10% Calendula Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Classic soothing botanical from marigold flowers. Calms irritation, supports wound healing, gentle for sensitive skin. 1-5% Chamomile Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Calming botanical from chamomile flowers. Anti-inflammatory, gentle, classic for sensitive and reactive skin. 1-5% Cucumber Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Cooling, hydrating botanical from cucumber fruit. Light, soothing, and gentle for sensitive and tired skin. 1-5% Echinacea Extract Echinacea Angustifolia Extract Anti-inflammatory botanical from coneflower roots. Soothes, protects against environmental stress. 1-5% Ginkgo Biloba Extract Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Living-fossil tree extract with flavonoids and terpene lactones. Microcirculation, antioxidant, anti-aging. 1-5% Ginseng Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Asian botanical with ginsenoside saponins. Energizing, brightening, beloved in K-beauty anti-aging. 1-5% Goldenseal Root Extract Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract Standardised extract of goldenseal root, carrying the alkaloid berberine. Used at low percentages for acne, fungal, and inflammatory skin support. 0.5-2% (standardised powder); 1-5% (tincture) Grape Skin Polyphenol Extract Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract Standardised extract of grape skin, concentrating proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, and resveratrol-adjacent stilbenoids. High-load antioxidant for anti-aging skincare. 0.1-2% Grapefruit Seed Extract Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract Liquid extract from grapefruit seeds. Widely marketed as a natural preservative — but multiple peer-reviewed studies have shown the antimicrobial activity comes from added synthetic compounds, not from grapefruit. Use as antioxidant only. 0.1-1% Guarana Extract Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract Amazonian seed extract carrying very high natural caffeine content (3-7%). Used in eye creams, cellulite formulas, and energising cosmetics. 0.5-5% Hibiscus Extract Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Deep red AHA-rich extract from hibiscus flowers. Gentle exfoliation, brightening, and a beautiful natural colour. 1-5% Horse Chestnut Extract Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract Aescin-rich extract for capillary support, heavy legs, and under-eye dark circles. 1-5% Horsetail Extract Equisetum Arvense Extract Silica-rich botanical from horsetail plant. Strengthens skin, hair, and nails through natural mineral content. 1-5% Marshmallow Root Extract Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Mucilage-rich botanical from marshmallow root. Slippy, soothing, and conditioning for hair and skin. 1-5% Matcha Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Concentrated green tea from shade-grown leaves. Higher catechin and chlorophyll content than standard green tea. 1-5% Neem Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Strong antimicrobial botanical from neem leaves. Used in acne, scalp, and pest-control formulas. 0.5-3% Nettle Extract Urtica Dioica Extract Mineral-rich botanical from stinging nettle leaves. Tradition-backed for hair growth and scalp health. 1-5% Oats Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Gentle soothing botanical from oat kernels. Calms itching, reduces redness, and supports the skin barrier. 1-5% Onion Extract Allium Cepa Bulb Extract Quercetin-rich allium extract. Famous in scar gels for the clinical evidence on raised and red scars. 5-15% Papaya Extract Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Tropical fruit extract with papain enzymes. Gentle exfoliation and bright tropical brand story. 1-5% Propolis Extract Propolis Extract Bee-tree resin with antimicrobial and wound-healing reputation. Sticky, amber, beloved in acne products. 0.5-5% Red Grape Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Polyphenol blend from red grape skin and seed. Antioxidant, anti-aging, wine-and-vine brand story. 1-5% Rosemary Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Antioxidant botanical from rosemary leaves. Used for scalp health, antioxidant defence, and traditional hair-growth blends. 0.5-5% Sage Extract Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Mediterranean herb extract with mild astringent, antibacterial, and oil-balancing effects. 1-5% Seaweed Extract Algae Extract Broad term for kelp, fucus, and other marine algae extracts. Mineral-rich, hydrating, mild detox claim. 1-5% St John's Wort Extract Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract Red-pigmented wound-healing herb. Traditional anti-inflammatory and burn-care botanical. Photosensitizing. 1-5% Tepezcohuite Extract Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Mexican bark extract famous in burn care. Wound-healing reputation since the 1980s. Niche but powerful. 1-5% Turmeric Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Bright yellow root extract with curcumin antioxidants. Brightens, calms, and adds visible natural colour. 0.1-3% Wheatgrass Extract Triticum Vulgare Extract Powdered or liquid extract of young wheat shoots. Carries chlorophyll, enzymes, and amino acids — used in calming, anti-aging, and detox-positioned formulas. 0.5-5% Willow Bark Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Natural source of salicin, the plant precursor to salicylic acid. Gentle exfoliation for acne-prone skin. 1-10%