What it is
This extract is derived from Agastache rugosa, an aromatic mint-family herb known as Korean mint and used in traditional East Asian herbal practice. In cosmetics it is included as a skin-conditioning botanical valued for its plant polyphenol content and soothing character. In sunscreens it functions as a supportive herbal extract rather than as a UV-protective active.
Safety & warnings
Used at cosmetic concentrations this extract is generally well tolerated. Because it comes from an aromatic mint-family plant, the extract may carry naturally occurring volatile constituents, so individuals sensitive to plant aromatics should be aware; it is not classified as a UV filter. It is not a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is obtained from Agastache rugosa, an aromatic herb in the mint family native to East Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What plant is Agastache rugosa?
It is an aromatic herb in the mint family, commonly called Korean mint, with a history of use in traditional East Asian herbal practice.
What role does it play in a sunscreen?
It serves as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-supporting botanical, not as a sun-protective active.