What it is
Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract is derived from the dried tuber of Asian water plantain, a marsh plant with a long history in traditional East Asian preparations. In cosmetics it is included as a plant-derived conditioning component, typically at low levels within a botanical blend. It does not act as a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
This tuber extract is generally well tolerated at the low concentrations used in cosmetics. Sensitization is possible in individuals prone to plant-extract allergies. It is not an oil and is not considered comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract of the tuber (rhizome) of Alisma orientale, an aquatic plant native to East Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this come from?
It comes from the tuber of Asian water plantain, a marsh plant used traditionally in East Asia.
Is it a sunscreen active?
No. It is a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient rather than a UV filter.