What it is
This extract comes from Anastatica hierochuntica, a desert plant known as the rose of Jericho that can revive after extreme desiccation. It is used in skin care as a conditioning agent, often promoted for hydration support and a soothing feel based on the plant's desiccation-tolerance constituents. It appears in sunscreens and moisturizers as a botanical conditioning component.
Safety & warnings
As with other botanical extracts, occasional sensitivity is possible in predisposed individuals, but it is generally used as a well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
Origin & sourcing
Natural botanical extract derived from the desert resurrection plant Anastatica hierochuntica.
History
The rose of Jericho has long held cultural and folk significance for its apparent ability to revive after drying out, and this reputation underpins its appeal as a botanical in modern cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from Anastatica hierochuntica, the desert resurrection plant also called the rose of Jericho.
What does it do in skin care?
It is used as a skin-conditioning and hydration-supporting botanical, with some antioxidant character attributed to its plant constituents.