What it is
Anthriscus Sylvestris Extract is derived from cow parsley, a wild herbaceous plant of the carrot family widespread across Europe and Asia. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning botanical at low concentrations. It is typically a supporting ingredient included for its plant-derived constituents rather than a primary functional active.
Safety & warnings
Members of the Apiaceae family can contain naturally photoactive furanocoumarin-type compounds, so as with related botanicals, sensitization is possible in predisposed individuals; at the low levels used in cosmetics it is generally tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, extracted from Anthriscus sylvestris, a wild member of the Apiaceae (carrot/parsley) family.
Questions everyone asks
What plant is this extract from?
It comes from cow parsley (wild chervil), a wild herb in the same family as carrot and parsley.
What does it do in a formula?
It is used as a skin-conditioning botanical and does not provide UV protection.