What it is
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract is obtained from the flowers of the common daisy and is used in cosmetics as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient. It is often included in tone-up and brightening-oriented formulas for its traditional association with an even-looking complexion. In sunscreens it generally appears at low levels as a supportive botanical alongside the UV filters and base.
Safety & warnings
Daisy flower extract is generally well tolerated topically. Because Bellis perennis is in the Asteraceae (composite) family, people with known sensitivity to daisy- or ragweed-family plants should patch test, as cross-reactive sensitization is possible. It is not considered notably comedogenic at customary use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the flowers of Bellis perennis (common daisy), a perennial in the Asteraceae family native to Europe and naturalized widely.
Questions everyone asks
Why is daisy extract used in tone-up sunscreens?
It is a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient traditionally associated with a more even-looking complexion, so it is often paired with brightening or tone-up formulas.
Can it cause reactions?
It is usually well tolerated, but because it is a daisy-family plant, those allergic to composite-family botanicals such as ragweed may want to patch test first.