What it is
This ingredient is an extract from Cereus grandiflorus, a cactus known as night-blooming cereus. In cosmetics it is used as a botanical skin-conditioning additive, and like many cactus-derived extracts it can contribute water-binding, mucilaginous components to a formula. It is typically incorporated into the water phase at low concentrations.
Safety & warnings
As a low-level botanical extract it is generally well tolerated and is not a recognized fragrance allergen or comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, obtained from the night-blooming cereus cactus (Cereus grandiflorus).
Questions everyone asks
What plant is this from?
It comes from Cereus grandiflorus, a cactus commonly called night-blooming cereus.
What does it do in skincare?
It is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient that can help support the formula's moisturizing feel.