What it is
This ingredient is extracted from the leaves of Clematis vitalba, a climbing plant, and is added to formulas as a supporting botanical for a conditioning effect on the skin surface. It appears at low levels in skin care and sun care products. It does not act as a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
Fresh Clematis vitalba plant material contains protoanemonin, an irritant, but processed cosmetic extracts are prepared and used at low levels to avoid this concern. Most users tolerate the finished extract well; those with known botanical sensitivities should monitor for irritation.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained from the leaves of the Clematis vitalba plant by aqueous or solvent extraction.
Questions everyone asks
What plant is this from?
It comes from the leaves of Clematis vitalba, commonly called old man's beard or traveler's joy.
Does it provide sun protection?
No. It is used as a conditioning botanical and is not a UV filter.