What it is
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract is derived from the rhizome of Cnidium officinale, an herb long used in traditional Korean, Japanese, and Chinese medicine. It contains aromatic and phenolic constituents associated with antioxidant and conditioning effects in cosmetic use. In sunscreens it generally appears as a supporting botanical in products with an herbal positioning.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a cosmetic botanical at typical use levels. As with any plant extract, sensitivity is possible in predisposed individuals, but it is not a recognized common allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a botanical extract prepared from the root or rhizome of Cnidium officinale, a member of the Apiaceae family cultivated in East Asia.
History
The plant has a long history in East Asian herbal practice, where its root is a well-known traditional material, and this heritage carries into its cosmetic use.
Questions everyone asks
What is Cnidium officinale?
It is an East Asian herb whose root has a long history in traditional medicine and is now used as a botanical extract in skincare.
What role does it play in sunscreen?
It acts as a supporting conditioning botanical rather than a UV filter, fitting products with an herbal or soothing theme.