What it is
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract is derived from the small red fruit of Cornus officinalis, a plant long used in East Asian herbal traditions. In cosmetics it is included as a skin-conditioning botanical and is valued for its naturally occurring polyphenols and other antioxidant compounds. It appears frequently in Korean sun care and anti-aging formulations as a supporting plant extract.
Safety & warnings
Botanical fruit extracts of this type are generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. As with any plant extract, individuals with known plant sensitivities may occasionally react, so a patch test is reasonable for very reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is extracted from the fruit of Cornus officinalis, a flowering plant native to East Asia.
Questions everyone asks
Where does Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract come from?
It is extracted from the fruit of the Japanese cornel dogwood, a plant used in traditional East Asian herbal practice.
What does it do in a sunscreen?
It serves as a skin-conditioning botanical and source of antioxidant plant compounds that support the overall formula.