What it is
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract is derived from the white-to-pink blossoms of the common hawthorn, a shrub widely distributed across Europe and temperate Asia. The flowers are rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which contribute the antioxidant character that motivates their inclusion in cosmetics. In formulas it functions mainly as a skin-conditioning botanical and is typically present at low levels alongside other plant extracts.
Safety & warnings
Botanical extracts can carry residual plant proteins and naturally occurring constituents, so sensitive or allergy-prone individuals may occasionally react. Used at the low concentrations typical of cosmetic extracts, it is generally well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; a botanical extract prepared from the flowers of Crataegus monogyna, usually by extraction into water, glycols, or alcohol followed by filtration.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the hawthorn plant is this extract from?
It is prepared from the flowers (blossoms) of Crataegus monogyna, the common hawthorn, rather than from the fruit or leaves.
Why is it included in sunscreen?
It serves as a plant-derived skin-conditioning and antioxidant botanical, contributing to the overall feel and supporting ingredients of the formula rather than providing UV protection itself.