What it is
Echinacea pallida extract is obtained from a North American coneflower species in the daisy family and supplies plant polysaccharides, phenolic acids, and other secondary metabolites. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning and soothing botanical that contributes antioxidant activity. It is typically included at low levels as part of a botanical blend rather than as a primary functional ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family, and people with known sensitivities to that plant family, such as ragweed or chamomile, may be more prone to reaction. At the low concentrations used in cosmetics it is generally well tolerated. It is not considered comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is a plant extract prepared from the roots or aerial parts of Echinacea pallida, a coneflower native to North America.
Questions everyone asks
What does Echinacea pallida extract do in a sunscreen?
It acts as a soothing, conditioning botanical that adds antioxidant character, supporting the feel of the formula on skin.
Can it cause allergic reactions?
It is from the daisy family, so people allergic to plants like ragweed or chamomile may be more likely to react to it.