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Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Eclipta Prostrata Extract is a botanical extract from the false daisy plant used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient.

What it is

Eclipta Prostrata Extract is derived from the false daisy, an herb widely used in traditional South and East Asian preparations and known in Ayurveda as bhringraj. In cosmetics it functions as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient and appears in both skincare and hair-care formulations. It is a common botanical in East Asian sun-care products that highlight plant-derived actives.

Safety & warnings

As a botanical extract it is generally well tolerated, though, as with any plant extract, sensitivity is possible in individuals prone to botanical allergies.

Origin & sourcing

Natural botanical extract obtained from the herb Eclipta prostrata (false daisy), which grows widely across Asia.

Questions everyone asks

What plant does this extract come from?

It comes from Eclipta prostrata, the false daisy, an herb long used in traditional Asian preparations.

What is its cosmetic role?

It is used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient in skincare and hair-care formulations.

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