What it is
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract is obtained from the fragrant flowers of the gardenia plant. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it serves as a conditioning and antioxidant-supporting botanical and contributes no UV-filtering action. It is generally used at low levels within a botanical blend.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a low-level botanical. Because gardenia flowers are aromatic, flower-derived extracts can occasionally contribute to fragrance-type sensitivity in predisposed individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the flowers of Gardenia florida (also known as Gardenia jasminoides), typically as a water or glycol extract.
Questions everyone asks
What is gardenia flower extract used for?
It is used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-style botanical in cosmetic and sunscreen formulas.
Does it provide sun protection?
No. It does not filter UV light and is included for conditioning rather than protection.