What it is
This ingredient is an extract drawn from the flower, leaf, and stem of Impatiens balsamina, commonly called garden balsam. By using multiple aerial parts of the plant, it captures a broad mix of the plant's constituents. In skincare and sunscreens it serves as a skin-conditioning botanical, typically used in small amounts.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract it is generally used at low levels, and as with any plant extract, those prone to reactions from botanicals may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; extracted from the flowers, leaves, and stems of the garden balsam plant, Impatiens balsamina.
Questions everyone asks
How is this different from the plain garden balsam extract?
This version is extracted specifically from the flower, leaf, and stem of the plant, whereas the simpler extract may use different or unspecified parts.
What does it do in a formula?
It acts as a skin-conditioning botanical and is typically included in small amounts.