What it is
This ingredient is an extract obtained from Ipomoea purpurea, the common or tall morning glory, a climbing flowering plant. It is used in cosmetic formulas as a botanical skin-conditioning agent and is typically present at low concentrations. Botanical extracts of this kind are usually included to support the overall feel and conditioning profile of a formula.
Safety & warnings
This botanical extract is generally well tolerated at the levels used in cosmetics. As with any plant extract, sensitization is possible in rare cases.
Origin & sourcing
It is a natural extract derived from the morning glory plant Ipomoea purpurea.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this come from?
It is extracted from Ipomoea purpurea, the common morning glory, a flowering climbing plant.
What does it do in a formula?
It acts as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient and is typically present at low concentrations.