What it is
This ingredient is an extract prepared from the flowers, leaves, and stems of Lapsana communis, a flowering plant in the daisy family. In cosmetics it is included as a botanical conditioning agent intended to support a calm, comfortable skin feel. It typically appears at low concentrations as part of a broader plant-extract complex rather than as a standalone active.
Safety & warnings
As a member of the Asteraceae (daisy) family, this extract may pose a risk of allergic reaction in people sensitized to related plants such as ragweed, chamomile, or marigold. Botanical extracts can occasionally cause contact sensitization, so a patch test is reasonable for reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, obtained from the aerial parts (flower, leaf, and stem) of the Lapsana communis plant.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from nipplewort (Lapsana communis), a wild flowering plant in the daisy family whose aerial parts are extracted for cosmetic use.
Does it provide sun protection?
No. It is a botanical conditioning extract and not a UV filter; it does not contribute to a product's SPF.