What it is
This ingredient is an extract of the flowers of Lathyrus odoratus, the ornamental sweet pea. It contributes plant-derived compounds used to condition the skin and is typically added in small amounts to the water phase of leave-on formulas. It functions as a botanical conditioning active rather than as a functional structural ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. As with other floral botanical extracts, sensitive individuals may occasionally react; overall tolerability depends on the finished formula.
Origin & sourcing
Natural botanical: extracted from the flowers of the sweet pea plant (Lathyrus odoratus).
Questions everyone asks
What is this ingredient?
It is an extract of sweet pea flowers (Lathyrus odoratus), used as a skin-conditioning botanical.
Is it a sunscreen ingredient?
No, it is a botanical conditioning active and is not a UV filter.