What it is
Lens esculenta seed extract is prepared from lentil seeds and is used in skin care and sunscreen formulas as a botanical conditioning additive. Lentil seeds contain carbohydrates, proteins, and amino acids that contribute water-soluble constituents to a formula. It is typically used at modest levels alongside other supporting ingredients.
Safety & warnings
Lentil seed extract is generally well tolerated in topical use. Individuals with known legume allergies should exercise normal caution and patch test if concerned. It is not considered comedogenic at typical use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the seeds of Lens esculenta (lentil), a widely cultivated legume.
Questions everyone asks
How is lentil seed extract different from lentil fruit extract?
They are sourced from different parts of the same plant, the seed versus the whole fruit, but both serve as botanical skin-conditioning ingredients.
Is lentil seed extract safe for sensitive skin?
It is generally well tolerated, though anyone with legume allergies should patch test products that contain it.