What it is
Lepidium sativum sprout extract is derived from the young sprouts of garden cress and is used in skin care and sunscreen as a botanical conditioning additive. Cress sprouts contain a range of phytonutrients, including sulfur-containing compounds and antioxidants associated with cruciferous plants. It is typically included at low levels as part of a botanical support blend.
Safety & warnings
Garden cress sprout extract is generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. Individuals with allergies to cruciferous plants should exercise normal caution. It is not considered comedogenic at typical use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained from the germinated sprouts of Lepidium sativum (garden cress), a fast-growing edible plant in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae).
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the sprouts of garden cress, Lepidium sativum, an edible plant in the cabbage family.
What role does it play in a sunscreen?
It serves as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient with antioxidant-associated constituents, not as a UV filter.