What it is
Limonium gerberi extract is derived from a species of sea lavender, a salt-tolerant coastal plant, and is used in skin care and sunscreen as a botanical conditioning additive. Plants in the Limonium genus contain polyphenols and other constituents associated with antioxidant activity. It is typically present at low levels as part of a botanical support blend.
Safety & warnings
Sea lavender extract is generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. As with any botanical ingredient, individuals with relevant plant sensitivities should exercise normal caution. It is not considered comedogenic at typical use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from Limonium gerberi, a sea lavender species in the family Plumbaginaceae adapted to coastal and saline environments.
Questions everyone asks
What kind of plant is Limonium gerberi?
It is a species of sea lavender, a salt-tolerant coastal plant in the Plumbaginaceae family.
What does this extract do in skin care?
It functions as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient with antioxidant-associated constituents.