What it is
Lonicera Caprifolium Extract is obtained from the flowers and other parts of Lonicera caprifolium, the Italian or perfoliate honeysuckle. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a conditioning botanical, and honeysuckle extracts are sometimes employed alongside related honeysuckle ingredients in formulas oriented toward gentle preservation systems. It is a supporting ingredient rather than a sunscreen active.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a botanical extract. Honeysuckle extracts can contribute aromatic floral constituents, so individuals sensitive to floral botanicals may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from Lonicera caprifolium plant material, typically the flowers, by extraction.
History
Honeysuckle has a long ornamental and traditional-use history in Europe and Asia, and its extracts are common in skincare formulas, including those marketed as more naturally preserved.
Questions everyone asks
What plant is this from?
It comes from Lonicera caprifolium, the Italian or perfoliate honeysuckle, a flowering climbing plant.
Why is honeysuckle extract used in cosmetics?
It serves as a conditioning botanical and is sometimes used in formulas oriented toward gentler preservation approaches.