What it is
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract is derived from the aerial parts of the luffa, or sponge gourd, plant. The extract contains plant sugars and other constituents that can help hydrate and condition the skin. In sun care and skincare it is typically used at low levels as a botanical water-phase additive to support a soft, comfortable feel.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract it is generally well tolerated, though those with sensitivities to plant materials may prefer to use caution. It is a plant extract rather than a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived. It is extracted from the fruit, leaves, and stems of the luffa plant, Luffa cylindrica.
Questions everyone asks
Is this the same luffa used as a bath sponge?
It comes from the same plant, but this is a liquid extract of the plant's parts rather than the dried fibrous sponge.
What does it do in skincare?
It is used mainly as a botanical skin-conditioning and hydrating ingredient at low levels in the water phase.