What it is
Lythrum Salicaria Extract is obtained from purple loosestrife, a flowering wetland plant. In skincare it is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient and is valued for soothing properties attributed to its naturally occurring tannins and polyphenols. It is commonly supplied as a water- or glycol-based extract.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract, its composition can vary by source and processing, and plant extracts carry a small potential for sensitization in susceptible individuals. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, obtained from the herb Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife).
Questions everyone asks
What plant is this from?
It is extracted from purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, a flowering wetland plant.
What does it do in a formula?
It serves as a skin-conditioning and soothing botanical ingredient.