What it is
Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract is prepared from the bark of the Japanese bigleaf magnolia, a tree whose bark has a long history of use in traditional East Asian botanical preparations. The bark is a source of polyphenolic compounds such as magnolol and honokiol, and the extract is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and conditioning properties. It usually appears as a supporting botanical at low levels.
Safety & warnings
Bark extracts of this type are generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. Because the source is a polyphenol-rich botanical that can carry naturally occurring aromatic constituents, individuals prone to botanical sensitivity may prefer to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract derived from the bark of Magnolia obovata, a magnolia tree native to Japan.
Questions everyone asks
What does magnolia obovata bark extract do in a sunscreen?
It is included as a botanical antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, not as a UV filter.
Where does it come from?
It is extracted from the bark of the Japanese bigleaf magnolia tree, which is native to Japan.