What it is
This ingredient is an extract derived from the sprouts of Medicago sativa, the alfalfa plant. Sprouted seeds are rich in vitamins, amino acids, and other phytonutrients, and the extract is used in skincare for conditioning and antioxidant-type support. It typically appears at low concentrations within a botanical formula.
Safety & warnings
Alfalfa sprout extract is generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. As with most botanical extracts, individuals sensitive to plant materials may rarely react, so patch testing is sensible for reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived; an extract from sprouted alfalfa (Medicago sativa) seeds.
Questions everyone asks
What is alfalfa sprout extract made from?
It is made from the sprouts of the alfalfa plant, Medicago sativa.
What does it do in skincare?
It serves as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-type ingredient drawn from the sprout's phytonutrients.