What it is
Melothria Heterophylla Root Extract is derived from the root of a climbing plant in the cucumber family used in traditional Asian botanical preparations. In cosmetics it is included as a plant-based conditioning component, contributing to the supporting botanical complex of a formula. It typically appears at low levels rather than as a primary active.
Safety & warnings
Botanical root extracts of this type are generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. As with any plant extract, sensitive individuals may occasionally react and the finished product relies on adequate preservation.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract prepared from the root of Melothria heterophylla, a cucurbit plant of Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What is Melothria heterophylla root extract used for?
It is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient, typically at low levels, and is not a UV filter.
What kind of plant is it from?
It comes from the root of Melothria heterophylla, a climbing plant in the cucumber (cucurbit) family.