What it is
Osbeckia Chinensis Extract is derived from Osbeckia chinensis, a flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family found in parts of East and Southeast Asia. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a plant-derived skin-conditioning agent. It typically appears at low concentrations as part of botanical blends in moisturizers and sun care products.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, prepared as an extract from the Osbeckia chinensis plant.
Questions everyone asks
What is Osbeckia chinensis?
It is a flowering plant native to Asia; an extract of it is used in cosmetics as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does this extract do in a sunscreen?
It is included as a plant-derived conditioning component and does not contribute UV filtering.