What it is
This extract is derived from parsley (Petroselinum sativum, also classified as Petroselinum crispum), a common culinary herb in the carrot family. Parsley contains vitamins and polyphenolic compounds, and its extract is used in cosmetics as a conditioning botanical often associated with brightening and antioxidant support. It is generally used at low levels to add a plant-based character to a formula.
Safety & warnings
Parsley is in the Apiaceae family, some members of which contain furanocoumarins that can be associated with photosensitivity; cosmetic extracts are typically processed to limit such constituents, but individuals with known plant sensitivities may wish to patch test. It is generally well tolerated at the low levels used in skincare.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is obtained by extracting the aerial parts of cultivated parsley, an herb grown worldwide for culinary and cosmetic use.
Questions everyone asks
What is Petroselinum sativum extract?
It is parsley extract, a botanical conditioning ingredient derived from the common culinary herb and often associated with antioxidant and brightening support.
Does parsley extract act as a sunscreen?
No. It is a conditioning botanical and does not filter UV; sun protection comes from a product's listed sunscreen actives.