What it is
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract is obtained from germinated mung bean seeds, a legume widely used in East Asian cuisine and skincare. The sprouted material supplies amino acids, peptides, and polysaccharides that support skin conditioning and a soothing, hydrated feel. In sunscreens it is used at modest levels as part of a botanical blend, often emphasized in products marketed around mung bean or calming themes.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated in topical use. As a legume-derived botanical it could theoretically cause sensitization in predisposed individuals, though this is uncommon, and the finished extract is distinct from the food allergen profile of whole beans.
Origin & sourcing
Natural in origin, derived from germinated (sprouted) seeds of the mung bean plant, which are macerated and extracted to yield the cosmetic ingredient.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this come from?
It is derived from sprouted mung bean, the same legume used for bean sprouts in cooking, known botanically as Vigna (Phaseolus) radiata.
What does it do in a sunscreen?
It acts as a conditioning and hydrating botanical that supports a soothing skin feel; it does not provide UV protection.