What it is
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is obtained from the leaves (needles) of Pinus palustris, the longleaf pine. It contributes plant-derived compounds and is used at low levels in conditioning and soothing-oriented formulas, including sunscreens. It functions as a supportive botanical rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is generally well tolerated, though plant extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in individuals prone to botanical reactivity. The leaf extract is used at low levels; pine-derived materials high in terpenes or fragrance components may carry allergen considerations, but the extract itself is not a standardized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
It is a plant-derived ingredient extracted from the needles of the longleaf pine tree.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the needles of Pinus palustris, the longleaf pine.
What is its role in a sunscreen?
It serves as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient and is not a UV filter.