What it is
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract is obtained from a flowering evergreen shrub native to high European mountain habitats, where the plant is adapted to intense environmental stress. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it is used mainly as a botanical antioxidant and conditioning agent. It is typically incorporated at low levels as a supporting active.
Safety & warnings
At cosmetic use levels this extract is generally well tolerated. As a botanical, it carries a small potential for sensitization in susceptible individuals, and tolerability depends on the specific extract grade, purity, and finished-product formulation.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived from the alpine rose plant (Rhododendron ferrugineum), commonly produced from leaves or aerial parts; some grades are produced via plant cell culture.
Questions everyone asks
What is alpine rose extract?
It is a botanical extract from Rhododendron ferrugineum, used in skincare mainly as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.
Is it a sunscreen active?
No. It is a supporting botanical and does not provide UV protection.