What it is
Sanguisorba Officinalis Extract is obtained from great burnet, a perennial herb used in traditional East Asian medicine. The plant contains tannins and other polyphenolic compounds that are used in cosmetics for their conditioning and antioxidant properties. It is generally included at low levels as a supporting botanical ingredient.
Safety & warnings
This botanical extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. Because it can contain tannins, very sensitive skin may occasionally react, so a patch test is reasonable for reactive skin. It is not considered a notable comedogen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is extracted from the root or aerial parts of great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis), a plant found across temperate Europe and Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis), an herb long used in traditional East Asian medicine.
Is it a sunscreen active?
No. It is a conditioning and antioxidant-supporting botanical and does not filter UV light.