What it is
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the common spinach plant, which are rich in vitamins, carotenoids, and other antioxidant constituents. In formulation the extract is used mainly for conditioning and antioxidant support, contributing to the marketing and functional profile of skin care and sunscreen products. It is typically present at low concentrations.
Safety & warnings
As a food-plant extract it is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels, although any botanical can occasionally cause sensitivity in predisposed individuals. The constituent profile varies with plant source and extraction method.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, obtained from the leaves of Spinacia oleracea, the edible spinach plant widely cultivated as a leafy vegetable.
Questions everyone asks
Is this the same spinach used as food?
Yes. The extract comes from the leaves of Spinacia oleracea, the same species grown as edible spinach, processed into a cosmetic extract.
What does spinach leaf extract do in a sunscreen?
It is used as a conditioning and antioxidant botanical, supporting skin feel, rather than as a UV filter that provides sun protection.