What it is
This extract is obtained specifically from the flowers of Spiraea ulmaria, or meadowsweet. The flowers are a source of plant polyphenols, giving the extract a mild astringent and antioxidant-supporting character. It is used as a conditioning botanical and is generally a minor addition in sun care formulas.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a botanical extract. Because meadowsweet naturally contains salicylate-related compounds, people with known salicylate sensitivity may wish to use caution. It is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the flowers of the meadowsweet plant (Spiraea ulmaria, also classified as Filipendula ulmaria).
Questions everyone asks
How does the flower extract differ from the whole-plant extract?
It is sourced specifically from meadowsweet flowers, while the broader extract may use other parts of the plant; both serve as conditioning botanicals.
What does meadowsweet flower extract do?
It acts as a conditioning ingredient with mild astringent and antioxidant-supporting properties.