What it is
Synurus palmatopinnatifidus is a perennial herb in the daisy family native to East Asia. The extract from its leaves and stems is used in cosmetics as a botanical conditioning agent, contributing plant-derived compounds intended to support the skin. In sunscreens it functions as an auxiliary botanical and not as a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
As a member of the Asteraceae (daisy) family, this extract may carry a small risk of cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to that plant family. At cosmetic concentrations it is generally treated as a mild conditioning ingredient.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is obtained from the leaves and stems of Synurus palmatopinnatifidus, a plant in the Asteraceae family.
Questions everyone asks
What kind of plant is this from?
It comes from Synurus palmatopinnatifidus, a perennial herb in the daisy (Asteraceae) family found in East Asia.
Could it cause a reaction?
Most people tolerate it well, but those with known sensitivity to daisy-family plants may want to patch test, as cross-reactivity is possible.