What it is
Syringa vulgaris, the common lilac, is an ornamental shrub whose extracts are used in cosmetics for their conditioning properties. Lilac-derived materials are sometimes associated with the compound verbascoside and are positioned as soothing botanical additives. In a sunscreen it acts as a supporting ingredient rather than a UV filter.
Safety & warnings
As a plant extract it is generally well tolerated, though botanical materials can occasionally cause sensitization in predisposed individuals. It is not classified as comedogenic at cosmetic use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is derived from the common lilac plant, Syringa vulgaris, typically from aerial parts such as flowers or leaves.
Questions everyone asks
What plant is this extract from?
It is from Syringa vulgaris, the common lilac, an ornamental flowering shrub.
What does lilac extract do in a sunscreen?
It serves as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical and does not contribute to UV protection.