What it is
Taraxacum Officinale Extract is obtained from the common dandelion, a widespread flowering plant whose leaves, roots, and flowers contain polyphenols, flavonoids, and other plant compounds. In cosmetics it is included as a botanical conditioning and antioxidant agent intended to support the feel and appearance of the skin. It typically appears at low concentrations as a secondary, marketing-relevant botanical rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
Botanical extracts of this type are generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. As with many plant extracts, sensitive individuals may occasionally experience irritation or allergic reaction, and people with known sensitivities to Asteraceae (daisy family) plants such as ragweed may be more prone to reaction.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is produced by extracting the leaves, roots, or aerial parts of Taraxacum officinale, usually using water, glycols, or alcohol as the solvent.
History
Dandelion has a long history of use in traditional herbal preparations and folk remedies across Europe and Asia, and it was later adopted by the cosmetics industry as a botanical conditioning ingredient.
Questions everyone asks
What is dandelion extract used for in sunscreen?
It is added as a botanical skin-conditioning and antioxidant ingredient meant to support the look and feel of the skin, not as a UV filter.
Is dandelion extract a natural ingredient?
Yes. It is obtained by extracting parts of the dandelion plant, typically with water, glycols, or alcohol.