What it is
Typha angustifolia spike extract is derived from the flowering spike of the narrowleaf cattail and is used in cosmetics as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient. It appears most often in traditional-medicine-inspired and luxury Asian formulas, where plant extracts are blended for soothing and conditioning effects. It is typically included at low levels as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
As a plant-derived ingredient used at low levels, it is generally well tolerated, with a low potential for sensitization in individuals prone to botanical reactions.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived; it is extracted from the flowering spike of Typha angustifolia, the narrowleaf cattail.
Questions everyone asks
What plant is typha angustifolia spike extract from?
It comes from the spike of Typha angustifolia, the narrowleaf cattail, a wetland reed plant.
What is it used for in cosmetics?
It is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient, common in heritage-inspired and luxury Asian formulations.