What it is
Vincetoxicum atratum extract is derived from a plant long used in traditional East Asian herbal medicine, where it is known as baekmi and also catalogued under the synonym Cynanchum atratum. In Korean skincare and sunscreens it is used as a skin-conditioning and calming botanical, often appearing in formulas positioned around soothing or sensitive-skin care. It is generally incorporated at low levels as part of a botanical complex.
Safety & warnings
Vincetoxicum atratum extract is generally well tolerated in leave-on cosmetics at the low levels used. There is limited published cosmetic safety data specific to this botanical, but it is not associated with notable sensitization in typical use. It contains no added fragrance, though as with any plant extract, individual reactions are possible.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is an extract of the plant Vincetoxicum atratum (synonym Cynanchum atratum), typically prepared from the roots.
History
The plant has a long history of use in traditional Korean and Chinese herbal medicine and has been adopted into modern cosmetic formulations as a soothing botanical.
Questions everyone asks
What is Vincetoxicum atratum?
It is an East Asian medicinal plant, also known as baekmi or Cynanchum atratum, used in skincare as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical.
Why is it found in Korean sunscreens?
It is included as a calming botanical, often in products marketed for soothing or sensitive-skin care.