What it is
Vitex agnus-castus extract is obtained from the chaste tree and contains flavonoids and other plant compounds that give it antioxidant and soothing character. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient, typically at low levels in creams and sunscreens. It functions as a supporting botanical rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
As a plant-derived ingredient used at low levels in cosmetics, 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 Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as the chaste tree or chasteberry.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does vitex agnus-castus extract come from?
It comes from Vitex agnus-castus, the chaste tree, also known as chasteberry.
What is it used for in a sunscreen?
It is used as a soothing, antioxidant botanical that conditions the skin, not as a UV filter.