What it is
Derived from the ashwagandha plant, long used in traditional Indian medicine, this extract contains antioxidant compounds and is used in skincare to soothe and condition skin and support its resilience against everyday stress.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a topical extract.
Origin & sourcing
Botanical extract from the ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) plant.
History
Ashwagandha has a long history of use in Ayurvedic tradition.
Questions everyone asks
What does ashwagandha do in skincare?
It is a soothing, antioxidant botanical used to condition and support the skin.
Is it the same as the supplement?
It comes from the same plant but is used topically as a skin-conditioning extract.