Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
A cardiospermum plant extract. It soothes irritated skin and helps with itching. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A soothing plant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Cardiospermum extract (INCI Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract) is taken from the flower, leaf and vine of this climbing plant. It provides phytosterols and other plant compounds. In cosmetics it is used for a soothing profile: it supports a sense of comfort on reactive skin and eases mild itch, which is why it appears in creams for atopy-prone skin. On efficacy, it is a supporting component. It has some track record in formulas for irritated skin, though solid clinical evidence is limited, so it is best taken as a soothing adjunct rather than a treatment. Applied topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good, with low irritation and allergy potential. It suits sensitive skin; already-sensitized people may see an occasional reaction, but most do not.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract safe during pregnancy?
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract for?
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A cardiospermum plant extract.
What's the INCI name for Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract?
The INCI name is Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract. It may also appear as: Extracto de Cardiospermum halicacabum, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Extract.
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