Echinacea Purpurea Extract
An echinacea plant extract. It soothes and supports skin defense. 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
Echinacea purpurea extract (INCI: Echinacea Purpurea Extract) is a botanical that supplies polysaccharides and phenolic compounds. In a formula it is used to calm the feel of skin and support its defence, mostly in products for reactive skin. On efficacy: its soothing and antioxidant profile has some grounding in lab studies, while direct clinical evidence on skin stays modest. We place it as a supporting soothing active, not a proven treatment. It does its job inside a well-built formula. In topical use it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding without any foreseeable risk. Tolerance is usually good, with low irritation and allergy potential. Echinacea belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae), so people allergic to that family could react; for everyone else, trouble is uncommon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Echinacea Purpurea Extract safe during pregnancy?
Echinacea Purpurea Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Echinacea Purpurea Extract for?
Echinacea Purpurea Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Echinacea Purpurea Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
An echinacea plant extract.
What's the INCI name for Echinacea Purpurea Extract?
The INCI name is Echinacea Purpurea Extract.
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