Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
An extract of a desiccation-tolerant plant. The maker links it to firmness and skin renewal; independent data are limited. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
An anti-aging plant extract. Well tolerated; independent data limited.
- 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
Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract (INCI: Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract) comes from a Balkan plant that survives near-complete desiccation and revives once rehydrated. That resilience is the basis of the cosmetic story that places it in anti-aging and protective formulas. On efficacy, the manufacturer links it to firmness and skin renewal, but independent data are sparse and the available trials tend to come from the supplier. It makes sense to treat it as a supporting botanical active within a formula, without expecting the effect of ingredients with solid backing. Topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good and the allergy potential is low. It fits sensitive skin. In people already sensitized to plant extracts a reaction can appear, though on most skin it does not.
Frequently asked questions
Is Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract safe during pregnancy?
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract for?
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
An extract of a desiccation-tolerant plant.
What's the INCI name for Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract?
The INCI name is Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract. It may also appear as: Resurrection Plant Extract.
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