Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
An immortelle extract with antioxidants. It soothes and helps protect skin from oxidative stress. 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
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract is an extract of everlasting flower, rich in antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids. On the label it reads Helichrysum Stoechas Extract. It is added to a formula to soothe skin and help defend it against oxidative stress from environmental factors. On efficacy the message needs balancing. Its extracts show antioxidant and soothing activity in lab studies, but the translation into a measurable clinical benefit on skin is less established. It is reasonable to see it as a supporting component within an antioxidant formula, not a substitute for vitamin C or niacinamide. For pregnancy and breastfeeding there are no warning signals for topical use at the usual concentrations. The extract is not a concentrated essential oil, so it can be used. Tolerance is good. Irritation and allergy are low. As with any botanical extract, someone already sensitised to plants of the Asteraceae family could react, though most see no problem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Helichrysum Stoechas Extract safe during pregnancy?
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Helichrysum Stoechas Extract for?
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Helichrysum Stoechas Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
An immortelle extract with antioxidants.
What's the INCI name for Helichrysum Stoechas Extract?
The INCI name is Helichrysum Stoechas Extract.
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